B 38
CAP. 172]
Places of Public Entertainment Regulations
[1986 Ed.
[Subsidiary]
Door, etc., of enclosure.
G.N.A. 87/52.
Ventilation of enclosure. L.N. 224/80.
G.N.A. 87/52.
Barrier. L.N. 63/77.
Competent operator.
Prohibition of entry.
Enclosure to be outside auditorium.
G.N.A. 87/52. L.N. 224/80.
Each such opening shall be fitted with a screen of fire-resisting material, which can be released from both the inside and the outside of the enclosure so that it automatically closes with a close-fitting joint. Screens shall be so constructed and arranged that they can all be released simultaneously from the operating position near any of the projectors. Openings shall not exceed 3 for each projecting apparatus. All screens shall be closed at the conclusion of the last daily performance.
140. The door of the enclosure and all openings, bushes and joints shall be so constructed and maintained as to prevent as far as possible the escape of any smoke into the auditorium or any part of a structure to which the public are admitted.
141. Ventilation to the satisfaction of the Building Authority shall be provided for the enclosure, with sufficient inlets and outlets to ensure a constant supply of fresh air. Inlets and outlets shall communicate directly with the outside of a structure, and shall be so arranged as not to expose the operator to a direct draught.
142. If the enclosure is inside the auditorium, either a suitable barrier shall be placed round the enclosure at a distance of not less than 600 mm from it, or other effectual means shall be taken to prevent the public from coming into contact with the enclosure:
Provided that this requirement shall not apply where the enclosure is of permanent construction and is not entered from the auditorium.
143. The enclosure shall be in the charge of a competent operator who shall be present in the enclosure during the whole time that the apparatus is in use. This shall not prevent the operator from leaving the enclosure for a short period in case of need provided that a competent assistant is left in charge and the operator remains within immediate call.
144. No unauthorized person shall go into the enclosure or be allowed within the barrier.
145. (1) In the case of structures used habitually for cinematograph exhibitions the enclosure shall be outside the auditorium; and in the case of permanent structures used habitually as aforesaid the enclosure shall also be permanent:
Provided that if the licensing authority is of opinion that, in the case of an existing structure, compliance with either or both of these requirements is impracticable or in the circumstances unnecessary for securing safety, the requirements shall not apply. Subject to paragraph (2), in any structure completed on or after 1 September 1980 where the enclosure is permanent, the enclosure shall also comply with the following requirements—
B 38
CAP. 172]
Places of Public Entertainment Regulations
[1986 Ed.
[Subsidiary]
Door, etc., of enclosure.
G.N.A. 87/52.
Ventilation of enclosure. L.N. 224/80.
G.N.A. 87/52.
Barrier. L.N. 63/77.
Competent operator.
Prohibition of entry.
Enclosure to be outside auditorium.
G.N.A. 87/52. L.N. 224/80.
Each such opening shall be fitted with a screen of fire-resisting material, which can be released from both the inside and the outside of the enclosure so that it automatically closes with a close-fitting joint. Screens shall be so constructed and arranged that they can all be released simultaneously from the operating position near any of the projectors. Openings shall not exceed 3 for each projecting apparatus. All screens shall be closed at the conclusion of the last daily performance.
140. The door of the enclosure and all openings, bushes and joints shall be so constructed and maintained as to prevent as far as possible the escape of any smoke into the auditorium or any part of a structure to which the public are admitted.
141. Ventilation to the satisfaction of the Building Authority shall be provided for the enclosure, with sufficient inlets and outlets to ensure a constant supply of fresh air. Inlets and outlets shall communicate directly with the outside of a structure, and shall be so arranged as not to expose the operator to a direct draught.
142. If the enclosure is inside the auditorium, either a suitable barrier shall be placed round the enclosure at a distance of not less than 600 mm from it, or other effectual means shall be taken to prevent the public from coming into contact with the enclosure:
Provided that this requirement shall not apply where the enclosure is of permanent construction and is not entered from the auditorium.
143. The enclosure shall be in the charge of a competent operator who shall be present in the enclosure during the whole time that the apparatus is in use. This shall not prevent the operator from leaving the enclosure for a short period in case of need provided that a competent assistant is left in charge and the operator remains within immediate call.
144. No unauthorized person shall go into the enclosure or be allowed within the barrier.
145. (1) In the case of structures used habitually for cinema- tograph exhibitions the enclosure shall be outside the auditorium; and in the case of permanent structures used habitually as aforesaid the enclosure shall also be permanent:
Provided that if the licensing authority is of opinion that, in the case of an existing structure, compliance with either or both of these requirements is impracticable or in the circumstances unnecessary for securing safety, the requirements shall not apply. Subject to paragraph (2), in any structure completed on or after 1 September 1980 where the enclosure is permanent, the enclosure shall also comply with the following requirements—
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