1986 Ed.]
Places of Public Entertainment Regulations
[CAP. 172
B 17
(4) Where for convenience of working a door not providing fire separation is required to be held open into a vestibule or corridor, it shall be fitted with a suitable device which will allow it to shut readily by gentle pressure in case of emergency.
(5) No fastenings other than automatic bolts shall be fitted on exit doors. The automatic bolts shall be without sharp projections and shall be of such pattern that horizontal pressure on either cross bar will open the doors. The cross bars shall not be placed at a greater height than 900 mm. Doors fitted with automatic bolts shall have the words PUSH BAR TO OPEN painted upon them in block letters at least 100 mm high, in English and Chinese.
(6) Locking bars, hasps, staples, crew-eyes or any fastenings other than automatic fastenings shall not be fitted on exit doors.
(7) In the case of exit doors which it may be desired to keep open while the public are on the premises, special provision shall be made for fastening them open in such a manner as not to form recesses. Any cabin hooks or fittings which may be used shall not prevent a door from opening back to the full extent.
(8) Gates across exitways shall not be fitted with any fastenings other than automatic bolts, shall be made to open both ways and shall be so fitted that when opened inwards they can be locked back against the wall in such a manner as to require a key to release them. When locked back they shall not form an obstruction.
(9) Automatic bolts on external gates shall be of a specially strong type and the working parts shall be of a metal not liable to corrosion.
(10) Door handles or other door fittings shall not project into exitways more than 50 mm when the doors are open or closed.
(11) Internal exit doors shall be made to swing or to open in the direction of exit and shall not be fitted with any fastenings other than automatic bolts.
(12) Revolving doors shall not be provided. Roll-up shutters or collapsible gates shall not be provided without the consent in writing of the licensing authority.
26. (1) Collapsible gates or rolling shutters shall not be installed in entrances or exits without the consent in writing of the licensing authority, and any such gates or shutters which may be installed shall be opened to allow full width and necessary height of exitway before the admission of the public and shall be kept locked in that position during the whole of the time that the public are on the premises.
(2) Locks, monkey-tail, flush or barrel bolts, or locking bars or other obstructions to exit, other than such as are permitted by this regulation, shall not be fitted on such gates or shutters.
[Subsidiary]
L.N. 63/77.
L.N. 63/77.
Collapsible gates and rolling shutters.
1986 Ed.]
Places of Public Entertainment Regulations
[CAP. 172
B 17
(4) Where for convenience of working a door not providing fire separation is required to be held open into a vestibule or corridor, it shall be fitted with a suitable device which will allow it to shut readily by gentle pressure in case of emergency.
(5) No fastenings other than automatic bolts shall be fitted on exit doors. The automatic bolts shall be without sharp projections and shall be of such pattern that horizontal pressure on either cross bar will open the doors. The cross bars shall not be placed at a greater height than 900 mm. Doors fitted with automatic bolts shall have the words PUSH BAR TO OPEN painted upon them in block letters at least 100 mm high, in English and Chinese.
(6) Locking bars, hasps, staples, crew-eyes or any fastenings other than automatic fastenings shall not be fitted on exit doors.
(7) In the case of exit doors which it may be desired to keep open while the public are on the premises, special provision shall be made for fastening them open in such a manner as not to form recesses. Any cabin hooks or fittings which may be used shall not prevent a door from opening back to the full extent.
(8) Gates across exitways shall not be fitted with any fasten- ings other than automatic bolts, shall be made to open both ways and shall be so fitted that when opened inwards they can be locked back against the wall in such a manner as to require a key to release them. When locked back they shall not form an obstruction.
(9) Automatic bolts on external gates shall be of a specially strong type and the working parts shall be of a metal not liable to corrosion.
(10) Door handles or other door fittings shall not project into exitways more than 50 mm when the doors are open or closed.
(11) Internal exit doors shall be made to swing or to open in the direction of exit and shall not be fitted with any fastenings other than automatic bolts.
(12) Revolving doors shall not be provided. Roll-up shutters or collapsible gates shall not be provided without the consent in writing of the licensing authority.
26. (1) Collapsible gates or rolling shutters shall not be installed in entrances or exits without the consent in writing of the licensing authority, and any such gates or shutters which may be installed shall be opened to allow full width and necessary height of exitway before the admission of the public and shall be kept locked in that position during the whole of the time that the public are on the premises.
(2) Locks, monkey-tail, flush or barrel bolts, or locking bars or other obstructions to exit, other than such as are permitted by this regulation, shall not be fitted on such gates or shutters.
[Subsidiary]
L.N. 63/77.
L.N. 63/77.
Collapsible gates and rolling shutters.
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