PLACES OF PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT REGULATIONS

PLACES OF PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT REGULATIONS

PLACES S OFPUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT REGULATIONS

ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS

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Citation and Interpretation

1 Citation .................................... ... ... ... ... ... B 7
2. Interpretation .............................. ... ... ... ... ... ... B 7

PART 1

PERMANENT AND SEMI-PERMANENT STRUCTURES SPECIALLY
DESIGNED
AS THEATRES AND CINEMAS

Applications for licences

3.........Licences ....................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 8

4...............................Notice of intention to open place of public entertainment ... ... ... B 8

Submission of plans

5.........Plans, etc . ................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 9

Site

6......Site ................................. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 10

6A................................Premises in multi-storey non-domestic or composite buildings ... ... ... B 10

Maintenance, alterations, etc.

7...........Maintenance .................. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 11
8...........Notice of repairs ............ ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 12

Construction and arrangement of premises

9........................Premises under or over any other building ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 12

10..........Living rooms ................. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 12
11..........Openings in walls ............ ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 12

12........Drainage ....................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 12

13......Walls .......................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 12

14...............Floors, tiers and roofs .... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 13

15.............Exit, etc. notices ........ ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 13
16.............Tiers, number and slope ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 13

17..........Tiers, height ................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 13

18...............Level of pit and stalls .... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 13

19.............Entrances and exits .......... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 14
20.............Corridors, passages, etc . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 14
21. Pay boxes and check boxes B 15
22. Vestibules B 15

23. Cloak-rooms ... ... ... ... ... ..... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 15
24. Staircases ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 15











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25. Doors and fastenings ..................... ... ... ... ... ... B 16

26. Collapsible gates and rolling shutters .... . . ... ... ... ... ... B 17

27. Barriers .............................. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 18

28. Chains and padlocks ...................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 18

29. Gangways .............................. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 18

30. Non-slippery surfaces ................. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 18

31. Edges of steps .............................. ... ... ... ... ... ... B 18

32. Mats and floor coverings .............. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 18

33. Curtains .................................. ... ... B 18

34. Resters ............................... ... ... ... ... ... 1 ... B 18
35. Enclosures ..... ........................ ... ... ... ... ... ... B 19

36. Waiting spaces ...................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 19
37. Permanent seating...................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 19

38. Chairs ................................ ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 39

39. Seating ...................... ... ... ... ... ... . ... ... ... B 19

40. Proscenium wall and safety curtain .... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 20
41. Stage floors, flies, gridirons and scenery ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
B22

42. Scenery ..................................... ... ... ... ... ... B 22
43. Storage of scenery, etc . B 22

44. Dressing-rooms and staff rooms ... ... ... ... ... . ... ... ... B 22

45. Scene stores, workshops, etc . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 23

Miscellaneous

46. Kitchens and serveries ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 24
47. Ironwork ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . ... ... ... B 24
48. Inflammable linings, etc . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . ... ... ... B 24
49. Decorations, hangings, etc . ... ... ... 1 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 24
50. Skylights, etc . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 24
51. Fire-resisting doors, etc., to be self-closing ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 24
52. Boxes ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . ... ... ... B 24

Fire protection arrangements

53. Fire appliances ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 24
54. Telephone and fire alarm ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B25
55. Lightning conductors ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B25

Sanitary provisions

56. Sanitary fitments ... ... ... ... ... .. 1 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 25
57. Natural lighting ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 25
58. Admission of light and air ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B25
59. Dustbins ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 25

Lighting, cooling, electrical, ventilating and mechanical installations







60. Certificates of stability for lighting system ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 25
61. Power to ask for certificate ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1 .. ... ... ... B 26





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62. Lighting ... ... ... ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 26
63. Minimum lighting ... ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 26
64. Lighting of auditorium ...... ... ... ...
... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 26
65. Necessity to provide good illumination ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 26
66. Separation of systems ...... ... ... ...
... ... ... ... ... ... B 26
67. Recesses, cupboards, etc. ... ... ... ... ...
... ... ... 1 .. ... ... ... B 26
68. Oil or candle lamps ... ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 26
69. Lighting of exit notices ...... ... ... ...
... ... ... ... ... ... B26
70. Lighting of exit notices ... ... ...
... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 26
71. Notices in auditorium ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 27
72. Lighting of stage, etc., exits ... ... ... ...
... ... ... ... ... ... ... B27
73. Gas, oil, etc., lamps ... ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 27
74. Lamp shades ... ... ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B27
75. Electrical intake enclosure ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 27
76. Boiler, etc., enclosure ...... ... ... ... ... ... 1 .. ... ... ... ... B 27
77. Switchboards, control apparatus, etc . ... ...
... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 28
78. Switchboards, platforms, etc . ... ... ... ...
... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 28
79. Wiring ... ... ... ... ...... ... ... . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 29
80. Fittings, accessories, etc . ... ... ...
... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 29
81. Machines ... ... ... ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 30
82. Resistances ... ... ... ...... ... ... . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 30
83. Radiators and convectors ... ... ... ... .
... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 30
84. Electric kettles, irons, etc .... ... ... ... ...
... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 30
85. Stage and platform illumination ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 30
86. Battens, footlights, etc . ...... ... ... ...
... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 31
87. Projector lamps, etc., in auditorium ... ...
... ... 1 .. ... ... ... ... B 31
88. Lamps for special purposes ... ... ... ...
... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 31
89. Special lighting ... ... ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 31
90. Connexions to stage sockets ... ... ...
... ... ... ... ... ... B 31
91. Electrician ... ... ... ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 31
92. Temporary electrical installations ... ... ...
... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 32
93. Exhibitions, etc .... ... ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 32
94. Lampholders, ... ... ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 32
95. Disused wiring and apparatus ... ... ... ...
... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 32
96. Diagram of wiring ... ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 32
97. Fire appliances ... ... ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B32
98. Installations for unlicensed and main portions of premises ... ... ... ... ... B 32
99. Radio installations ... .... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B33

Gas installations

100. Gas meters and main control ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B33

101. Guards for burners ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B33
102. Separation of supplies ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 33
103. Piping ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B33
104. Lighting fittings, etc .... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 33











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105. Taps ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 33
106. Remote control ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 33
107. Other gas installations ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 33

Ventilation and cooling

108. Ventilating installations ... ... ... ... .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 34

109. Cooling plant ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 34
110. Positions of inlets, etc.---... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 34
ill. Ducts and shafts ... .. 1 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 34
112. Position of inlets, etc., in relation to stage ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 35
113. Ventilation of lavatories, etc . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 35
114. Valves and dampers ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 35
115. Access to fans, etc . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 35
116. Short-circuiting of air supply ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 35
117. Interlocking of fans ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
... ... ... ... B 35
118. Incombustible material ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 35
119. Continuous use ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 35
120. Working ... ... ... .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B35
121. Ventilating shafts------------... ... ... ... ... ... B 35
122. Maintenance ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. ... ... ... ... B 35
123. Acetylene, limelight and compressed gas cylinders ... ... ... ... ... ... B 36
124. Position and protection of lighting, heating and other fittings ... ... ... ... B 36
125. Application of regulations 108, 110, Ill, 114, 115, 118, 119, 120, 121 and 122 to
theatres and cinemas ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 36

PART II

SPECIAL FIRE PRECAUTIONS RELATING TO CINEMATOGRAPH
OPERATION
AND CINEMATOGRAPH FILMS THROUGHOUT THE COLONY

126......Exits ............................ ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 36
127......Exit doors .......................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B36

128.................Seating and gangways ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 36
129.................Presence of licensee and attendants ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
B 36

130.....................Precaution against accidents and fire ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 37
131.....................Fire service installations and equipment ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B37

132.................Fire-fighting requirements ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 37

133..............Prohibition of smoking ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 37

134............Inflammable articles .......... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 37

135...................Enclosure for projecting apparatus ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B37

136.................Fittings, etc., of enclosure ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B37

137..............Entrance to enclosure .... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 37
138..............Openings in enclosure .... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 37

139.....................Openings in front face of enclosure, etc ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 37

140..............Door. etc., of enclosure .... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 38
141..............Ventilation of enclosure .... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 38

142. Barrier........................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B
38











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143. Competent operator ... ... ... ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 38
144. Prohibition of entry ... ... ... ... ... ...
... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 38
145. Enclosure to be outside auditorium ... ...
... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 38
146. Projecting apparatus ... ... ... ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 39
147. Projectors ... ... ... ... ... ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 39
148. Take-up spools ... ... ... ... ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 39
149. Films to be kept in boxes ... ... ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 39
150. Maximum length of film ... ... ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B39
151. Rewinding room ... ... ... ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 40
152. Fittings, etc., of rewinding room ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 40
153. Ventilation of rewinding room ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 40
154. Means of egress ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 40
155. Exemption ... ... ... ... ... ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 40
156. Portable projector ... ... ... ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 40
157. Reserved space for projector in auditorium ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 41
158. Projector support ... ... ... ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 41
159. Projector easing ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 41
160. Film boxes and films ... ... ... ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 41
161. Duty to exhibit relevant regulations in place where portable projector is used ... B
42

PART 111

OTHER PLACES OF PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT

162. Licences... ... ... ... ... .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 42

163. Permanent structures, water-borne craft ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 43
164. Temporary structures ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 43
164A. Power to waive, vary, add to or substitute requirements to licences granted under
Part 111 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B45

PART IV

GENERAL

165.................Boxing and wrestling contests ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B45

166............Special permission ......... .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 46
167............Temporary building ......... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 46

168.................Power to allow modifications ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 46

169..........Right of entry .................. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 46

170......Forms ....................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 46

170A...........Transfer of licences .......... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 46

PART V

PENALTIES, AND POWERS OF THE LICENSING AUTHORITY AND POLICE

171..........General penalty .............. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B46

172........Smoking ..................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B46

173..............Cancellation of licence ..... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 47
174..............Special powers of police .... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 47





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PART VI

USE OF CINEMATOGRAPH THEATRES

175. Cinematographs to exhibit films only except with permission ... ... ... ... B 47

PART VII

FEES

176......................Licence fees and duration of licences ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 48

177........[Revoked] ...................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 48

178........................Power of licensing authority to reduce fees ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 48

Schedule..Forms .................................. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... B 49





PLACES OF PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT
REGULATIONS

(Cap. 172, section 7)

[3 August 1934.1

Citation and Interpretation

1. These regulations may be cited as the Places of Public
Entertainment Regulations.

2. In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires

'composite building' means a building that is partly domestic and
partly non-domestic;

'domestic', when used in relation to a part of a composite building,
means the part that is constructed, used or intended to be used for
habitation;

'domestic building' means a building constructed, used or intended to
be used for habitation;

'fire service installations and equipment' means any installations and
equipment manufactured, used or designed to be used for the
purposes of

(a) extinguishing, attacking, preventing or limiting a fire;

(b) giving warning of a fire; or

(c)providing access to any premises or place for the purpose of
extinguishing, attacking, preventing or limiting a fire;

'licensing authority' means-

(a)the Urban Council in respect of places of public entertainment
situated within the Urban Council area; and

(b)the Regional Council in respect of places of public
entertainment situated within the Regional Council area;

'new structure' means any structure hereafter erected or adapted for
use as a place of public entertainment;





'non-domestic', when used in relation to a part of a composite building,
means the part not being the domestic part of the building;

'non-dornestic building' means a building that is not a domestic
building;

'premises' means a place of public entertainment and includes any
means of ingress or egress for the purposes of and in connexion
with such place, and in cases in which such place consists of a part
or parts only of a structure includes also any other part or parts of
such structure used or intended to be used for the purposes of and
in connexion with such place;

'Regional Council area' has the meaning assigned to it in the District
Boards Ordinance;

',structure' includes any building, booth, matshed, grandstand, tent or
other erection;

'Urban Council area' has the meaning assigned to it in the District
Boards Ordinance.

