1 Del. Admin. Code § 706 § 5.0
Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Equipment.
Operative Text
Unvented fuel-fired heating equipment shall be prohibited in bathrooms and sleeping areas Exception: In all other areas, gas space heaters installed in compliance with NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations. Note: This requirement also appears in Regulation 701 and reappears in this specific occupancy Chapter for clarification.
Under 1 Del. Admin. Code 706 § 5.0, unvented fuel-fired heating equipment is not permitted in bathrooms or sleeping areas of covered occupancies. In other rooms, gas space heaters may be used only when they are installed in accordance with NFPA 54, the National Fuel Gas Code, as adopted or modified by Delaware's regulations. This rule is also reflected in Regulation 701 and is restated here for clarity specific to this occupancy type.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to 1 Del. Admin. Code 706 § 5.0 generally ensure that no unvented fuel-fired heaters are present in any bathroom or sleeping area of their properties. For other spaces where gas space heaters are used, compliant operators verify that installation meets the standards set out in NFPA 54 as adopted or modified under Delaware's regulations. Routine inspections of HVAC equipment and documentation of code-compliant installation help demonstrate ongoing adherence to this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 1 Del. Admin. Code 706 § 5.0, tenants have a right to housing free from unvented fuel-fired heating equipment in bathrooms and sleeping areas. If such equipment is present in those spaces, tenants may consider documenting the condition and reporting it to the relevant Delaware housing or code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations can provide general information about available complaint processes and other options under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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