# The Oil Heaters (Safety) Regulations 1977, Regulation 20: Surface temperature


An oil heater shall be so constructed that, if it is tested in accordance with the test specified in Appendix F of the British Standard Specification of 1974, the surface temperature of any part of the heater described in Schedule 2 to these regulations will not exceed the limit specified in that Schedule in relation to that part:
Provided that nothing in this regulation shall apply to any part of a heater which is a working surface.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1977/167/regulation/20 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/oil-heaters-safety-regulations-1977/regulation-20
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