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Sec. 494(40). Open flame heating devices.

All gas, gasoline, oil or charcoal burning stoves or heating devices,
shall be placed on iron stands at least six (6) inches above
combustible supports, unless the burners are at least five (5)
inches above the base with metal guard plates four (4) inches
below the burners.

No open flame heating or lighting device shall be used in any
room where gasoline or other volatile inflammable fluids are
stored or handled.