B 20
CAP. 172]
Places of Public Entertainment Regulations
[1986 Ed.
[Subsidiary]
opera glasses.
Proscenium wall and safety
curtain;
G.N.A. 87/52. L.N. 63/77.
L.N. 131/63.
L.N. 131/63.
42 of 1961, s. 2.
stage exits;
electric light and smoking on stage;
safety curtain;
L.N. 131/63.
42 of 1961, s. 2.
(4) Opera glasses or other articles which may be attached to the backs of seats must not reduce the clear width of seatways or constitute objectionable projections, and any attachment shall be so arranged as not to trail on the floor or cause any obstruction.
40. (1) In all structures in which a permanent stage is provided-
(a) such stage shall be separated from the auditorium by a brick proscenium wall not less than 340 mm in thickness, and such wall shall be carried up the full thickness to a height of at least 900 mm above the roof, measured at right angles to the slope of the roof, and shall be carried down below the stage to a solid foundation;
(b) not more than 3 openings shall be formed in the proscenium wall, exclusive of the proscenium opening. No such opening, other than the proscenium opening, shall exceed 2 m2 in area, nor at its lower part shall it be at a higher level than 900 mm above the floor of the stage. Such openings shall be closed with double teak or oak doors 50 mm thick hung in fire-resisting frames with a 25 mm lap, or with such other fire-resisting doors and frames as may be approved by the Building Authority. The doors shall be made self-closing and silent in action;
(c) the proscenium opening shall be provided with a fire-resisting safety curtain, to be used as a drop curtain, of such pattern, construction and gearing, and with such arrangements for pouring water upon the surface of the curtain towards the stage, as may be approved by the Building Authority and the Director of Fire Services;
(d) all the decoration around the proscenium opening shall be constructed of fire-resisting materials;
(e) an exit shall be provided from each side of the stage, and one of such exits shall lead direct to a street or through an unventilated lobby constructed of fire-resisting materials with self-closing fire-resisting doors hung to open outwards and fitted with automatic fastenings only;
(f) an exit leading direct to a street or way shall be provided from the stage basement and permanent ventilation to the basement shall be provided direct to the outer air;
(g) electric light shall be the only illuminant used for the stage, and smoking thereon is prohibited except when required in a stage production;
(h) the safety curtain to the proscenium opening shall be lowered and raised in the presence of each audience. The licensee shall notify the Building Authority and the Director of Fire Services immediately in the event of the safety curtain being out of order;
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B 20
CAP. 172]
Places of Public Entertainment Regulations
[1986 Ed.
[Subsidiary]
opera glasses.
Proscenium wall and safety
curtain;
G.N.A. 87/52. L.N. 63/77.
L.N. 131/63.
L.N. 131/63.
42 of 1961, s. 2.
stage exits;
electric light and smoking on stage;
safety curtain;
L.N. 131/63.
42 of 1961, s. 2.
(4) Opera glasses or other articles which may be attached to the backs of seats must not reduce the clear width of seatways or constitute objectionable projections, and any attachment shall be so arranged as not to trail on the floor or cause any obstruction.
40. (1) In all structures in which a permanent stage is provided-
(a) such stage shall be separated from the auditorium by a brick proscenium wall not less than 340 mm in thickness, and such wall shall be carried up the full thickness to a height of at least 900 mm above the roof, measured at right angles to the slope of the roof, and shall be carried down below the stage to a solid foundation;
(b) not more than 3 openings shall be formed in the pro- scenium wall, exclusive of the proscenium opening. No such opening, other than the proscenium opening, shall exceed 2 m2 in area, nor at its lower part shall it be at a higher level than 900 mm above the floor of the stage. Such openings shall be closed with double teak or oak doors 50 mm thick hung in fire-resisting frames with a 25 mm lap, or with such other fire-resisting doors and frames as may be approved by the Building Authority. The doors shall be made self-closing and silent in action;
(c) the proscenium opening shall be provided with a fire- resisting safety curtain, to be used as a drop curtain, of such pattern, construction and gearing, and with such arrangements for pouring water upon the surface of the curtain towards the stage, as may be approved by the Building Authority and the Director of Fire Services; (d) all the decoration around the proscenium opening shall be
constructed of fire-resisting materials;
(e) an exit shall be provided from each side of the stage, and one of such exits shall lead direct to a street or through an unventilated lobby constructed of fire-resisting materials with self-closing fire-resisting doors hung to open outwards and fitted with automatic fastenings only;
(f) an exit leading direct to a street or way shall be provided from the stage basement and permanent ventilation to the basement shall be provided direct to the outer air;
(g) electric light shall be the only illuminant used for the stage, and smoking thereon is prohibited except when required in a stage production;
(h) the safety curtain to the proscenium opening shall be lowered and raised in the presence of each audience. The licensee shall notify the Building Authority and the Direc- tor of Fire Services immediately in the event of the safety curtain being out of order;
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