Heating Systems

(A) The owner shall provide and maintain in good operating condition a heating system that includes a distribution system capable of heating every habitable room and every room containing a toilet, shower, or bathtub to such temperature required by 105 CMR 410.180. (B) The following shall not meet the requirements of a heating system: (1) Fireplace; (2) Wood or pellet stove; or (3) Portable electric space heater. (C) The following are prohibited from use in any residence: (1) Any portable space heater that has a barometric fed fuel control and a fuel supply tank located less than 42 inches from the center of the burner including, but not limited to, parlor heaters, cabinet heaters, or room heaters; (2) Heating appliances adapted for burning propane, kerosene, range oil or number one fuel oil; (3) Portable wick type space heaters; and (4) Unvented propane or natural gas-fired space heaters not approved in accordance with 527 CMR 1.00: Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code.