Space Heater Usage in Office Spaces
Updated: February 2, 2010
Any combustible materials must be kept 3 feet away from the front. Also items must be kept away from the back and sides of a space heater. Never place anything on top or touching a space heater.
Office space heaters must:- Be located in plain sight.
- Be plugged directly in to a wall outlet. Do not use extension cords or power strips.
- Have a tip–over automatic shut down feature.
- Be turned off when the area being heated is not occupied.
- Have an operating thermostat or built in over temperature switch.
- Be listed and labeled by a recognized body, such as UL, ETL, FM, or other nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL).
- Not draw more than 1500 watts to operate.
The preferred choice for an office space heater is a ceramic type unit which is available in the Fermilab Stockroom (Stock # 2800–1000). Oil filled or other types of office heaters need to have local ES&H Department approval.
The Electrical safety Subcommittee and the Sr. Fire Protection Engineer recommend that Pro–Card purchase of space heaters be reviewed by local ES&H Departments.
Last modified: 09/30/2011 | email Fermilab