PART 1

PERMANENT AND SEMI-PERMANENT STRUCTURES
SPECIALLY
DESIGNED AS THEATRES AND CINEMAS

Applicationsfor licences

3. (1) Any person who desires to keep or use premises specially
designed as a theatre or cinema shall apply in triplicate in the prescribed
form to the licensing authority.

(2) At any time after application has been made as aforesaid, the
licensing authority may, upon being informed by the Building Authority
and by the Director of Fire Services that they have no objection, issue a
licence for the use of the premises for public entertainment of the
character and for such period as may be specified in the licence.

(3) Licences issued under paragraph (2) may be renewed at the
discretion of the licensing authority after consultation with the Building
Authority and the Director of Fire Services.

4. Any person desirous of obtaining authority to open any place of
public entertainment shall first make public his intention so to do and
the purposes for which the premises will be used, by exhibiting a notice
on the proposed site, or if it is proposed to adapt an existing structure,
upon such structure, in such a position that it can be plainly read from
the main road upon which the site or structure fronts, or by
advertisement in 4 newspapers (2 English and





2 Chinese) circulating in the Colony. A copy of the notice or of each of
the 4 newspapers, as the case may be, shall be forwarded to the
licensing authority.

Submission of plans

5. (1) Unless exempted in writing by the licensing authority, the
applicant shall submit to the Building Authority

(a)complete plans, elevations and sections to a ratio of not less
than 1:100; and

(b)a block plan on a separate sheet showing the position of the
premises in relation to any adjacent lots and buildings and to
the public thoroughfares upon which the site of the premises
abuts, drawn to a ratio of not less than 1:200.

(2) In connexion with the installation of any electrical, lighting,
cooling, ventilating or mechanical apparatus, every applicant and every
licensee shall submit to the Building Authority detailed specifications,
accompanied by such drawings and diagrams as the Building Authority
and the Director of Fire Services may consider necessary to enable the
proposal to be fully considered and to form an adequate record of the
work when completed. The specifications and drawings shall be
furnished before the work in connexion with the erection or adaptation
of premises is commenced. The specifications as far as they relate to
mechanical ventilation or cooling shall show the size and area of inlet
and outlet openings, ducts and shafts for the conveyance of air, the
construction of and the means of access to ducts and shafts, and details
of the apparatus proposed for cleansing or cooling the air. The
proposed sizes and routes of pipes for fire hydrants, drenchers and
sprinklers and the position of the fire appliances and control valves shall
be clearly indicated.

(3) All plans should be coloured to distinguish the materials
employed in the construction of premises, and shall be accompanied by
such description of the materials to be used and the mode of
construction to be adopted as may be necessary to enable the Building
Authority to judge whether these regulations will, when the premises
have been completed, be complied with.

(4) The width of all staircases and the number of steps in each, the
width of corridors, gangways and doorways and the heights of the tiers
and other parts of the premises shall be indicated on the drawings.

(5) The thickness of the walls shall be clearly shown by figures.

(6) The plans shall show the seating and the numbers of persons to
be accommodated in the various parts of the premises.

(7) On completion of the structure and equipment, complete revised
drawings on linen shall be forwarded to the Building Authority and the
licensing authority for retention.





Site

6. (1) This regulation shall apply only to premises which
abut upon and have frontages to 2 or more thoroughfares.

(IA) The frontages shall be of adequate length and shall,
except in special circumstances, form at least one-half of the total
boundaries of the site of the structure, excluding recesses and
projections which do not prejudicially affect exits, and shall permit
of the provision of suitable exits in accordance with these regula-
tions from each tier or floor direct to 2 or more thoroughfares. The
thoroughfares shall be of such widths as will enable the persons who
are to be accommodated to disperse rapidly in the event of fire or
panic and as will afford facilities for the approach of fire appliances.

(2) In cases in which premises will accommodate more than
500 but not more than 2 000 persons one of the thoroughfares upon
which such premises abut shall be at least 12 m wide.

In cases in which premises will accommodate more than 2 000
but not more than 3 000 persons one of the thoroughfares shall be
at least 12 m wide and of the others one shall be at least 9 m wide if
a carriageway or 6 m wide if a footway.

In cases in which premises will accommodate more than 3 000
but not more than 5 000 persons one of the thoroughfares shall be at
least 15 m wide and of the others one shall be at least 9 m wide.

In cases in which premises will accommodate more than 5 000
persons such further frontage to the thoroughfares shall be provided
as the Building Authority may require.

(3) In cases of small halls and other similar structures accom-
modating not more than 500 persons, and of rooms or other
premises forming part only of a structure, special consideration shall
be given to the circumstances in each case.

(4) In any case in which some of the exits from premises
discharge into a back street which is little frequented and not
accessible by a short route from the thoroughfare in which the
entrances are situate, direct access between the 2 thoroughfares
shall be provided by means of an external passageway if the
Building Authority so requires.

(5) Passageways referred to in this regulation shall be and
shall remain under the complete control of the licensee, shall be
unobstructed, shall be open to the sky, and if less than 3.5 m wide
shall not be overlooked by windows from adjoining buildings at a
height of less than 3.5 m.

6A. (1) This regulation shall apply to premises other than
those to which regulation 6 applies.

(2) Notwithstanding regulation 12, premises to which this
regulation applies may be situated on any one or more storeys in a
non-domestic building, or on any one or more storeys in the





non-domestic part of a composite building, which consists of 2 or more
storeys, including any basement, if such building does not contain any
of the following businesses or operations

(a) a motor vehicle repair garage;

(b) a petrol station;

(c) a godown or warehouse;

(d) a factory or other industrial undertaking;

(e) a school; or

(f) a child care centre.

(3) Premises, whether one or more, to which this regulation applies
shall not accommodate more than 2 000 people in the aggregate in any
one building.

(4) Notwithstanding regulations 19, 22 and 35, premises to which
this regulation applies may, with the approval of the Building Authority
and the licensing authority, share the facilities of exits, foyers, waiting
spaces, vestibules and enclosures for projecting apparatus with any
other premises situated in the same building whether or not such
facilities are on the same storey as the premises, to which this regulation
applies, are situated.

Maintenance, alterations, etc.

7. (1) All parts of premises and the fittings and apparatus therein,
including any safety curtain and seating, door fastenings and notices,
and the lighting, electrical, cooling, 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 authority.

(2) Alterations or additions whether permanent or temporary to the
structure, the lighting, electrical, cooling, ventilating, mechanical or
other installations, or to the seating, gangways or other installations, or
to the seating, gangways or other arrangements at premises, as
approved by the Building Authority and the licensing authority from
time to time, shall not be made except with the consent in writing 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 licensing authority of any alteration or
addition proposd 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:

Provided 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.





8. Notice in writing shall be given to the Building Authority and the
licensing authority of intention to carry out 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 so requires, 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

9. (1) Premises in which a stage will be provided and in which
scenery will be used shall not be constructed underneath or on the top
of any part of any other structure.

(2) Premises in which a stage will not be provided and in which
scenery will not be used shall not be constructed underneath or on top
of any part of any other structure or in any basement except with the
consent in writing of the Building Authority and the licensing authority.

10. Living rooms shall not be provided in the premises except with
the consent in writing of the Building Authority and the licensing
authority.

11. (1) Any openings in the premises overlooking an adjacent site
upon which an inflammable structure is erected or upon which
inflammable material is stored shall be protected to the satisfaction of
the licensing authority.

(2) Except with the consent in writing of the Building Authority and
the licensing authority, openings shall not be made in the walls or roof
of the premises within a horizontal distance of 3.5 m of any other
structures, whether then existing or likely to be made, overlooking the
premises.

12. In no case shall the lowest floor of the premises be at a lower
level than that by which it can be effectually drained by gravitation into
a public sewer, and such premises shall be drained to the satisfaction of
the Building Authority.

13. (1) The premises shall be enclosed with external or party walls
of brick, stone or concrete of such thickness as the Building Authority
may require.

(2) Where the premises are only part of a structure they shall, if so
required by the Building Authority and the licensing authority, be
separated from the other parts of the structure by walls and other
structures of fire-resisting materials in a manner to be approved by the
Building Authority and the licensing authority, and have no openings in
the walls or in any other part of the premises which overlook any
portion of the adjoining part and which may be liable to communicate
fire to the premises.





14. (1) The floors, tiers and roofs of the premises shall be entirely of
fire-resisting materials to the satisfaction of the Building Authority and
the licensing authority.

(2) Wood flooring, where permitted, shall be laid directly on to
concrete and shall be suitably protected against dry rot. In any position
where this form of construction is impracticable, the wood flooring shall
be 32 mm thick and shall be grooved and tongued.

(3) All wood centering used under concrete or other positions shall
be removed, and centering in positions from which removal is
impracticable shall be of metal.

15. (1) All doors or openings approved by the Building Authority
and the licensing authority for the purpose of egress from the premises
and all such doors from the stage and dressing rooms shall be clearly
indicated by the word EXIT in block letters in English and Chinese. The
letters shall not be less than 175 ram, high.

(2) Such notices shall be at a height of at least 2 m above the floor
and, where possible and desirable, shall be placed over such doors or
openings.

(3) Doors and openings, other than exits, in sight of the audience,
which lead to portions of the premises accessible to the public, shall
have notices placed over them indicating the use of such portions. Such
doors and openings shall not resemble exits.

(4) Notices and signs (handpointers) indicating the way out of the
premises shall be provided as the licensing authority may consider
necessary.

(5) Notices bearing the words NO EXIT shall not be provided.

16. Save in exceptional circumstances, the premises shall not have
more than 2 tiers, including the gallery, above the level of the pit, and a
tier shall not be constructed with a slope of more than 35 degrees.

17. The height between any floor and the under side of the tier or
ceiling above it shall in no part be less than 3 m.

18. The floor of the highest part of the pit, or of the stalls where
there is no pit, shall not be more than 150 mm above the level of the
street at the principal entrance to the pit and the lowest part of the floor
of the pit or stalls shall not be more than 5 m below the level of the street
at the principal entrance to the pit, except that where owing to the
natural levels of the site and adjoining roads this is not possible or
where regulation 6A applies to the premises, then such floor levels shall
be subject to the special approval of the Building Authority.





19. (1) Two separate exits shall be provided from every tier or
floor which accommodates not more than 500 persons, and one
additional exit shall be provided for every 250 or part of 250 persons
above 500.

(2) Two of the exits from each tier or floor shall open into
different thoroughfares or ways.

(3) If the tier or floor accommodates not more than 300
persons the width of each exit shall be not less than 1.2 m measured
between the walls at any point or between the leaves of the doors
when open, and if the tier or floor accommodates more than 300
persons the width of each of the exits shall be not less than 1.5 m
measured in like manner.

(4) In the case of any premises or portions of premises which
are 12 m or more above pavement level the total width of exits
provided shall be 25 per cent in excess of the width required by
paragraph (3).

(5) If any tier or floor be divided into 2 or more parts exits as
required by this regulation shall be provided from each of such
parts.

(6) In calculating the number of persons who can be accom-
modated in any tier or floor or part of a tier or floor, the accom-
modation of all standing and waiting spaces in such tier or floor or
part of a tier or floor shall be included. For the purpose of this
regulation, any tea room, lounge, restaurant or foyer shall be
regarded as a waiting space.

(7) Exits shall be arranged so as to afford a ready means of
egress from all parts of each tier or floor and shall lead directly into
thoroughfares or ways. In the case of theatres and music halls and
other premises where the principal fire risk is on the stage, some of
the exits from each part of each tier or floor shall be placed in
positions remote from the stage.

