pyrguy said:
Not so worried by portable temporary heat sources. Peopke bu those mushroom heaters for patios all the time. Just look at most resturant patios in the cooler months. They don't turn the patio into habitable space.Just don't hook the screen foom into the permanent hiuse system.
Just look at most resturant patios in the cooler months... Maybe the FD needs to become involved as these type heaters aren't allowed in assemblies unless very restrictive requirements are met, which renders these mushroom heaters virtually ineffective.
603.4 Portable unvented heaters.
Portable unvented fuel-fired heating equipment shall be prohibited in occupancies in Groups A, E, I, R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4.
Exceptions:
1. Listed and approved unvented fuel-fired heaters, including portable outdoor gas-fired heating appliances, in one- and two-family dwellings.
2. Portable outdoor gas-fired heating appliances shall be allowed in accordance with Section 603.4.2.
603.4.2 Portable outdoor gas-fired heating appliances.
Portable gas-fired heating appliances located outdoors shall be in accordance with Sections 603.4.2.1 through 603.4.2.3.4.
603.4.2.1.1 Prohibited locations.
The storage or use of portable outdoor gas-fired heating appliances is prohibited in any of the following locations:
1. Inside of any occupancy when connected to the fuel gas container.
2. Inside of tents, canopies and membrane structures.
3. On exterior balconies.
Exception: As allowed in Section 6.19 of NFPA 58.
603.4.2.1.2 Clearance to buildings.
Portable outdoor gas-fired heating appliances shall be located at least 5 feet (1524 mm) from buildings.
603.4.2.1.3 Clearance to combustible materials.
Portable outdoor gas-fired heating appliances shall not be located beneath, or closer than 5 feet (1524 mm) to combustible decorations and combustible overhangs, awnings, sunshades or similar combustible attachments to buildings.
603.4.2.1.4 Proximity to exits.
Portable outdoor gas-fired heating appliances shall not be located within 5 feet (1524 mm) of exits or exit discharges.