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This chapter bans using portable space heaters fueled by liquid heating oil, gasoline, kerosene, or other combustible liquids inside any building or structure in Pottsville, with a narrow exception for construction sites.

Who this affects

Anyone who owns or occupies a building in the city; construction workers may temporarily use this type of heater while building or renovating a structure, as long as no one but construction workers is present.

Key rules

• No portable space heater fueled by liquid heating oil, gasoline, kerosene, or other combustible liquid may be used in any building or structure in the city
• Exception: such a heater may be used as a temporary heat source during construction, but only if the building or structure is not occupied by anyone other than those engaged in the construction work

Penalties

A fine of not more than $600; in default of payment of fine and costs, imprisonment of not more than 90 days. Each day a violation continues is a separate offense.

Notable and archaic details

• The ordinance dates to 1979 (Ord. No. 253)