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THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, AUGUST 3, 1934.

which the entrances are situate, direct access between the two thoroughfares shall be provided by means of an external passageway if the Building Authority shall so require.

ways.

(5) The passageways referred to in this regulation shall Passage- be and shall remain under the complete control of the licensee, shall be unobstructed, shall be open to the sky, and if less than 12 feet wide shall not be overlooked by windows from adjoining buildings at a height of less than 12 feet.

Maintenance, alterations, etc.

ance.

5.--(1) All parts of the premises and the fittings and Mainten- apparatus therein, including any safety curtain and seating, door fastenings and notices, and the lighting, electrical, cool- ing, ventilating, mechanical and other installations, shall be maintained at all times in good order and condition and as approved by the Building Authority and the Licensing Au- thority.

(2) Alterations or additions, whether permanent or tem- Alterations. porary to the structure, the lighting, electrical, cooling, ven- tilating, mechanical or other installations, or to the seating, gangways or other arrangements at the premises, as approved by the Building Authority and the Licensing Authority from time to time, shall not be made except with the consent in writ- ing of the Building Authority and the Licensing Authority, and in accordance with the conditions of such consent. Notice in writing shall be given to the Building Authority and the Licens ing Authority of any alteration or addition proposed to be made, and such notice shall be accompanied by full details, and, if necessary, by drawings (in duplicate). The work shall not be commenced until the plans have been approved. Pro- vided that the provisions of this paragraph shall not require notice to be given to the Building Authority of any work which is necessary for the efficient maintenance of the premises and of the electrical and other installations.

6. Notice in writing shall be given to the Building Notice of Authority and the Licensing Authority of intention to carry out repairs. repairs or redecorations necessitating the use of scaffolding, cradles or plant involving risk of injury, obstruction, fire or panic, if it is intended that the public shall be admitted while such scaffolding, cradles or plant are in position or in use. If the Licensing Authority shall so require, the premises shall be closed to the public until the work has been completed and the scaffolding, cradles and plant removed.

Construction and arrangement of premises.

7.--(1) Premises in which a stage will be provided and in Premises which scenery will be used shall not be constructed under- neath, or on the top of, any part of any other building.

(2) Premises in which a stage will not be provided and in which scenery will not be used, shall not be constructed under- neath or on top of any part of any other building, except with the consent in writing of the Building Authority and the Licensing Authority.

under or over any other building.

rooms.

8. Living rooms shall not be provided in the premises Living except with the consent in writing of the Building Authority and the Licensing Authority.

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