(8) Steps leading from any tier or floor to an exit shall, if
necessary, be screened from such tier or floor by fire-resisting
materials and shall be lighted to the satisfaction of the Building
Authority and the licensing authority.

(9) All entrance and exit doors, other than pass doors in
connexion with spaces in which persons await. admission, shall be
arranged so as to be available for exit during the whole of the time
that the public are on the premises.

(10) No lift shall be considered as an exit within the meaning of
these regulations.

20. (1) Every lobby, corridor or passage intended for the use
of the audience shall be formed of fire-resisting materials and shall,
when finished, be at the narrowest point of the widths specified for
exits in regulation 19(3) and (4).





(2) Where possible, inclines shall be used instead of steps but no
corridor, passage or gangway outside the auditorium shall be inclined to
a steeper gradient than 1 in 10.

(3) Where a sloping corridor leads direct to a stair the corridor, for
a distance of 1.5 m from the stair, shall be level.

(4) There shall be no projections, other than handrails as provided
for in regulation 24(8), exceeding 50 mm from the walls of such corridors
or passages within 2 m of the floor. All recesses shall be defended.

21. (1) Pay boxes and check boxes shall be placed so as not to
obstruct exitways, and pay boxes shall be adequately ventilated.

(2) Pay boxes, check boxes and attendants' seats shall be fixed in
such positions as not to obstruct means of exit, and any mirrors,
pictures, notices or advertisements which may be permitted by the
licensing authority shall be attached to or hung upon the walls in
positions in which they will not be likely to cause obstruction to exit and
shall be fixed flat against the wall or kept clear of the head-line, i.e. 2 m
above the floor.

(3) Advertisement boards or easels shall not be placed in positions
in which they are likely to obstruct means of exit or to be overturned.
Notice in writing of any proposal to rail off a portion of the vestibule for
the accommodation of such boards or easels shall be given to the
licensing authority and written consent obtained in the manner
prescribed by regulation 7(2).

22. (1) The aggregate unobstructed width of all the exit doorways
or passages that lead from a vestibule towards a thoroughfare or way
shall be at least one-third greater than the aggregate width of all the exits
that lead into such vestibule.

(2) Any portion of a vestibule used for the display of loose or
projecting advertisement boards or easels shall be defined by means of a
chain or other device.

23. (1) Provision shall not be made in the corridors for hanging hats
and cloaks.

(2) Where cloak-rooms are provided, they shall be enclosed in fire-
resisting materials, shall be adequately ventilated and shall be so
situated that the persons using them shall not interfere with the free use
of any exitway. The fittings shall be of metal or hardwood.

24. (1) Staircases intended for the use of the public from any tier or
floor or part of a tier or floor accommodating not more than 300 persons
shall be in no part less than 1.2 m wide and such staircases from any tier
or floor or part of a tier or floor accommodating more than 300 persons
shall be in no part less than 1.5 m wide.





(2) Such staircases shall be without winders, shall be in flights of
not more than 16 or less than 3 steps each, shall not have more than 2
successive flights without a turn, and if there be more than 12 steps in a
flight, shall not have more than one flight without a turn.

(3) The several flights of steps shall be properly supported and
enclosed to the satisfaction of the Building Authority and the licensing
authority.

(4) Staircases, unless constructed of reinforced concrete, shall
have solid square (as distinguished from spandrel) steps.

(5) The landings, unless constructed of reinforced concrete, shall
be at least 150 mm thick, and the depth of the landing between the
flights shall not be less than the width of the flight.

(6) The treads shall be not less than 280 mm wide and the risers not
more than 150 mm high. The treads and risers of each flight shall be of
uniform width and height. Each step shall lap at least 25 mm over the
back edge of the step below.

(7) Every staircase and the roof thereof shall be of such fire-
resisting material and construction as may be approved by the Building
Authority and the licensing authority.

(8) A continuous handrail shall be fixed on each side of all steps
and landings at a height of 850 mm above the steps or landings. The rail
shall be supported by strong metal brackets built into the wall and shall
not project more than 75 mm. Where the flight of steps returns the newel
wall shall be chased so as to allow the handrail to turn without
projecting over the landing.

(9) Any other projections from the walls of a staircase shall be at
least 2 m above the steps or landings and any recesses shall be
defended.

25. (1) All doors used by the public as exit doors shall, unless
otherwise agreed in writing by the Building Authority and the licensing
authority, be hung in 2 folds, shall be made to open in the direction of
exit and shall be hung so as not to obstruct, when open, any gangway,
passage, staircase or landing. If such doors are also intended for use as
entrances one of the folds shall be made to open both ways.

(2) Doors leading from exit passages, staircases or corridors shall,
where considered necessary by the licensing authority, be hung so as
to be closed by the stream of persons passing from the auditorium to
the street, and shall in any case be fitted with springs and arranged so
as not to clash with exit or other doors.

(3) A door shall not open immediately upon a step or steps but a
landing at least 900 mm in depth shall be provided between the step or
steps and the door.





(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 nun 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 he 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.





27. (1) Any barriers which may be provided for checking or
controlling admission shall be arranged so that the portions immediately
in the line of exit open automatically upon pressure being applied in the
direction of exit and so as not to reduce the width of the exitway. All
such barriers shall be shown on the plans submitted.

(2) Rope barriers shall be fitted with automatic catches or slip
connexions and shall be arranged so as not to trail on the floor when
parted and the fittings shall not project into the gangway or exitway.

28. If chains and padlocks be used for securing exit doors when the
public are not on the premises, a keyboard shall be provided in a
position approved by the licensing authority and before the admission
of the public the chains and padlocks shall be hung upon such board,
each in an allotted position, and shall remain upon the board during the
whole of the time that the public are on the premises. The position of the
board shall be so situated as to be easily discernable by any police or
authorized inspecting officer.

29. (1) Gangways not less than 1.05 m wide shall be formed-

(a) leading direct to the exit doors; and

(b)intersecting the rows of seating in such a manner that no seat
shall be more than 3 m from a gangway measured in the line of
seating.

(2) Where steppings are provided in intersecting gangways,
suitable hand-grips shall be provided at the ends of the seats.

(3) There shall be no projections into a gangway which diminish
the clear width of the gangway.

30. All gangways and exitways and the treads of steps and
stairways shall be maintained with non-slippery surfaces.

31. The edges of the treads of steps and stairways shall be made
conspicuous, if so required by the licensing authority.

32. Drugget, matting, crumb cloths and other floor coverings shall
be secured and maintained so as not to be likely to ruck or to be in any
way a source of danger.

33. Any curtains which may be permitted by the licensing authority
to be hung over doorways or in or across corridors or gangways shall
not conceal notices, shall be parted in the centre and shall be hung so
that they can readily be drawn aside and so as not to trail on the floor.

34. (1) Guard rails not less than 1.1 m high measured from the floor
level or inclined guard rails of a projection and pattern to be approved
by the Director of Fire Services shall be provided on the resters in front
of gangways in tiers.





(2) The tops of resters shall be constructed with the surface
inclined towards the seating at an angle of 30 degrees, and shall be
concave in section, or shall be provided with such other means as to
allow only small articles to be placed thereon and to ensure that such
articles are not liable to fall to the tier or area below.

35. At theatres, music halls or other like premises no enclosure
(except refreshment rooms, foyers and waiting spaces), where the
public can assemble for any purpose other than to view the per-
formance, shall be provided.

36. Where so required by the licensing authority suitable
accommodation shall be provided for persons awaiting admission to
the seating, at premises referred to in regulation 35.

37. (1) The seating area assigned to each person shall be not
less than-

(a) 700 mm deep where backs are provided; or

(b) 600 mm deep where backs are not provided; and

(e) 500 mm wide where arms are provided; or

(d) 450 mm wide where arms are not provided.

(2) In all cases there shall be an unobstructed way or space at
least 300 mm in depth, measured between perpendiculars, between
the back of each seat and the front of the seat immediately behind.

(3) The seating shall be fixed firmly to the floor.

(4) If seats be made to tip up automatically they shall be
actuated by weights.

38. (1) In the case of any premises which are not intended to
be used regularly for a closely-seated audience, the seating shall be
arranged in accordance with regulation 37(1) and (2) and provision
shall be made for fixing securely to the floor the rows of seating
flanking the front, back and cross gangways and the seats near exits.

(2) If chairs are used they shall be battened together in lengths
of not less than 4 chairs.

39. (1) Premises shall not be used for a closely-seated
audience except in accordance with plans previously submitted to
and approved in writing by the Building Authority and the licensing
authority.

(2) In the case of premises used regularly for a closely-seated
audience the seating shall be firmly fixed to the floor.

(3) A copy of the seating plan shall be kept readily available at
the premises and shall be shown to any authorized inspecting officer.





(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;

(e)the proscenium opening shall be provided with a fireresisting
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;

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;





(i)whenever the safety curtain is lowered all lights in the
auditorium shall be immediately lighted;

(j)the words SAFETY CURTAIN in plain block letters, and the
Chinese characters %AK shall be painted on the safety
curtain. The letters and characters shall be not less than 300
ram high and shall be in a central position in which they can
be seen from all parts of the auditorium and not less than 900
mm from the bottom of the safety curtain. If it be desired to
place upon the safety curtain any advertisement or decoration
such advertisement or decoration shall be painted upon the
curtain itself and shall not be within 300 mm, of any portion of
the words SAFETY CURTAIN or of the Chinese characters

(k)wires and ropes in connexion with gymnastic or other
displays or any other apparatus or scenery or properties shall
not at any time during the performance cross the plane of
descent of the safety curtain. Special precautions shall be
taken by the licensee to ensure that curtains or hangings do
not in any circumstances interfere with the descent of the
safety curtain;

(1)except as provided in this paragraph the space above the
stage shall be of sufficient height to allow of the safety
curtain being raised in one piece above the top of the
proscenium opening and of all scenes being so raised without
rolling. Where in existing buildings the space above the stage
is insufficient to allow the safety curtain to be raised in one
piece, sectional safety curtains of such design as may be
approved by the Director of Fire Services may be provided;

(m)the roof over the stage shall be of fire-resisting material and
shall be provided with a lantern light or lights at the back
thereof equal at the base to one-sixth of the area of the stage.
Such lantern light shall be glazed at the sides with sheet glass
not more than 3 mm in thickness and shall be capable of being
opened to an extent equal at least to the superficial area
required at the base of the lantern light. The sashes shall be
bottom hung to open outwards, shall be of a type that cannot
be rendered in-operative by warping or settlement or by dirt
and shall be capable of being opened by the cutting of a cord
or the fusing of a link. Such cord shall be brought down to the
stage to a position near the safety-curtain release and shall be
suitably indicated;

(n)the stage shall be ventilated to the satisfaction of the Building
Authority;

(o)the sashes and other moving parts of the lantern light shall be
tested periodically to ensure their being in efficient working
order. There shall be no obstruction to the upward flow of air
from the stage to the ventilators.





(2) Subject as provided in this paragraph this regulation shall apply
to all structures as aforesaid, whether already erected or hereafter to be
erected:

Provided that it shall be lawful for the Building Authority, after
consultation with the Director of Fire Services, to exempt any structure
for such period or periods as he may think fit from all or any of the
provisions of this regulation.. any such exemption may be subject to
such conditions as the Building Authority may see fit to impose.

(3) The owner and the licensee of any structure as aforesaid in
respect of which any failure to comply with any provision of this
regulation is proved to exist or to continue shall upon summary
conviction be liable to a fine of $1,000.

41. (1) Stage floors shall be of hardwood not less than 32 mm thick
with hardwood or fire-resisting supports and shall be sufficiently strong
for any type of performance which is likely to be given.

