# The Oil Heaters (Safety) Regulations 1977, Regulation 17: Fuel creep


An oil heater shall be so constructed that, when it is operated under normal conditions, no fuel may spread over any part of it so as to cause an increase in the size of the flame of the burner.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1977/167/regulation/17 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/oil-heaters-safety-regulations-1977/regulation-17
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