# 20 CFR § 654.409: Heating

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-654.409

## Section

- **Citation:** 20 CFR § 654.409
- **Heading:** Heating
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 20—Employees' Benefits > CHAPTER V—EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR > PART 654—SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EMPLOYMENT SERVICE SYSTEM > Subpart E—Housing for Farmworkers > Housing Standards

## Text

(a) All living quarters and service rooms must be provided with properly installed, operable heating equipment capable of maintaining a temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit ( °F) if during the period of normal occupancy the temperature in such quarters falls below 68 °F.
(b) Any stoves or other sources of heat utilizing combustible fuel must be installed and vented in such a manner as to prevent fire hazards and a dangerous concentration of gases. No portable heaters other than those operated by electricity may be provided. If a solid or liquid fuel stove is used in a room with wooden or other combustible flooring, there must be a concrete slab, insulated metal sheet, or other fireproof material on the floor under each stove, extending at least 18 inches beyond the perimeter of the base of the stove.
(c) Any wall or ceiling within 18 inches of a solid or liquid fuel stove or a stovepipe must be of fireproof material. A vented metal collar must be installed around a stovepipe, or vent passing through a wall, ceiling, floor, or roof.
(d) When a heating system has automatic controls, the controls must be of the type which cut off the fuel supply upon the failure or interruption of the flame or ignition, or whenever a predetermined safe temperature or pressure is exceeded.

## Nearby sections

- [20 CFR § 654.400 § 654.400 Scope and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-654.400.md)
- [20 CFR § 654.401 § 654.401 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-654.401.md)
- [20 CFR § 654.402 § 654.402 Variances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-654.402.md)
- [20 CFR § 654.404 § 654.404 Housing site.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-654.404.md)
- [20 CFR § 654.405 § 654.405 Water supply.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-654.405.md)
- [20 CFR § 654.406 § 654.406 Excreta and liquid waste disposal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-654.406.md)
- [20 CFR § 654.407 § 654.407 Housing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-654.407.md)
- [20 CFR § 654.408 § 654.408 Screening.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-654.408.md)
- [20 CFR § 654.409 § 654.409 Heating.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-654.409.md)
- [20 CFR § 654.410 § 654.410 Electricity and lighting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-654.410.md)
- [20 CFR § 654.411 § 654.411 Toilets.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-654.411.md)
- [20 CFR § 654.412 § 654.412 Bathing, laundry, and hand washing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-654.412.md)
- [20 CFR § 654.413 § 654.413 Cooking and eating facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-654.413.md)
- [20 CFR § 654.414 § 654.414 Garbage and other refuse.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-654.414.md)

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