(2) Flies, including lighting flies and perches and gridirons, shall be
of fire-resisting material and adequate means of escape direct to the
open air shall be provided therefrom.

(3) Scenery shall be counterweighted and hung on wire ropes as far
as practicable. Counterweights of scenery shall be guarded, and where
possible shall be carried to the walls and eased in.

(4) Access to flies, gridirons, electricians' perches and other raised
platforms, other than lighting perches not more than 1.2 m above or
below a platform or fly to which suitable access is provided, shall be by
means of step-ladders with handrails

42. Except with the consent in writing of the licensing authority and
in accordance with any conditions of such consent, scenery or stage
properties shall not be kept or used on any platform or in any other part
of premises which are not provided with a safety curtain of a pattern
approved by the licensing authority.

43. (1) Scenery or properties shall not be kept or used in the stage
basement or in any part of premises other than on the stage or in the
approved scene or property store.

(2) The stage shall not in any circumstances be congested with
scenery or properties, or the exits therefrom obstructed during
performances.

(3) Except with the consent in writing of the licensing authority and
subject to the conditions of such consent, scenery or properties shall
not be placed on the auditorium side of the safety curtain.

44. (1) Such dressing-room and staff-room accommodation for
performers, musicians and staff shall be provided for both sexes as the
licensing authority may consider necessary, having regard to





the use proposed to be made of premises and the maximum number
of persons to be employed.
(2) The dressing-rooms shall be separated from the remainder
of premises by walls constructed of fire-resisting materials, with only
such means of communication therewith as may be approved by the
licensing authority.
(3) A ventilated lobby or corridor constructed of fire-resisting
materials shall be provided between the stage and the dressing-room
block, and such lobby shall be fitted with self-closing fire-resisting
doors at each end thereof so fitted as to swing both ways.
(4) Ventilation direct to the open air shall be provided to the
corridors in the dressing-room block.
(5) All dressing-rooms and staircases leading thereto shall be
constructed of fire-resisting materials and shall be connected with
exits leading direct into a thoroughfare or way, one of such exits
being independent of any exit by way of the stage or the approaches
thereto.
(6) All fittings in dressing-rooms shall as far as practicable be
fire-resisting.
(7) Dressing-rooms shall not be situated more than one storey
below the street level.
(8) The exit doors from the dressing-room block shall be fitted
with automatic bolts only. The doors to single dressing-rooms may
be fitted with other approved fastenings. Permanent ventilation shall
be provided to dressing-rooms by means of flues built into the
brickwork or by such other means as may be approved by the
Building Authority.

45. (1) Suitable workshops, store rooms, scene stores, prop-
erty stores and offices shall be provided if required by the licensing
authority.
(2) Workshops, store rooms, scene stores, property stores and
wardrobe and painting rooms shall be separated from the public
portion of premises and from one another by brick or concrete walls
not less than 225 mm thick or by such other construction as may be
approved by the licensing authority and shall be ventilated to the
satisfaction of the licensing authority from the highest point direct
to the open air.
(3) All openings in such division walls shall be of such size as
the Building Authority and the licensing authority may approve and
shall be fitted with fire-resisting doors or fire-resisting screens. If iron
doors are provided they shall overlap the door frame at least 75 mm
when closed, and if made in 2 folds such folds shall overlap each
other at least 75 mm when closed.
(4) The floors and ceilings of the portions of premises men-
tioned in paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be formed of fire-resisting
materials.





Miscellaneous

46. (1) Kitchens and serveries shall be separated from the
public portion of 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.

47. Constructional ironwork shall, if considered necessary by
the Building Authority, be embedded in fire-resisting materials.

48. Soft wood or other inflammable wall linings, decorations,
partitions, screens or barriers shall not be used in any part of
premises and cavities shall not be left behind any linings or
decorations.

49. All fixed or permanent decorations shall be of incombus-
tible materials. Any fixed hangings and curtains which may be
permitted by the licensing authority shall be of heavy woollen
material only.

50. 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.

51. 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 premises.

52. (1) The sides of any boxes which may be provided shall
not exceed 900 mm 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

53. (1) Fire Service installations and equipment shall be pro-
vided to the satisfaction of the Director of Fire Services.

(2) Hydrants shall be provided in theatres, music halls, exhi-
bition halls and in any other premises in which, in the opinion of the
Director of Fire Services, such protection 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 premises as the Director
of Fire Services may specify in each case.
(4) Hydrants shall be provided with the Hong Kong Fire
Services Department standard fittings. Hydrants, drenchers and
sprinklers shall be connected with a main on which a suitable
pressure and volume of water are always available.





54. In theatres and music halls and any other premises in
which, in the opinion of the licensing authority, such protection is
necessary, direct telephone communication shall be established with
the nearest Fire Services Department Station.

55. Premises shall be provided with lightning conductors if
considered necessary by the Building Authority.

Sanitary provisions

56. (1) Every place of public entertainment shall be provided
with watercloset fitments, urinals and lavatory basins in accordance
with the provisions of the Building (Standards of Sanitary Fitments,
Plumbing, Drainage Works and Latrines) Regulations, notwith-
standing that the place of public entertainment may be situated in a
part of the Colony to which those regulations do not apply.

(2) Waterclosets shall not, save where unavoidable, be
approached directly from the auditorium or from any space in
which the public await admission.

(3) If lengthy cinematograph displays are to be given in any
place of public entertainment, one of the watercloset fitments or
urinals required, by the Building (Standards of Sanitary Fitments,
Plumbing, Drainage Works and Latrines) Regulations, to be pro-
vided for the persons employed or likely to be employed therein shall
be provided contiguous to the operating enclosure.

57. Natural lighting by means of windows or skylights shall be
provided to the auditorium and (where practicable) to all other parts
of premises. Suitable curtains or shutters may be provided so that
during performances the windows and skylights may be obscured.

58. All means for the admission of light and air shall be
utilized as far as practicable when premises are not in use by the
public and all windows and skylights shall be kept clean.

59. An adequate number of metal bins or receptacles with
properly fitting covers shall be provided for dust and refuse. Such
receptacles shall be maintained in a clean and wholesome condition,
in an open area or other suitable place.

Lighting, cooling, electrical, ventilating and
mechanical installations

60. An application for a licence or renewal of a licence under
the regulations in this Part shall be accompanied by a certificate of
stability of the alternative gas lighting system after an examination
of the installations.





61. If the licensing authority thinks it expedient he may call
upon the licensee of premises to furnish a certificate of stability of
the electric system.

62. All portions of premises to which the public have access
shall be provided with 2 independent systems of lighting, i.e.
electricity and gas, to the satisfaction of the licensing authority and
the lighting points provided in accordance with this regulation shall
be indicated to the satisfaction of the licensing authority.

In any portion of premises the total illumination on the 2
systems required by this regulation is hereinafter referred to as
'minimum lighting' of that portion.

63. The minimum lighting in all portions of premises shall be
maintained continuously while the public are on the premises:

Provided that so long as there is sufficient daylight in any
portion of the premises artificial light need not be maintained in that
portion.

64. For the preservation of orderly conduct as much light shall
be maintained in the auditorium as is possible without detriment to
the performance or entertainment.

65. Good general illumination shall be provided in the audi-
torium whenever possible without detriment to the performance
or entertainment.

66. Each system of lighting shall be so installed that a fault or
accident on one system cannot in any circumstances affect the other.

67. The lighting points shall be so arranged that all parts of the
premises, including recesses and cupboards, can be adequately
illuminated.

68. If the installation of oil or candle lamps be permitted by
the licensing authority the lamps shall be of a pattern approved by
the licensing authority and shall be properly fixed away from
woodwork or other combustible materials and where practicable
they shall be out of reach of the public. Lamps for burning kerosene
or other mineral oil shall not be provided.

69. Provision shall be made so that each notice indicating an
exit can be illuminated by a light on each system. In the auditorium
of a theatre or music hall. and in such other places or positions as the
licensing authority may determine, provision shall be made so that
such notice can be internally illuminated by a light on at least one of
the systems.

70. The lighting of exit notices shall not in any circumstances
be extinguished or dimmed while the public are on the premises.





71. Notices, other than exit notices, in or about the auditorium
or main hall, shall not be internally illuminated.

72. Corridors and staircases, which form the means of escape
from any stage or platform or from any dressing or retiring rooms,
and the notices indicating the exits from such portions of the
premises, shall be provided with 2 independent systems of lighting
to the satisfaction of the licensing authority:

Provided that, in the case of small premises, 2 independent
systems of lighting need not be provided if the licensing authority is
satisfied that 2 systems are not necessary in those portions of the
premises.

73. Gas, oil or candle lamps shall not be installed within the
limits of the stage or platform or in positions in which it is possible
for them to come into contact with scenery or properties.

74. (1) Lamp shades of inflammable material shall not be
provided.

(2) Lamp shades shall be of incombustible material except
when intended for use in positions remote from combustible
materials. If shades of combustible material be provided for use
in such positions, they shall be rendered satisfactorily non-
inflammable, shall be suitably ventilated to the satisfaction of the
licensing authority and shall be so arranged that, in case of electric
lighting fittings, it is not possible for the shades to come into contact
with the lamp or holder, and in the case of gas fittings, the shades are
efficiently protected from the flame or from any parts of the fitting
liable to reach a high temperature. No large or elaborate shade shall
be provided without the previous consent of the licensing authority.

75. (1) The main switches, meters and other electrical
apparatus in connexion with the intake from the supply undertaking
shall be installed in an enclosure. The enclosure shall be in a dry
place, and shall be of adequate size, constructed of fire-resisting
materials and adequately ventilated.

(2) The enclosure referred to in paragraph (1) shall be used
only for the accommodation of such apparatus, and no water or gas
pipes shall be therein. Means shall be adopted to the satisfaction of
the Building Authority and the licensing authority to prevent smoke
or gases passing into the enclosure.

76. Boilers, engines and other plant used for generating elec-
tricity, and secondary batteries, shall be installed in enclosures.
The enclosures shall be of adequate size, constructed of fire-
resisting materials and adequately ventilated to the satisfaction of
the Building Authority and the licensing authority.





77. (1) Connexions to stage switchboards and other large
control boards shall be readily accessible and any live conductors at
the back of such boards shall be protected to the satisfaction of the
licensing authority.

(2) All parts of switches and fuses, and any conductors which
are alive or liable to become alive, shall be so protected that
accidental contact with them is impossible:

Provided that this paragraph shall not apply to any such
apparatus installed in a position which is recognized by the licensing
authority as being accessible only to skilled electricians.

(3) Switch and fuse boards and other controlling apparatus
shall, wherever practicable, be installed in positions inaccessible to
the public. If the licensing authority agrees in writing to such
apparatus being installed within reach of the public, arrangements
shall be made to prevent interference by any unauthorized person.
Cut-outs shall not be installed in positions where they may be visible
to the assembled public.

(4) Local switching for lighting shall be avoided as far as
practicable in all parts of premises accessible to the public.

(5) The rating of switches which are liable to frequent opera-
tion shall be for currents 50 per cent in excess of the maximum
current of the main circuits or sub-circuits controlled.

(6) When practicable motor-starting switch gear shall be
installed close to the motor controlled thereby and shall be so placed
that the motor is clearly visible to the operator. Any apparatus or
switch provided for speed control or for stopping shall, if installed
away from the motor, be so arranged that it cannot be used as a
starter.

If in any case the permission of the licensing authority in
writing is given for the remote control of motors, a suitable isolating
switch shall be installed close to the motor.

(7) Ironclad and other enclosed switches, other than tumbler
switches, shall have the 'On' and 'Off' positions clearly indicated.

