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THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, AUGUST 3, 1934.
Collapsible gates and rolling shutters.
Barriers.
Chains and padlocks.
(7) In the case of exit doors which it may be desired to keep open whilst the public are on the premises, special provision shall be made for fastening them open in such a manner as not to form recesses. Any cabin hooks or fittings. which may be used shall not prevent a door from opening back to the full extent.
(8) Gates across exitways shall not be fitted with any fastenings other than automatic bolts, shall be made to open both ways, and shall be so fitted that when opened inwards they can be locked back against the wall in such a manner as to require a key to release them. When locked back, they shall not form an obstruction.
(9) Automatic bolts on external gates shall be of a specially strong type and the working parts shall be of a metal not liable to corrosion.
(10) Door handles or other door fittings shall not project into exitways more than 2 inches when the doors are open or closed.
(11) Internal exit doors shall be made to swing or to open in the direction of exit and shall not be fitted with any fastenings other than automatic bolts.
Roll-up
(12) Revolving doors shall not be provided. shutters or collapsible gates shall not be provided without the consent of the Licensing Authority in writing.
24.-(1) Collapsible gates or rolling shutters shall not be installed in entrances or exits without the consent in writing of the Licensing Authority, and any such gates or shutters which may be installed shall be opened to allow full width and necessary height of exitway before the admission of the public and shall be kept locked in that position during the whole of the time that the public are on the premises.
(2) Locks, monkey-tail, flush or barrel, bolts, or locking bars or other obstructions to exit, other than such as are per- mitted by this regulation, shall not be fitted on such gates or shutters.
25.—(1) Any barriers which may be provided for check- ing or controlling admission shall be arranged so that the por- tions immediately in the line of exit will open automatically upon pressure being applied in the direction of exit and so as not to reduce the width of the exitway. All such barriers shall be shown on the plans submitted.
(2) Rope barriers shall be fitted with automatic catches or slip connections, and shall be arranged so as not to trail on the floor when parted and the fittings shall not project into the gangway or exitway.
26. If chains and padlocks be used for securing exit doors when the public are not on the premises, a keyboard shall be provided in a position approved by the Licensing Authority and before the admission of the public the chains. and padlocks shall be hung upon such board, each in an allotted position, and shall remain upon the board during the whole of the time that the public are on the premises. The position of the board shall be so situated as to be easily discernable to a Police or authorised Inspecting Officer.