Section 375.35. Gas and oil lamps; gas service.

 

(1)  Gas and oil lamps shall not be used where electricity is available.

(2)  Gas and oil lamps shall be placed at least 6 feet above the floor level, at least 6 inches from any combustible partition or wall, and at least 2 feet (measured from top of flame) below any combustible ceiling unless properly protected by a metal shield with at least 2 inches of air space above. Swinging brackets shall be provided with a guard or stop so that the light cannot come nearer to the partition or wall than one foot. In aisles and public passageways, every such light shall be protected by an incombustible guard unless the light is at least 7 feet above the floor. Gas and oil lights shall be kept at least 2 feet from any drape or window curtain.

(3)  Every gas supply main shall have a service cock outside of the building, so placed and maintained that it can be shut off at any time without entering the building.

1-2-56 ; renum., Register, September, 1974, No. 225 , eff. 10-1-74.