THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, AUGUST 3, 1934.
27.-(1) Gangways not less than 3 feet 6 inches wide Gangways. shall be formed (i) leading direct to the exit doors, and (ii) intersecting the rows of seating in such a manner that no seat shall be more than 10 feet from a gangway measured in the line of seating.
(2) Where steppings are provided in intersecting gang- ways, suitable hand-grips shall be provided at the ends of the seats.
(3) There shall be no projections into a gangway which will diminish the clear width of the gangway.
surfaces.
28. All gangways and exitways and the treads of steps Non-slippery and stairways shall be maintained with non-slippery surfaces.
steps.
29, The edges of the treads of steps and stairways shall Edges of be made conspicuous, if so required by the Licensing Authority.
floor
30. Drugget, matting, crumb cloths and other floor Mats and coverings shall be secured and maintained so that they will coverings. not be likely to ruck, or to be in any way a source of danger.
31. Any curtains which may be permitted by the Curtains. Licensing Authority to be hung over doorways, or in or across corridors or gangways shall not conceal notices, shall be parted in the centre, and shall be hung so that they can be readily drawn aside and so as not to trail on the floor.
32. -(1) Guard rails not less than 3 feet 6 inches high Rosters. measured from the floor level or inclined guard rails of a projection and pattern to be approved by the Chief Officer of the Fire Brigade shall be provided on the resters in front of gangways in tiers.
(2) The tops of resters shall be constructed with the sur- face inclined towards the seating at an angle of 30 degrees, and shall be concave in section, or shall be provided with such other means as will allow only small articles to be placed thereon and will ensure that such articles will not be liable to fall to the tier or area below.
33. At theatres, music halls, or other like premises, no Enclosures. enclosure (except refreshment rooms, foyers, and waiting spaces), where the public can assemble for any purpose other than to view the performance, shall be provided.
34. Where so required by the Licensing Authority suit- Waiting able accommodations shall be provided for persons awaiting spaces. admission to the seating, at premises referred to in regula- tion 33.
35.-(1) The seating area assigned to each person shall Permanent not be less than 2 feet 4 inches deep where backs are provided seating. and not less than 2 feet deep where backs are not provided and shall not be less than 1 foot 8 inches wide where arms are provided and not less than 1 foot 6 inches wide where arms are not provided.
(2) In all cases there shall be an unobstructed seatway or space at least 1 foot in depth, measured between perpendi- culars, between the back of one seat and the front of the seat immediately behind.
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