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Title 12 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION

Los Altos Municipal Code Ch. 41 Temporary Heating and Cooking Operations

Los Altos Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-03 · Los Altos

Cite as: Los Altos Municipal Code Chapter 41 · Text as of 2026-10-03

SECTION 4103 PORTABLE FUEL-FIRE HEATING APPLIANCES

Section 4103.1 is amended to read:

4103.1 Portable unvented heaters.

Portable unvented fuel-fired heating equipment shall be prohibited in

occupancies in Groups A, B, E, I, R-1, R-2, R2.1, R2.2, R-3, R3.1 and R-4 and ambulatory care facilities.

Exceptions:

Portable unvented fuel-fired heaters listed and labeled in accordance with UL 647 are permitted to be used in one and two-family dwellings, where operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Portable outdoor gas-fired heating appliances in accordance with Section 4103.1.2.

Section 4103.1.2.1.1 is amended to read:

4103.1.2.1.1 Prohibited locations. The storage or use of portable outdoor gas-fired heating appliances is prohibited in any of the following locations:

Inside of any occupancy where connected to the fuel gas container.

Inside of tents, canopies and membrane structures.

On exterior balconies, and rooftops.

SECTION 4106 IMMERSION HEATERS

Section 4106.1 is added to read:

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4106.1 Immersion Heaters.

All electrical immersion heaters used in dip tanks, sinks, vats and similar

operations shall be provided with approved over-temperature controls and low liquid level electrical disconnects. Manual reset of required protection devices shall be provided.

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