(8) Switches and cut-outs shall be labelled as may be con-
sidered necessary by the licensing authority, to indicate clearly the
main circuits or sub-circuits which they control.

78. (1) Ample space shall be provided for the convenient
operation and proper maintenance of all switch gear; any platform
provided for such purposes shall be of fire-resisting construction,
and the floor shall be of a non-conducting material or shall be
covered with an insulating mat. Guardrails and step-ladders with
handrails shall be provided where considered necessary by the
licensing authority.





(2) If considered necessary by the licensing authority for obviating
risk of shock, guardrails shall be constructed of English oak or teak, and
any metal within reach of a person on the platform shall be satisfactorily
protected.

79. (1) Wiring shall not be run in a ventilating duct, flue or air shaft,
or installed in a lift unless it is essential for the operation of the lift.

(2) A cable duct shall be stopped at any point at which it passes
through a fire-resisting wall or floor so as to prevent the passage of fire
or smoke from one section of the duct to another.

(3) Cable ways shall not be formed in the protective covering of
structural steel work.

(4) Conduits shall be efficiently protected against corrosion.

(5) Where cables are permitted without conduits or similar
protection (e.g. for connexions to battens), they shall be efficiently
protected by an asbestic or other non-inflammable covering and shall be
supported to the satisfaction of the licensing authority. This paragraph
shall not apply to cables used in connexion with portable apparatus.

(6) The use of flexible cord or cable shall be avoided whenever
practicable. In any case in which such a conductor is permitted it shall
be as short as possible. Each cord or cable shall be fitted with a separate
plug connexion.

(7) Sub-circuits for current-consuming devices other than lamps
shall not be connected to lighting circuits:

Provided that any such device which consumes not more than 500
watts may be connected to a separate sub-circuit of a lighting
distribution board.

(8) Sub-circuits from one source of supply only shall be taken into
any fitting, and a voltage greater than 250 shall not exist between any
conductors in any fitting.

(9) Multiple core and bunch cables shall be suitably insulated and
protected.

80. (1) All suspended fittings or apparatus, other than small single-
lamp pendants fitted at a height of less than 3 m above the floor level,
shall be provided with satisfactory means of suspension independent of
the conductors. Heavy pendent fittings or apparatus shall, unless
rigidly fixed, be provided with 2 means of suspension independent of
the conductors. A self-sustaining winch shall be provided for such
fittings or apparatus, if the licensing authority so requires. Proper means
of access shall be provided for the inspection and maintenance of the
fittings or apparatus.





(2) Fittings and accessories liable to interference or damage shall
be protected to the satisfaction of the licensing authority.

(3) A sufficient number of sockets shall be installed to minimize the
use of flexible cords or cables. Plugs and accessories connected to
flexible cords or cables shall be fitted with suitable clamps to grip the
protective covering of the conductors.

81. (1) Generators and motors shall be designed for the particular
purposes for which they are required and shall be installed only in
approved positions.

(2) Such machines, unless of the pipe-ventilated or flameproof
type, shall be installed in enclosures constructed of fire-resisting
materials and adequately ventilated.

(3) Every such machine shall be fitted with a plate indicating the
type, voltage, speed, capacity and, where applicable, the frequency and
number of phases.

82. (1) Resistances shall be placed only in positions approved by
the licensing authority, and if so required by the licensing authority
shall be installed in fire-resisting enclosures which shall be ventilated to
the satisfaction of the licensing authority. Banks of resistances shall be
centralized and arranged so that each unit is readily accessible.

(2) Tracker wires shall be so installed and shielded that, in the
event of breakage, slackness or other displacement, they cannot make
contact with live metal.

(3) Liquid resistances shall be mounted on approved trays.

83. Radiators, convectors and other current-consuming devices
shall not be installed except with the consent in writing of the licensing
authority. If such a device be installed it shall be securely fixed in
position and, if liable in any circumstances to reach a high temperature,
shall be provided with a stout wire guard of close mesh, securely fixed
and so arranged that no part of the guard is within 150 mm of any
portion of the device which is at a high temperature. The metal
framework and the guard shall be earthed.

84. Electric kettles, irons and other appliances shall be used only in
positions specially approved by the licensing authority. If the
temperature of a non-luminous appliance be liable to exceed 100'C, a
pilot lamp shall be installed to indicate whether the current is on or off.
The pilot lamp final sub-circuit shall be separately fused on each pole.

85. In any premises where a safety curtain is provided to the
proscenium opening

(a)electric light shall be the only illuminant provided for or on the
stage and (where such accommodation is provided) in the
stage basement, the flies, property rooms and scene stores;





(b)apparatus shall be so fixed and arranged that it cannot in
any circumstances interfere with the proper working of the
safety curtain.

86. (1) The outer cases of battens, footlights, lanterns and
similar fittings shall be of hard metal of not less than 1 mm thick. If
wood be used for the construction of portable lengths, it shall be
teak or English oak of such thickness as may be approved by the
licensing authority.

(2) Battens, lanterns and similar fittings shall be efficiently
ventilated and the cases and all metal work shall be earthed.

(3) The lamps and any parts of such apparatus liable to
become hot shall be so arranged and guarded as not to endanger
scenery or other material. The guard shall be of wire mesh or of such
other type as will afford ventilation, shall be rigidly fixed and, where
practicable, shall be at a distance of at least 300 mm. vertically and
75 mm horizontally from the casing of the lamp or holder.

(4) Each batten shall be suspended by at least 3 steel wire
ropes, and if required by the licensing authority a suitable self-
sustaining winch shall be provided.

87. If it is desired to instal in the auditorium or main hall any
lamp or apparatus for the purposes of stage illumination, advertise-
ment or special effects, such lamp or apparatus shall be contained in
a suitable enclosure arranged to the satisfaction of the licensing
authority.

88. Except with the consent of the licensing authority and
subject to any conditions of such consent, any lamp which may be
used in the auditorium for projecting advertisements, stage illumina-
tion, special effects or for any other purpose shall be contained in a
suitable enclosure to the satisfaction of the licensing authority.

89. If any system of illumination be installed which is not
contemplated in these regulations, such conditions as may be
considered necessary by the licensing authority shall be complied
with in respect of such system.

90. Suitably protected portable distribution boards shall be
provided as the licensing authority may consider necessary to ensure
adequate fuse protection to small final sub-circuits fed through stage
sockets. The current in any such sub-circuit supplying a number of
small incandescent lamps shall be limited to 5 amperes.

91. (1) The electrical installation shall be in the charge of a
competent person during the whole of the time that the public are on
premises.





(2) In premises where a safety curtain is provided to the
proscenium opening the electrician in charge of the electrical
installation, or a competent assistant electrician, shall remain within the
stage risk during the whole of the time that the public are on the
premises:

Provided that this regulation shall not operate so as to prevent the
electrician in charge for the time being leaving the stage in case of
urgent necessity in connexion with the electrical installation.

92. (1) Temporary electrical installations shall comply with the
regulations.

(2) All temporary installations shall be disconnected from the
permanent installation immediately after each occasion on which they
are used and shall be entirely removed immediately the need therefor
has ceased.

93. In premises where exhibitions or bazaars are to be frequently
held, suitable distributing means shall be permanently installed, with
tappings each controlled by a double-pole switch and double-pole cut-
outs.

Distribution boards shall be provided as the licensing authority
may consider necessary.

94. All lampholders within normal reach shall be kept fitted with
lamps.

95. Wiring and apparatus which will be out of use during the run of
a production, or which are not likely to be required for a period
exceeding one month, shall be disconnected during such period by the
withdrawal of the fuses on both poles. Permanently disused wiring and
apparatus shall be removed.

96. A diagram and/or schedule indicating clearly the arrangements
of the circuits and sub-circuits, the position of the distribution boards
and the sizes of the cables shall be kept in an accessible position on
premises.

97. At least one bucket filled with dry sand or a chemical
extinguisher of a type approved by the Director of Fire Services, shall be
provided and kept readily accessible in the following positions, viz.
intake rooms, main distribution rooms, motor generator rooms, near
stage switch boards and in such other positions as the Director of Fire
Services may consider necessary.

98. In cases in which premises form part of larger premises the
electrical services for such part shall not be used for any purpose in
connexion with the remaining parts of the premises except with the
consent in writing of the licensing authority and in accordance with any
conditions of such consent.





99. Radio apparatus or any electrical amplifying apparatus
shall not be installed or used except with the consent in writing of the
licensing authority and in accordance with any conditions of such
consent.

Gas installations

100. Gas meters and the connexions thereto shall be installed in
an enclosure constructed of fire-resisting materials. The enclosure
shall be ventilated to the open air and shall be reserved exclusively
for the meters and connexions. A main cock with fixed handle shall
be provided and shall be accessible only to authorized persons.

101. Gas burners shall be guarded by wire guards or glass
globes or other efficient means and shall be protected against
draughts to the satisfaction of the licensing authority. In open
exitways or other exposed positions the gas burners shall be enclosed
in weatherproof lanterns. Fittings and accessories liable to interfer-
ence or damage shall be protected to the satisfaction of the licensing
authority.

102. Any connexion to the gas mains for the supply of one of
the systems of lighting required by regulation 62 shall be made in
such a manner that an accident to any other gas services or supplies
cannot jeopardize the minimum lighting. A separate connexion to
the gas main shall be made for the supply to any large boiler, engine
or cooking plant and to such other apparatus as the licensing
authority may determine.

103. (1) Piping other than the connexions to the meter shall be
of hard metal and shall be securely fixed away from electrical wiring
and apparatus. Where liable to corrosion, piping shall be efficiently
protected by painting or such other method as may be approved by
the licensing authority.
(2) No wires for the purpose of grounding any electrical
apparatus shall be connected to gas piping.

104. Lighting brackets and similar fittings shall be of a rigid
pattern. Heavy pendent fittings shall be fitted with secondary means
of suspension.

105. Taps within reach of the public shall be of a key pattern or
shall be rendered inaccessible to unauthorized persons.

106. In any case in which remote control of gas lights or
appliances is permitted by the licensing authority, a suitable bypass
and pilot light installation shall be provided.

107. (1) Appliances for high-pressure gas lighting, lime-light
or any other purpose not provided for in these regulations shall not
be installed except with the consent of the licensing authority and in
accordance with any conditions of such consent.





(2) Ovens, geysers, gas-rings or other gas appliances shall not be
installed except in positions or rooms specially approved by the
licensing authority. If installed, they shall be mounted upon approved
incombustible material and, unless the licensing authority agrees
otherwise, shall be connected to the supply by rigid piping. Rubber or
soft metal tubing shall not be provided. Gas irons shall not be provided
except with the consent in writing of the licensing authority, and in
accordance with any condition of such consent. The room or other place
in which any such appliance is installed shall be ventilated to the
satisfaction of the licensing authority and, unless specially exempted by
the licensing authority, shall be separated by fire-resisting materials from
the remainder of premises.

Ventilation and cooling

108. (1) Means of ventilation capable of providing a supply of
outdoor air at the minimum rate of 30 m' per occupant per hour shall be
installed at premises. The ventilation shall be effected by means of
mechanical plant capable of giving a positive supply and shall be
supplemented, if so required by the Building Authority, by a mechanical
means of exhaust ventilation:

Provided that in certain cases a positive supply shall not be
required if the Building Authority is satisfied that the standard of
ventilation prescribed by this regulation can be maintained by natural
means or by means of a mechanical exhaust system.

(2) The entering air shall be so distributed that all occupied parts of
the structure, including entrance vestibules, waiting spaces and
refreshment saloons, are reached and the vitiated air effectually
displaced.

(3) The condition of the air shall not be regarded as satisfactory if
the amount of carbon dioxide in occupied portions of premises, taken at
a level of 1 m to 2 m above the floor level, exceeds 10 parts in 10 000.

