B 26
CAP. 172]
Places of Public Entertainment Regulations
[1986 Ed.
[Subsidiary]
Power to ask for certificate.
Lighting;
two independent systems of lighting.
Minimum lighting.
Lighting of auditorium.
Necessity to provide good illumination.
Separation of systems.
Recesses, cupboards, etc.
Oil or candle lamps.
Lighting of exit notices.
Lighting of exit notices.
61. If the licensing authority thinks it expedient he may call upon the licensee of premises to furnish a certificate of stability of the electric system.
62. All portions of premises to which the public have access shall be provided with 2 independent systems of lighting, i.e. electricity and gas, to the satisfaction of the licensing authority and the lighting points provided in accordance with this regulation shall be indicated to the satisfaction of the licensing authority.
In any portion of premises the total illumination on the 2 systems required by this regulation is hereinafter referred to as "minimum lighting" of that portion.
63. The minimum lighting in all portions of premises shall be maintained continuously while the public are on the premises:
Provided that so long as there is sufficient daylight in any portion of the premises artificial light need not be maintained in that portion.
64. For the preservation of orderly conduct as much light shall be maintained in the auditorium as is possible without detriment to the performance or entertainment.
65. Good general illumination shall be provided in the auditorium whenever possible without detriment to the performance or entertainment.
66. Each system of lighting shall be so installed that a fault or accident on one system cannot in any circumstances affect the other.
67. The lighting points shall be so arranged that all parts of the premises, including recesses and cupboards, can be adequately illuminated.
68. If the installation of oil or candle lamps be permitted by the licensing authority the lamps shall be of a pattern approved by the licensing authority and shall be properly fixed away from woodwork or other combustible materials and where practicable they shall be out of reach of the public. Lamps for burning kerosene or other mineral oil shall not be provided.
69. Provision shall be made so that each notice indicating an exit can be illuminated by a light on each system. In the auditorium of a theatre or music hall, and in such other places or positions as the licensing authority may determine, provision shall be made so that such notice can be internally illuminated by a light on at least one of the systems.
70. The lighting of exit notices shall not in any circumstances be extinguished or dimmed while the public are on the premises.