Guidelines for the Use of Space Heaters
Cal State Fullerton recognizes that individuals have different
levels of comfort associated with temperature and heat. In
order to use these appliances as a temporary measure, make
sure these guidelines are followed. Space heaters must be:
- Electrically powered. Space heaters must
not take more than 110 volts of electricity to operate.
- Fuel powered (propane, kerosene)
space heaters are not permitted.
- UL (Underwriter's Laboratory) approved.
- Fan driven. Space heaters with heated coils are not
permitted.
- Thermostatically controlled and shuts off the unit when
a certain temperature is reached.
- Protected with an automatic shutoff feature if a space
heater is knocked over.
- Plugged into a wall receptacle or power strip. Do
not use an extension cord.
- Turned off when the area being heated is not occupied.
- Located in plain sight and clearly visible.
- Kept at least 3 feet away from any combustible material.
- Kept in good working condition.
Replace missing guards and controls at once. Have the heater
checked periodically and have all necessary repairs done
by a qualified person.
- Placed in a location where it is not touching any other
objects.
Hot plates and toaster ovens should never be used for space
heating.
Always read and follow the manufacturer operating
instructions.
Cal State Fullerton's Physical Plant or Office of Environmental
Health & Instructional Safety may inspect and disapprove
any space heater that creates a hazard or is inappropriate
to a particular location based on specific circumstances,
code, or legal requirements.
Revised: 8/19/2008 TW