109. When a cooling plant is installed the machinery in connexion
therewith shall be contained in a room ventilated to external atmosphere
and provided with fire-resisting partitions and doors.

110. The inlet and outlet gratings, openings, ducts and fans shall be
so placed, and of such size, that no objectionable draughts are caused.

111. When air ducts and shafts are constructed of material other
than metal they shall be formed of or lined with a suitable smooth
material imprevious to moisture. All ducts shall have adequate means of
access for cleaning purposes.





112. In any premises where a safety curtain is provided to the
proscenium opening the installation shall be such that under any
conditions of working it shall not be possible for a current of air to
be drawn from the stage to the auditorium, and in order to ensure
this supplementary mechanical means of extracting air from the
stage shall be provided if required by the Building Authority and
the licensing authority.

113. Independent means of extraction from lavatories and
sanitary conveniences shall be provided and so arranged that the air
movements shall not be from the lavatories and conveniences into
other parts of premises.

114. All regulating valves and dampers necessary to secure
effective air distribution shall be fitted with pointers or other means
of indicating the positions in which they are set and with an
approved locking device which cannot readily be interfered with by
the public.

115. When practicable, means of access to all fans, motors,
control gear and other apparatus shall be provided and the starting
mechanism shall be adjacent to or in sight of the machinery which it
controls.

116. If 2 or more extraction fans are installed provision shall be
made, if required by the Building Authority and the licensing
authority, to ensure that the operation of the fans shall not be
ineffective in the event of one or more of the fans being out of use.

117. If fans are provided for both the supply and extraction of
air and the use of the extract fans alone is found to cause discomfort,
the motors shall, if so required by the Building Authority and the
licensing authority, be interlocked so as to prevent any of the extract
fans being run when the inlet fans are not working.

118. The materials used for the ventilation and cooling equip-
ment shall be incombustible as far as reasonably possible.

119. The means of ventilation shall be used continuously while
the public are on premises, so as to provide efficient ventilation.

120. Detailed instructions relative to the working of the ventila-
tion system shall be exhibited in such positions as the licensing
authority may require.

121. The ventilating shafts shall be kept clean.

122. The installation shall be constantly under the supervision
of a competent person.





123. Limelgiht, acetylene gas installations or steel cylinders for the
storage of compressed air, oxygen, hydrogen, or other gases or liquids
under pressure, shall not be used except with the consent of the
licensing authority and in accordance with any conditions of such
consent. At least 7 days' notice shall be given of any proposal to use
such apparatus.

124. Lighting fittings, switchboards, fuse-boards and other electrical
apparatus and accessories and heating apparatus shall be so placed that
they do not form an obstruction in any gangway, exitway, corridor or
staircase, and unless recessed or defended to the satisfaction of the
Building Authority, shall not be less than 2 m above the floor level.

125. On the commencement of the Public Health and Municipal
Services Ordinance, the provisions of regulations 108, 110, Ill, 114, 115,
118, 119, 120, 121 and 122 shall cease to apply to a theatre or a cinema.

PART II

SPECIAL FIRE PRECAUTIONS RELATING TO
CINEMATOGRAPH
OPERATION AND CINEMATOGRAPH FILMS
THROUGHOUT
THE COLONY

126. No structure shall be used for cinematograph exhibitions unless
it be provided with an adequate number of exits clearly indicated and so
placed and maintained as readily to afford the audience ample means of
safe egress.

127. The doors of all exits shall be so constructed and maintained as
easily to open outwards on being pressed from within.

128. Seating shall be so arranged as not to interfere with free access
to any exit. Gangways, staircases and passages leading to exits shall,
while the public are present in a structure, be kept clear of obstruction.
No person shall be allowed to stand or sit in any gangway intersecting
rows of seats or in the space between the front row of seats and the
screen; and if standing be permitted by the licensing authority in any
other gangway or portion of the auditorium, sufficient room shall be left
to allow persons to pass easily to and fro.

129. The licensee or some responsible person nominated by him in
writing for the purpose shall be in charge during the whole time of any
exhibition and there shall also be during that time a sufficient staff of
attendants in a structure for the purpose of securing safety.





130. All persons responsible for or employed in or in connexion
with an exhibition shall take all due precautions for the prevention
of accidents and shall abstain from any act whatever which tends to
cause fire and is not reasonably necessary for the purpose of the
exhibition.

131. Fire service installations and equipment suitable to the
character of a structure and adequate to deal with an outbreak of fire
shall be provided and maintained in good working order. During an
exhibition such installations and equipment shall be in the charge of
some person specially nominated for that purpose who shall see that
they are kept constantly available for use.

132. There shall always be within a cinematograph enclosure
sufficient means of dealing with fire, readily available for use, and
these shall include a thick woollen blanket, 2 buckets of water and a
bucket of dry sand. Before the commencement of each exhibition the
operator shall satisfy himself that these means within the enclosure
are ready for use.

133. No smoking shall at any time be permitted within a
cinematograph enclosure, nor in a film room nor in any part of
premises in which films are stored, wound or repaired. Notices
stating that smoking is prohibited shall be kept posted in the
enclosure and film room and any such part of premises as aforesaid.

134. No inflammable article shall unnecessarily be taken into or
allowed to remain in the enclosure, the film room or any part of
premises in which films are stored, wound or repaired.

135. Projecting apparatus shall be placed in an enclosure of
substantial construction made of or lined internally with fire-
resisting material and of sufficient dimensions to allow the operator
to work freely.

136. All fittings and fixtures within the enclosure, other than the
frames of outside windows, shall be constructed of or covered with
fire-resisting material.

137. The entrance to the enclosure shall be suitably placed and
fitted with a self-closing close-fitting door of fire-resisting material
which shall be kept closed during an exhibition. For the purpose of
this regulation 'fire-resisting material' includes teak or oak not less
than 50 mm thick.

138. The openings through which the necessary pipes and cable
pass into the enclosure shall be efficiently sealed or bushed, as the
case may be.

139. The openings in the front face of the enclosure shall be
covered with glass and shall not be larger than is necessary for
effective projection and observation.





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-





(a) a window or skylight shall be provided;

(b) the entrance shall be from the open air;
(c)alternative means of egress shall be provided, unless the
licensing authority is satisfied that compliance with this
requirement is impracticable.

(2) Paragraphs (a) and (b) of the proviso to paragraph (1) shall
not apply to a structure completed on or after 1 September 1980
where ventilation in such structure is provided in accordance with
regulation 14 1.

146. Projecting apparatus shall be placed on firm supports
constructed of fire-resisting material. Every lantern shall be fitted
with a metal shutter which can readily be inserted by hand between
the source of light and the film gate, and every projector shall be
fitted with a metal shutter so arranged as automatically to cut off
the film gate from the source of light when the projector stops. The
construction of the film gate shall be substantial and such as to
afford ample heat-radiating surface. The passage for the film shall be
sufficiently narrow to prevent flames travelling upwards and down-
wards from the light-opening, and the film must he securely held in
the upper film box.

147. Projectors shall be fitted with 2 metal boxes of substantial
construction to and from which the film shall be made to travel,
unless both the film spools are contained in a metal chamber of
substantial construction below the projector. There shall not he
more than 600 m of film in either of the 2 metal boxes. The film
boxes or chamber shall be made to close in such a manner, and shall
be fitted with film slots so constructed, as to prevent the passage of
flame to the interior of the box or chamber and they shall remain so
closed during the whole time that projection is taking place.

148. Take-up spools shall be mechanically driven and films shall
be wound on spools so that the wound film does not at any time
reach or project beyond the edges of the flanges of the spool.

149. During an exhibition all films when not in use shall be kept
in closed metal boxes of substantial construction. When in the
enclosure not more than 6 spools shall be kept in one box at the
same time.

150. (1) The total amount of film kept in any structure licensed
or used as a place of public entertainment shall not exceed 140 reels
or 250 kg.

(2) Not more than 6 000 m of film in all shall be kept in the
enclosure and the rewinding room at the same time. Film in excess of
this amount shall be stored elsewhere in accordance with the Part IX
of the Dangerous Goods (General) Regulations or in accordance
with any enactments made in substitution of such regulations.





151. A separate room shall be provided for the rewinding and
repairing of films and shall be constructed throughout of or lined
internally with fire-resisting material.

152. All fittings and fixtures within the rewinding room shall be
constructed of or covered with fire-resisting material, and the entrance
shall be provided with a self-closing close-fitting door of fire-resisting
material which shall not communicate directly with the auditorium or any
part of a structure to which the public are admitted. If there is any
communicating doorway or other opening between the enclosure and
the rewinding room it shall also be provided with a door or shutter of fire-
resisting material.

For the purpose of this regulation 'fire-resisting material' includes
teak or oak not less than 50 mm thick.

153. The rewinding room shall be provided with adequate means of
ventilation, 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.

154. Alternative means of egress shall be provided other than
through the enclosure:

Provided that if the licensing authority is of opinion that in the
circumstances compliance with any of the provisions of regulations 15 1
to 154 is impracticable or in the case of any of the provisions of
regulations 151, 152 and 154 unnecessary for securing safety, such
compliance shall be dispensed with.

155. Where a structure is used only occasionally for the purpose of
cinematograph exhibitions the provisions of regulations 127 and 152
shall not apply unless specially imposed by the licensing authority in
cases of exceptional danger, but the following requirements shall be
complied with

(a)the doors of all exits shall be arranged to meet any
requirements of the licensing authority;

(b)the film boxes fitted to the projector shall not exceed 450 mm in
diameter, inside measurement;

(c)not more than 3 spools shall be kept in the enclosure at any
one time.

156. Where a portable self-contained projector is used, the
provisions of regulations 127, 131 and 133 to 153 inclusive shall not
apply provided that regulations 126, 128, 129, 130, 132 (with the
substitution of the words 'reserved space' for the word -enclosure'),
155 (whether or not the structure is only occasionally used) and 157 to
161 inclusive are complied with.





157. (1) If the projector is erected in any part of the auditorium
or any place to which the public have access, effective means shall be
adopted, whether by the erection of a suitable barrier or otherwise,
to maintain round the projector a clear space of at least 900 mm,
hereinafter referred to as the reserved space.

(2) No unauthorized person shall be allowed within the
reserved space.

(3) No smoking shall at any time be permitted within the
reserved space.

(4) No inflammable article shall unnecessarily be taken into or
allowed to remain in the reserved space.

158. The projector shall be placed on a firm support and shall
be kept clear of the access to any exit.

159. (1) The projector and the illuminant shall be entirely
enclosed in a casing of fire-resisting material except for such open-
ings as are necessary for effective manipulation and ventilation.

(2) Any electric wiring or terminals fitted within the casing
shall be so placed that it is impossible for films in use in the projector
to come in contact with them.

(3) Each electric circuit on the projector shall be fitted with a
separate switch controlled from outside the casing and so placed as
to be within reach of the operator when standing at the projector.

(4) No illuminant other than electric light in hermetically
sealed lamps shall be used within the projector, and the illuminant
shall be separately encased in such a way as to prevent contact with
the film.

(5) The heat of the illuminant, and its position in relation to
the optical system, shall be such that it is impossible for the rays of
light to ignite a stationary film. The power consumed by the
illuminant shall not exceed 1000 watts.

160. (1) The projector shall be fitted with film-boxes of fire-
resisting material, which shall be made to close in such manner, and
(where ribbon film is employed) shall be fitted with film-slots so
constructed, as to prevent the passage of flame to the interior of the
box.

(2) Film boxes shall not be capable of carrying films of more
than a total length of 600 m.

(3) At no time shall a film be exposed except the portion
necessary for threading up.

