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THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, AUGUST 3, 1934.
Kitchens and serveries.
Ironwork.
Inflammable linings, etc.
Decorations, hangings, etc.
Skylights,
etc.
Fire- resisting doors,
etc. to be self-closing.
Boxes.
Fire appliances.
Hydrants, drenchers, etc.
Telephone and fire alarm.
Miscellaneous.
44. (1) Kitchens and serveries shall be separated from the public portion of the premises by fire-resisting materials. This regulation shall not apply to the provision of a grill in a
restaurant.
(2) Ventilating shafts from kitchens shall be constructed so as to allow of frequent cleaning.
45. Constructional ironwork shall, if considered necess- ary by the Building Authority, be embedded in fire-resisting materials.
46. Soft wood or other inflammable wall linings, decora- tions, partitions, screens or barriers shall not be used in any part of the premises and cavities shall not be left behind any linings or decorations.
47. All fixed or permanent decorations shall be of in- combustible materials. Any fixed hangings and curtains, which may be permitted by the Licensing Authority shall be of heavy woollen material only.
48. All skylights and lantern-lights which may be liable to be broken, other than the lantern light over the stage, shall be fitted with wired glass.
49. All fire-resisting doors, screens and shutters and smoke doors shall be maintained self-closing and shall not be secured open while the public are on the premises.
50.--(1) The sides of any boxes which may be provided shall not exceed 3 feet in height and the fronts of the boxes shall be formed of open balustrades or grilles.
(2) Curtains shall not be provided to boxes, and recesses shall not be obscured by curtains.
Fire protection arrangements.
51.-(1) Fire appliances for the protection of the pre- mises shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Chief Officer of the Fire Brigade.
(2) Hydrants shall be provided in theatres, music halls, exhibition halls and in any other premises in which, in the opinion of the Chief Officer of the Fire Brigade, such pro- tection is necessary.
(3) Automatic sprinklers shall be provided in the stage portion of all theatres and music halls, and in scene stores and property stores and such workrooms and other portions of the premises as the Chief Officer of the Fire Brigade may specify in each case.
(4) Hydrants shall be provided with the Hong Kong Fire Brigade standard fittings. Hydrants, drenchers and sprinklers shall be connected with a main on which a suitable pressure and volume of water is always available.
52. In theatres and music halls and any other premises in which, in the opinion of the Licensing Authority, such pro- tection is necessary, direct telephone communication shall be established with the nearest Fire Brigade Station.
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