Portable heaters, including salamanders, shall be equipped with an approved automatic device to shut off the flow of gas to the main burner, and pilot if used, in the event of flame extinguishment. Such heaters having inputs above 50,000 British thermal units per hour shall be equipped with either a pilot which must be lighted and proved before the main burner can be turned on or an electric ignition system. These provisions do not apply to tar kettle, burners, torches or melting pots. The heat flow from portable heaters shall not be directed toward any liquefied petroleum gas cylinder.
(Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-96, p. 15616)