(4) During an exhibition not more than 2 reels of film shall be
in the auditorium at any one time. If further reels of film are
required, they shall be kept in closed metal boxes outside the
auditorium, and if in the structure, in a place approved by the
licensing authority.





161. A copy of such of the regulations in this Part as apply when a
portable projector is used shall be exhibited in any room or place in
which a portable projector is used for the purposes of an exhibition.

PART III

OTHER PLACES OF PUBLIC
ENTERTAINMENT

162. (1) Any person who desires to keep or use any place of public
entertainment to which regulation 3 does not apply shall apply in
triplicate in the prescribed form to the licensing authority not less than
42 days before the commencement of the proposed entertainment, or
such lesser period as the licensing authority may allow.

(2) If the licensing authority does not reject an application sent to
him under paragraph (1) he shall forward one copy thereof to the
Building Authority and one copy thereof to the Director of Fire
Services.

(3) Except in the case of a vessel, the applicant shall supply in
triplicate to the Building Authority not less than 28 days before the
commencement of the proposed entertainment, or such lesser period as
the Building Authority may allow

(a)a block plan showing the position of the place in relation to
adjoining buildings and public streets;

(b)a layout plan showing the number of persons to be
accommodated in the various parts of the place for which the
licence is required and the spacing and widths of gangways,
corridors, exits, seats and accommodation spaces; and

(e)in the case of a temporary structure, diagrams sufficient to
illustrate the proposed method of construction and the
spacing and scantling of structural members.

(4) The Building Authority may require the applicant to furnish to
him in triplicate such further scale or other plans, elevations and
sections and such further information. including information as to the
contractor employed to erect any structure on the place, as he thinks fit.

(5) The Building Authority may require the applicant to amend any
plans, elevations and sections furnished by him under paragraphs (3)
and (4) and the Building Authority shall retain one copy of the amended
plans and shall return one copy thereof to the applicant.





(6) The applicant shall ensure that not less than 2 days prior to the
commencement of the proposed entertainment, or such lesser period as
the Building Authority may allow, the place in respect of which
application is made under paragraph (1) complies with the requirements
of regulation 164.

(7) For the purposes of paragraph (8) the place in respect of which
application is made under paragraph (1) shall be inspected at any time
prior to the commencement of the proposed entertainment

(a)by the Building Authority, or a public officer authorized by
him in that behalf, for the purpose of ascertaining whether the
requirements of paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f),

(g), (h), (i),(j), (k), (1), (m), (o), (p), (w) and (x) of regulation
164 have been complied with;

(b)by the Director of Fire Services, or a fire services officer
authorized by him in that behalf, for the purpose of
ascertaining whether the requirements of paragraphs (n), (q),
(r), (s), (t), (u) and (v) of regulation 164 have been complied
with; and

(c)in the case of a vessel, by the Director of Marine, or a public
officer authorized by him in that behalf, for the purpose of
ascertaining whether the vessel may safely be used for the
proposed entertainment.

(8) The licensing authority may, upon being informed by the
Building Authority, the Director of Fire Services, and the Director of
Marine in the case of a vessel, that they have no objection, issue a
licence authorizing the use of a place for a public entertainment at such
times as may be specified in the licence.

163. The provisions of regulation 164 shall, as far as practicable, be
applied to a permanent structure to which regulation 3 does not apply
and to vessels.

164. The following requirements shall apply to a temporary structure
which it is desired to use or which is licensed for a public entertainment

(a)the structure shall be constructed of such materials as shall be
approved by the Building Authority;

(b) no part of the structure shall be built over water;

(c)no part of the structure shall be within 9 m of any other
structure;

(d) the structure shall not exceed one storey in height;

(e) no part of the floor or decking of the structure shall-

(i) if the structure has a ramped floor or deck; be more than
1.5 m above ground level; and

(ii) if the structure has stepped rows of seating forming a
spectator stand, be more than 3 m above ground level;





the seating area assigned to each person shall not be less
than

(i) 700 mm deep if backs are provided for the seats;

(ii) 600 mm deep if backs are not provided for the seats;

(iii) 500 nun wide if arm-rests are provided for the seats; and

(iv) 450 nun wide if arm-rests are not provided for the seats;

(g)there shall be an unobstructed way or space of at least 300
mm. measured between perpendiculars between the back of
one seat and the front of the seat immediately behind;

(h)the seating shall be fixed firmly to the ground, floor or decking
and if separate chairs are used they shall be securely battened
together in lengths of not less than 4;

(i)the structure shall have gangways not less than 1.2 m in width
intersecting the rows of seating in such a manner that no seat
shall be more than 3 m from a gangway measured in the line of
seating, and there shall be a gangway abutting each side of
the structure from which the exit ways shall open;

(j)gangways not less than 1.2 m in width at right angles to the
longitudinal gangways required by paragraph (i) shall also be
formed in such a manner that the seating is divided into blocks
not more than 9 m in depth measured between perpendiculars
between the front of the seats forming the front row and the
back of the seats forming the back row of a block of seating;

(k)exit ways not less than 2.4 m in width shall be provided in each
side of the structure in such a manner that there is one exit
way at each end of a prolongation of the centre line of each of
the gangways required by paragraph (j) and for the avoidance
of doubt one such exit way is required at each end of a
prolongation of a line 1.2 m in front of the first or front row of
seating;

(1)such further exit ways as are considered necessary by the
Building Authority shall be provided from the area of the stage
or the space provided for the performance;

(m)all gangways, exit ways, seating and the spacing and fixing
thereof shall be provided, formed and maintained to the
satisfaction of the Building Authority or a public officer
authorized by him;

(n)every gangway, exit way, and passage shall be kept at all times
free from any obstruction;

(o)any door erected at the exit ways shall open in 2 folds in the
direction of egress and any fastening used for maintaining the
doors closed shall readily give way upon light pressure being
applied by one person from inside;





(p)the number of persons admitted shall be limited to those
for whom seating accommodation is provided and in no
case shall such number exceed 2 500;

(q)any artificial lighting shall be to the satisfaction of the
Director of Fire Services or a public officer authorized by
him;

(r)any electrical circuit serving the structure shall be certified
as to stability by an electricity supply company;

(s)there shall be provided fire-extinguishing apparatus of
such type as may be required by the Director of Fire
Services who may direct that the structure shall be further
protected by the provision of fire services officers at the
expense of the licensee;

(t)no cooking shall be allowed in, or within 9 in of, the
structure;

(u)no smoking shall be allowed within the structure and the
licensee shall take all reasonable precautions, including the
posting of notices, to prevent such smoking;

(v)no loose inflammable material shall be left in, on, under or
near the structure;

(w)the licensee shall at all times ensure that the structure is
kept in a safe condition;

(x)the licensee shall ensure that at all times the structure
conforms with the plans, elevations, sections and diagrams
as supplied to, and amended at the request of, the Building
Authority under regulation 162(3), (4) and (5).

164A. The licensing authority, after consulting the Building
Authority, the Director of Fire Services and, in the case of a vessel,
the Director of Marine, may in writing-

(a)waive or vary any of the requirements of regulation 164 in
respect of any place; and

(b)add to or substitute further or other conditions, in respect
of any licence issued under this Part.

PARTIV

GENERAL

165. No boxing or wrestling contests shall be held in any
structure or place licensed for a public entertainment, without the
special permission in writing of the licensing authority endorsed on
such licence.





166. No entertainment of a kind other than that mentioned in any
licence shall be held in any structure or place licensed for a public
entertainment, without the special permission of the licensing authority
endorsed on such licence. This regulation shall be deemed to be a
condition of every licence for a public entertainment issued under these
regulations.

167. In the case of a temporary structure no licence will be issued for
a longer period than one month, but such licence may be renewed at the
discretion of the licensing authority.

168. The Building Authority in collaboration with the licensing
authority may, where he considers any of the provisions of any of the
foregoing regulations, owing to special or structural circumstances,
inapplicable or inexpedient, grant such modifications as he may think
desirable on receiving a written application.

169. The licensing authority, and any public officer authorized by the
licensing authority, any police officer of or above the rank of inspector,
the Building Authority and any public officer authorized by him, the
Director of Fire Services and any fire services officer authorized by him,
any health inspector and, in the case of waterborne craft, the Director of
Marine and any public officer authorized by him, may enter at any time
any place in respect of which an application for a licence has been
received by the licensing authority or a licence has been issued in order
to inspect the same for the purposes of the Ordinance.

170. The forms of licences and permits in the Schedule shall be the
licences and permits prescribed for the purposes of the Ordinance.

170A. The licensing authority may, subject to such conditions as he
may think fit to impose, permit the transfer of a licence to another
person; and such transfer shall be endorsed on the licence.

PART V

PENALTIES, AND POWERS OF THE LICENSING
AUTHORITY
AND POLICE

171. Every person holding a licence under these regulations who
fails to comply with any of the conditions of his licence or with any of
the provisions of these regulations, and every person who commits a
breach of any of the provisions of these regulations for which no other
penalty is imposed, shall upon summary conviction be liable to a fine of
$1,000 and to imprisonment for 6 months.

172. Every person who smokes in any part of a place of public
entertainment where smoking is prohibited, or who stands or sits about
or otherwise obstructs any gangway, passageway or vestibule





1986 Ed.] Places of Public Entertainment [CAP. 172 B 47
Regulations
[Subsidiary]
during the performance of a stage play, or who obstructs any police
or other officer in the discharge of the duties imposed on him by
these regulations or otherwise, shall upon summary conviction be
liable to a fine of $25.
173. The licensing authority shall, subject to the approval of the Cancellation of
Governor in Council, have power at all times by notice in writing licence.
forthwith to cancel any licence without payment of any compensa-
tion, upon being satisfied that any of the conditions of the licence
have not been complied with or that there has been disorder at or
upon premises or that the performance of any public entertainment
is or has been offensive to good manners or decorum or calculated to
corrupt public morals. Any holder of a licence who continues the
performance of any public entertainment after the receipt of such
notice shall be liable upon summary conviction to a fine of $1,000.
Any police officer not under the rank of Superintendent shall also 19 of 1973, s- -54.
have power to close, in person, any performance if, in his discretion,
he considers it necessary in the interests of peace and good order to
do so.
174. (1) When it appears to any police officer not under the Special powers of
rank of Superintendent, that by reason of any breach of these police.
regulations or for any other reason whatsoever, it is necessary for 19 of 1973, s. 54.
the safety or preservation of any person or any property, or the
avoidance of any casualty, or the prevention or discontinuance of
any disorder, or the prevention or discontinuance of any public
entertainment offensive to good manners or decorum or calculated
to corrupt public morals so to do, it shall be lawful for him and for
any police officer specially authorized by the Commissioner of Police
in that behalf to order, in person, that any place of public entertain-
ment be temporarily closed or vacated, and upon such order every
member of any audience, and every other person whosoever, shall
forthwith comply with such order in an orderly manner.
(2) Any police officer not under the rank of Superintendent or
authorized by the Commissioner of Police, may take, in person or
under his personal superintendence, such steps with a veiw to
removal or mitigation of the cause of danger or offence, or with a
view to the protection of any person or any property, or avoidance
of any casualty, as may be considered expedient. No claim what-
soever shall be made against the licensing authority or any police
officer or against any person assisting the police and under police
direction in respect of any act done under this regulation.

PART VI

USE OF CINEMATOGRAPH THEATRES G.N.A. 166153.

175. Cinematograph theatres shall be used for the exhibition of Cinematographs
films only and shall not be used for any other purpose without the to exhibit films;
only except
with

express permission in writing of the licensing authority. permission.

G.N.A. 87152.





