NY State — NY Real Property Law

§ 239-B — SECTION 239-B Only approved portable kerosene heaters permitted in structures

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What is NY RPL § 239-B?

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This section prohibits the use of non-approved portable kerosene heaters in structures. It is unlawful for any person to use or provide a portable kerosene heater that does not meet specific requirements. Applies to building owners and occupants regarding heating equipment in their properties.

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§ 239-B SECTION 239-B Only approved portable kerosene heaters permitted in structures

RPL § 239-B

§ 239-b. Only approved portable kerosene heaters permitted in structures. Portable kerosene heaters which do not meet the requirements of subdivision seven of section two hundred thirty-nine-a of this article are prohibited in structures. It shall be unlawful for any person (1) to use any portable kerosene heater except an approved portable kerosene heater in any portion of a structure, or (2) being the owner of such structure, to provide or place or cause to be provided or placed in any portion of a structure, any portable kerosene heater except an approved portable kerosene heater for use by any occupant of such structure.

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