Portable Space Heaters

Campus Wide/ Hospital Safety Manual
Policy Number: 5.4
Effective Date: 12/08
Revised 02/2010
Safety Officer: Location: Date:
User: Department: Approved:
Space Heater Check List
Requirements: Yes No
1. Unit is UL or FM approved.
2. Unit is thermostat controlled and has a tip over cut‐off
device.
3. Unit plugged directly into wall receptacle. ( no extension
cords)
4. Combustible materials not stored around or near unit
5. Maintain at least 3ft clearance around unit and not placed
underneath desks.
6. Space heaters cannot be used in a laboratory.
Comments‐
Reference II. The Joint Commission’s Life Safety Standards
The NFPA LSC, paragraphs 18/19.7.8
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