Places of Public Entertainment.
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intake
74. (1) The main switches, meters and other electrical apparatus in connexion with the intake from the supply undertaking shall be installed in an enclosure. The enclosure shall be in a dry place, and shall be of adequate size, constructed of fire-resisting materials and adequately ventilated.
(2) The enclosure referred to in paragraph (1) shall be used only for the accommodation of such apparatus, and no water or gas pipes shall be therein. Means shall be adopted to the satisfaction of the building authority and the licensing authority to prevent smoke or gases passing into the enclosure.
enclosure.
75. Boilers, engines and other plant used for generating electricity, and secondary batteries, shall be installed in enclosures. The enclosures shall be of adequate size, constructed of fire-resisting materials and adequately ventilated to the satisfaction of the building authority and the licensing authority.
76. (1) Connexions to stage switchboards and other large control boards shall be readily accessible and any live conductors at the back of such boards shall be protected to the satisfaction of the licensing authority.
(2) All parts of switches and fuses, and any conductors which are alive or liable to become alive, shall be so protected that accidental contact with them is impossible: Provided that this paragraph shall not apply to any such apparatus installed in a position which is recognized by the licensing authority as being accessible only to skilled electricians.
(3) Switch and fuse boards and other controlling apparatus shall, wherever practicable, be installed in positions inaccessible to the public. If the licensing authority agrees in writing to such apparatus being installed within reach of the public, arrangements shall be made to prevent interference by any unauthorized person. Cut-outs shall not be installed in positions where they may be visible to the assembled public.
(4) Local switching for lighting shall be avoided as far as practicable in all parts of premises accessible to the public.
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switch-boards, control etc. apparatus,