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<section article="gcl" article_name="Commercial Law" number="14-1310" title_number="14" title_name="Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Miscellaneous Provisions">
  <level label="a">
    <text>With the written consent of the property owner, a person may use unvented portable kerosene-fired heaters in single family dwelling units and in commercial establishments in this State if the heaters otherwise comply with the State Fire Prevention Code regulations in effect on January 1, 1982.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="b">
    <level label="1">
      <text>“Commercial establishment” does not include:</text>
      <level label="i">
        <text>Places of public assembly capable of accommodating more than 50 persons;</text>
      </level>
      <level label="ii">
        <text>Child care centers;</text>
      </level>
      <level label="iii">
        <text>Educational occupancies;</text>
      </level>
      <level label="iv">
        <text>Health care occupancies;</text>
      </level>
      <level label="v">
        <text>Hotels and motels; or</text>
      </level>
      <level label="vi">
        <text>Buildings (other than office facilities) where open flame devices would readily ignite flammable liquid vapor, explosives, or dust, or buildings over 3 stories in height.</text>
      </level>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>In commercial establishments, portable kerosene heaters may not be located in such a manner as to obstruct exits.</text>
    </level>
    <level label="3">
      <text>This section shall not be construed to prohibit or allow the prohibition of the demonstration or repair of unvented portable kerosene–fired heaters in any commercial establishment.</text>
    </level>
  </level>
  <level label="c">
    <text>The manufacturer shall affix to each portable kerosene heater, in a safe and prominent place, a nondetachable warning label which states:</text>
    <text>WARNING.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="1">
    <text>This unit must be used in an area which has proper ventilation. Consult owner’s manual for details and instructions.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="2">
    <text>Use of this heater may possibly be dangerous to persons with respiratory or circulatory disorders.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="3">
    <text>Only “water-clear” kerosene meeting 1-K (ASTM) specifications should be used in this heater.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="d">
    <text>In Baltimore City, this section does not affect or supersede any local law or ordinance which is more stringent or imposes a higher standard regarding the use or sale of portable kerosene heaters.</text>
  </level>
</section>
