THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, AUGUST 3, 1934.
53. The premises shall be provided with lightning con- Lightning ductors if considered necessary by the Building Authority.
Sanitary provisions.
conductors.
urinals.
54. (1) If required by the Building Authority, each Water- part of the premises used by the public shall be provided with closets and water-closet and urinal accommodation approximately in accordance with the following scale :-
Water-closet-For males: One water-closet for the first 200 or part thereof; two water-closets for 200-500; three water-closets for 500-1,000; and an additional water-closet for every 500 or part thereof over 1,000.
For females: One water-closet for the first 100 or part thereof; two water-closets for 100-250; three water-closets for 250-500; and an additional water-closet for every 400 or part thereof over 500.
Urinals. In each part of theatres and music halls, one urinal stall for each 50 males. In each part of dancing halls, concert halls and cinematograph halls, and in each restaurant, one urinal stall for each 100 males.
For the purpose of this regulation, it will be assumed that the public in each part of the premises consists of equal numbers of males and females.
(2) In addition to the provision specified in paragraph (1) of this regulation, such separate water-closets and urinal ac- commodation as may be required by the Building Authority shall be provided for the staff and employees and for the performers and the orchestra.
(3) Urinal stalls shall be fitted with automatic flushing apparatus, and shall be of a pattern approved by the Building Authority. Water-closets, urinals and drains shall be con- structed in accordance with the enactments relating thereto.
(4) The floors of all water-closets and urinal apartments and of the lobbies approaching such apartments shall be con- structed of impervious material and sloped to a drain.
(5) Water-closet and urinal apartments shall not, except where unavoidable, be approached from the auditorium or from spaces in which the public await admission.
(6) If lengthy cinematograph displays are to be given regularly, a water-closet shall be provided contiguous to the operating enclosure.
55. Natural lighting by means of windows or skylights Natural shall be provided to the auditorium and (where practicable) to lighting. all other parts of the premises. Suitable curtains or shutters may be provided so that during performances the windows and skylights may be obscured.
56. All means for the admission of light and air shall be utilised as for as practicable when the premises are not in use by the public and all windows and skylights shall be kept clean.
Admission of light and air.
57. An adequate number of metal bins or receptacles Dustbins. with. properly fitting covers shall be provided for dust and
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