# The Oil Heaters (Safety) Regulations 1977, Regulation 23: Fire risk to walls and floors


An oil heater shall be so constructed that, if it is tested in accordance with the test specified in Appendix G to the British Standard Specification of 1974, no part of the floor or of the walls mentioned in paragraph 2 of that Appendix will during the test exceed in temperature 65°C in the case of a heater which radiates heat principally in one direction and 100°C in the case of any other heater.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1977/167/regulation/23 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/oil-heaters-safety-regulations-1977/regulation-23
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