Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29 § 29-318b
Use of unvented fuel-burning room heaters in multiple-family dwellings. Notice.
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(a) No unvented fuel-burning room heater shall be used in any residence other than a single-family residence unless such heater is fueled by natural gas or propane and is equipped with an oxygen depletion sensor. (b) Any person who sells unvented fuel-burning room heaters shall post a sign next to any display of such heaters, informing consumers that such heaters shall not be used in any residence other than a single-family residence unless such heaters are fueled by natural gas or propane and are equipped with an oxygen depletion sensor.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-318b, unvented fuel-burning room heaters are generally prohibited in multi-family residences, with a narrow exception for heaters that run on natural gas or propane and include an oxygen depletion sensor. The law also requires retailers who sell these heaters to post a notice near any display, informing shoppers of this restriction. The provision addresses both the use of such heaters and the point-of-sale disclosure obligation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers overseeing multi-family dwellings should be aware that Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-318b restricts the types of supplemental heating equipment that may be used in their buildings. Compliant operators generally ensure that any unvented fuel-burning room heater present in a multi-family unit runs on natural gas or propane and is fitted with an oxygen depletion sensor, and they typically prohibit heaters that do not meet these criteria. Reviewing heating equipment in common areas and individual units against these standards is a practice associated with compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-318b gives tenants in multi-family housing a basis to question whether an unvented fuel-burning room heater in their unit is legally permitted, since only natural gas or propane models equipped with an oxygen depletion sensor are allowed. Tenants who believe a prohibited heater is present may consider raising the issue with their local housing or building code enforcement office, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options. Documenting the make, model, and fuel type of any such heater can be useful when reporting a potential violation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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