Portable heaters are to be used only when the central heating system is malfunctioning and/or a comfortable temperature cannot be maintained, and only after written approval by the Campus Fire Marshal.
Portable Heaters - Policies & Procedures
Procede with the following steps to get using a portable heater approved:
1. Submit a service request at the location; indicate your location and concern (i.e. too cold at start of day). The shops can come take a look and make sure that the systems are working the best they can. If there is a problem that can be fixed without needing space heaters, it would be best to address the concern this way first.
Service Center Request Form
2. The electrical systems, in most cases, are not designed to handle the additional loads. Performing electrical load calculations allows for an approved portable heater to be selected. Select a UL Listed portable heater. Submit the electrical load calculations, portable heater model, and description of portable heater placement to the Campus Fire Marshal at Zachary.Niehues@colorado.edu