{"id":9812,"date":"2020-09-16T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-16T05:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/2020\/09\/16\/what-is-to-be-taken-into-account-when-operating-gas-powered-outdoor-heaters-radiant-heaters-patio-heaters-at-home-and-in-the-commercial-industry-hospitality-industry\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T09:48:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T07:48:39","slug":"what-is-to-be-taken-into-account-when-operating-gas-powered-outdoor-heaters-radiant-heaters-patio-heaters-at-home-and-in-the-commercial-industry-hospitality-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/en\/what-is-to-be-taken-into-account-when-operating-gas-powered-outdoor-heaters-radiant-heaters-patio-heaters-at-home-and-in-the-commercial-industry-hospitality-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"What is to be taken into account when operating gas-powered outdoor heaters, radiant heaters, patio heaters at home and in the commercial industry\/hospitality industry?"},"content":{"rendered":" \n

When the evenings become cooler, gas-operated heaters are frequently used on balconies and patios, or in outdoor areas in the hospitality industry. The names of the heaters are different \u2013 outdoor heaters, radiant heaters, patio heaters \u2013 but one thing they all have in common is that operators require a gas cylinder, pressure reducer, excess flow device for the hose and a gas anti-tilt device. In addition, there are requirements for the safe handling of the heaters \u2013 for private individuals as well as for use in restaurants, pubs or bars.<\/p> \n\r\n

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The hospitality industry is the area which was hit the hardest by the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic<\/strong>. In order to serve guests outdoors in the cool autumn, and to ensure that the necessary income is obtained, associations and politicians (date: 10 September 2020) have discussed the increased use of gas-powered heaters<\/strong>, such as outdoor heaters.<\/p> \n \n

Although the use of these gas heaters is not permitted in some cities, for this special case, however, there are to be exceptional regulations<\/strong> to support business owners.<\/p> \n \n

Whether these prohibitions are cancelled or not, and whether the devices are used privately or commercially, there are regulations<\/strong> that must be observed when handling outdoor heaters and similar devices.<\/p> \n \n

<\/span>Industry<\/strong><\/span><\/h2> \n \n

If you use an outdoor heater, radiant heater or patio heater commercially, regulation 110-010 of the German Accident Insurance Act (DGUV 110-010<\/strong>) is particularly relevant to you.<\/p> \n \n

The hospitality sector includes, in particular, restaurants, bars, pubs, but also, for example, snack bars at fairs and Christmas markets and club events open to the public. In the following, we look at the most important points if business owners want to use a gas heater.<\/p> \n \n

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Operators readily use outdoor heaters operated with LPG to keep guests in their outdoor area for longer. Due to the losses caused by the pandemic, this could now be allowed temporarily on a country-wide basis.<\/figcaption> \n<\/figure> \n \n

<\/span>Commercial place of installation<\/strong><\/span><\/h2> \n \n

Gas heaters like these can\u2019t just be placed anywhere. DGUV regulation 110-010 defines how the conditions should be at a place of installation for the system. If gas appliances of types A and B, including outdoor heaters, are operated indoors, effective ventilation is mandatory. If natural ventilation is not sufficient, an exhaust air system must be installed.<\/p> \n

In principle, however, outdoor heaters or patio heaters should be placed outdoors, as this is also their original purpose. In any case, entrepreneurs should consult experts from the craft sector when it comes to planning and installing a LPG system.<\/p> \n \n

<\/span>Industry \u2013 Allowed or prohibited?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2> \n \n

If, as a hospitality business owner, you have an outdoor area<\/strong> that you want to supply with comfortable heat via an outdoor heater, you should find out beforehand online or directly from your responsible city or community whether you are allowed to do so at all.<\/p> \n \n

In some municipalities it’s prohibited, but it’s allowed in others. At this stage, we can’t predict the economic effects of coronavirus if we remove the restrictions.<\/p> \n \n

<\/span>Industry \u2013 Which system components?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2> \n \n

In addition to the propane gas cylinder, operators always need the following components for the safe and proper operation of outdoor heaters, radiant heaters or patio heaters:<\/p> \n \n