N.Y. Real Property Law Section 239-B
Only approved portable kerosene heaters permitted in structures

Portable kerosene heaters which do not meet the requirements of subdivision seven of § 239-A (Definitions)section two hundred thirty-nine-a of this article are prohibited in structures. It shall be unlawful for any person (1) to use any portable kerosene heater except an approved portable kerosene heater in any portion of a structure, or

(2)

being the owner of such structure, to provide or place or cause to be provided or placed in any portion of a structure, any portable kerosene heater except an approved portable kerosene heater for use by any occupant of such structure.

Source: Section 239-B — Only approved portable kerosene heaters permitted in structures, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/RPP/239-B (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Nov. 1, 2025).

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