PART VII

FEES

176. (1) The following fees are payable for a licence issued, or a
licence renewed, by the Regional Council in respect of

(a)a place of public entertainment, other than that specified in
paragraph (b), for a period

(i) not exceeding 1 month ..460
(ii) exceeding 1 month but not exceeding
3 months ...................1,380
(iii) exceeding 3 months but not exceed-
ing 6 months ...............2,760
(iv) exceeding 6 months but not exceed-
ing 12 months ..............4,600

(b)a place of public entertainment, to which regulation 3 applies,
to accommodate

For a period
of 12 months

(i) not more than 1000 persons 4,600
(ii) more than 1000 persons but not
more than 1 500 persons ....5,760
(iii) more than 1 500 persons 6,900.

(2) No licence shall be valid for a period exceeding 12 months.

(3) For the purposes of this regulation, the expression 'month'
means a period of time commencing on the day when a licence becomes
operative and ending at the end of the day before the corresponding
date in the following month or, where there is no corresponding date in
the following month or where the commencement date is the last day of
a month, at the end of the last day of the following month; and the
period of any successive month shall be computed in a similar manner
commencing from the day following the expiry date of the previous
month.

177. [Revoked, L.N. 9170]

178. When it appears to the licensing authority that a place of public
entertainment is to be kept or used by any of the following

(a)a religious, charitable, or welfare body, organization or
institution, recommended by the Secretary for Municipal
Services;

(b)an educational institution or organization, recommended by
the Director of Education,





he may reduce the fee payable in respect of any licence therefor to the
nominal sum of $40.

SCHEDULE [reg. 170.1

FORM 1
Licence No.
LICENCE

(issued by the Licensing Authority under the provisions of the Places of Public
Entertainment Ordinance (Cap. 172) and the Regulations made thereunder).

Type and name of place
......................................................................................

Situation of place
........................................................................................................

Purpose for which it is to be kept or used ...................................................................

Mr. .
...................................................................................................................... of
(private address) .....................................................................................................
is hereby authorized to keep or use the above-mentioned place for the purpose of
................................................................................................................................

for a period of ....months from the .day
of .................19.
subject to the under-mentioned conditions.

Date of expiry of licence ..... 19
Date .......................... 19

Fee ..........................

........... .....................

Licensing Authority

CONDITIONS

1. The Licensee shall observe all the provisions of the Places of Public
Entertainment Regulations applicable to him.

2. Maximum number of persons to be accommodated ....................................

........... 1

Endorsements

WARNING

(a)In addition to this licence you are required by section 8 of the Places of
Public Entertainment Ordinance, Cap. 172, to obtain a permit from the
Commissioner for Television and Entertainment Licensing. It is an
offence to advertise, present or carry on any public entertainment
without a permit.

(b)If this licence is in respect of a cinematograph display the film and every
poster, picture and figure to be exhibited and the text of every
advertisement must be approved for exhibition under the Film Censorship
Regulations.





FORM 2
Permit No.
PERMIT

(issued by the Commissioner for Television and Entertainment Licensing under
section 8 of the Places of Public Entertainment Ordinance (Cap. 172)).

Type and name of place ............................. 1
Situation of place ....... ........................

Purpose-For the presentation and carrying on of ........ .................................

.............................................................................................................................
..

Mr . ..............................
of (private address) .......................

is hereby permitted to advertise, present or carry on at the above-mentioned
place a
........................................................................................................................

from the ...............day of ....... 19 to the day

of ....19 .... only on (specify days) ........................

from ..a.m./p.m. to a.m./p.m. subject to the under-mentioned
conditions.

Dated the............................... day of 19

........ . ... . . . . . .

............Commissioner for Television
and

Entertainment Licensing

FORM 3 [regs. 3 and 162.]


PLACES OF PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT
REGULATIONS
AR MA 9 J4 9

APPLICATION FOR A LICENCE IN RESPECT OF
A PLACE OF PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT

To the Licensing Authority:

SECTION A


I hereby confirm that the particulars set out in this section and in

Section B and on the enclosures are true and hereby apply, pursuant to
regulation *31162 of the Places of Public
Entertainment Regulations, for a
licence to *Keep/use the place described in Section B as a place of public


entertainment-













1 Particulars of applicant-


(a) Name: ................................



*Hong Kong Identity Card/Passport Number:

(b) Residential Address:


.................................

Telephone number: ..................................................



(c) Business Address:



................................

Telephone number: ..................................................

(d)..........Occupation: ...............................................................................

2. Type and character of the entertainment



details) ..............................................................................................
MA

...................................

(Continue on separate sheet if necessary)

3. Proposed duration of entertainment


(including date of commencement and date termination if known)


...................................

4. Further particulars relevant to your application (here indicate maximum


admission capacity ai each performance, number of performances and like

information)
.........................................................................................................









...................................

(Continue on separate sheet if necessary)



5. Do you have any interest in the premises where the entertainment is



to be held?



*Yes/No





If 'Yes' give details of the nature and extent of the interest
................................

...............................

(Continue on separate sheet if necessary)

........... 19

(Signature ofapplicant)

(Date ofapplication)


*Delete whichever is
inapplicable.

SECTION B



Details ofplace in which the entertainment is to be
held

1. Name of place:



2. Address or location of place:



3. Type of place (include full details of any premises and of any temporary

structure erected or proposed)-


NOTICE TO APPLICANT
OW 1k 9 0

(a) You must submit 3 copies of this applicantion to the Licensing Authority.

(b)The Licensing Authority in respect of places of public entertainment in the
Urban Council area is the Urban Council and in the Regional Council area is the
Regional Council.



(c)In addition to a licence, you are obliged under section 8 of the Places of Public
Entertainment Ordinance to obtain a permit from the Commissioner for
Television and Entertainment Licensing before the proposed entertainment is
advertised, presented or carried on.





(d)If your application is made under regulation 162(1), regulation 162(3) requires
that you submit the following plans in triplicate to the Building Authority not
less than 28 days before the commencement of the proposed entertainment, or
such lesser period as he may allow



(i)a block plan showing the position of the place in relation to adjoining
buildings and public streets;

(ii) a layout plan showing the number of persons to be accommodated in the
various parts of the place for which the licence is required and the spacing
and widths of gangways, corridors, exits, seats or accommodation spaces;


(iii) in the case of a temporary structure, diagrams sufficient to illustrate the
proposed method of construction and the spacing and scantling of
structural members.


You may submit the plans with this application.

G.N. 587/34. G.N. 680/41. G.N. 509/46. G.N. 655/47. G.N.A.87/52. G.N.A.166/53. G.N.A. 102/54. G.N.A. 85/59. 30 of 1960. 42 of 1961. L.N. 131/63. L.N. 22/69. L.N. 9/70. L.N. 141/70. 10 of 1973. L.N. 94/74. L.N. 22/69. L.N. 63/77. L.N. 77/77. L.N. 127/77. L.N. 135/77. L.N. 135/77. L.N. 224/80. L.N. 135/82. L.N. 216/83. L.N. 67/85. 39 of 1985. Citation. Interpretation. G.N.A. 87/52. L.N. 224/80. L.N. 224/80. L.N. 224/80. 39 of 1985, s.60. 39 of 1985, s. 60. L.N. 224/80. L.N. 224/80. 39 of 1985, s. 60. (Cap . 366.) L.N. 9/70. 39 of 1985, s. 60. (Cap . 366.) G.N.A. 87/52. Licences. L.N. 127/77. Form 3. L.N. 131/63. Notice of intention to open place of public entertainment. G.N.A. 87/52. Plans, etc. G.N.A.87/52. L.N. 131/63. L.N. 63/77. L.N. 131/63. L.N. 131/63. 42 of 1961, s. 2. L.N. 131/63. G.N.A. 87/52. L.N.131/63. Site; L.N. 224/80. L.N. 224/80. G.N.A. 87/52. Accommodation up to 2000; L.N. 63/77. Accommodation up to 3000; accommodation up to 5000; accommodation over 5000; L.N. 131/63. Accommodation up to 500; G.N.A. 87/52. Access between thoroughfares; L.N. 131/63. passageways. L.N. 63/77. Premises in multi-storey non-domestic or composite buildings. L.N. 224/80. Maintenance; L.N. 131/63. Alterations. L.N. 131/63. Notice of repairs. L.N. 131/63. Premises under or over any other building. G.N.A. 87/52. L.N. 224/80. L.N. 131/63. Living rooms. L.N. 131/63. Openings in walls. L.N. 131/63. G.N.A. 87/52. L.N. 63/77. Drainage. L.N. 131/63. Walls. L.N. 131/63. G.N.A. 87/52. G.N.A. 87/52. Floors, tiers and roofs. L.N. 131/63. L.N. 63/77. Exit, etc. notices. L.N. 131/63. L.N. 63/77. Tiers, number and slope. Tiers, height. L.N. 63/77. Level of it and stalls. L.N. 63/77. L.N. 224/80. L.N. 131/63. Entrances and exits. L.N. 63/77. L.N. 131/63. Corridors, passages, etc. L.N. 63/77. L.N. 63/77. Pay boxes and check boxes. L.N. 63/77. Vestibules. Cloak-rooms. Staircases. L.N. 63/77. L.N. 131/63. L.N. 131/63.Doors and fastenings. L.N. 131/63. L.N. 63/77. L.N. 63/77. L.N. 63/77. Collapsible gates and rolling shutters. Barriers. Chains and padlocks. Gangways. L.N. 63/77. Non-slippery surfaces. Edges of steps. Mats and floor coverings. Curtains. Resters. L.N. 63/77. 42 of 1961, s. 2. Enclosures. Waiting spaces. Permanent seating. L.N. 63/77. Chairs. Seating; L.N. 131/63. 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. stage properties; 42 of 1961, s. 2. Roof above stage; ventilation of stage; L.N. 131/63. exemptions; G.N.A. 87/52. G.N.A. 87/52. 42 of 1961, s. 2. L.N. 131/63. Penalty. G.N.A.87/52. Stage floors, files, gridirons and scenery; L.N. 63/77. Access to flies, gridirons, etc. Scenery. Storage of scenery, etc. Dressing-rooms and staff rooms. L.N. 131/63. Scene stores, workshops, etc. L.N. 63/77. L.N. 131/63. L.N. 63/77. Kitchens and serveries. Ironwork. L.N. 131/63. Inflammable linings, etc. Decorations, hangings, etc. Skylights, etc. Fire-resisting doors, etc., to be self-closing. Boxes. L.N. 63/77. Fire appliances; 42off 1961, s. 2. L.N. 224/80. Hydrants, drenchers, etc. Telephone and fire alarm. 42 of 1961, s. 2. Lightning conductors. L.N. 131/63. Sanitary fitments. G.N.A. 85/59. (Cap. 123, sub. leg.) Natural lighting. Admission of light and air. Dustbins. Certificates of stability for lighting system. power to ask for certificate. Lighting; two independent systems of lighting. Minimum lighting. Lighting of auditorium. Necessity to provide good illumination. Separation of systems. Recesses, cupboards, etc. Oil or candle lamps. Lighting of exit notices. Notices in auditorium. Lighting of stage, etc., exits. Gas, oil, etc., lamps. Lamp shades. Electrical intake enclosure. L.N. 131/63. Boiler, etc., enclosure. L.N. 131/63. Switchboards, control apparatus, etc. switchboards, platforms, etc. wiring. Fittings, accessories, etc. L.N. 63/77. Machines. Resistances. Radiators and convectors. L.N. 63/77. L.N. 77/77. Electric kettles, ions, etc. L.N. 63/77. Stage and platform illumination. Battens, footlights, etc. L.N. 63/77. L.N. 77/77. L.N.63/77.projector lamps, etc., in auditorium. Lamps for special purposes. Special lighting. Connexions to stage sockets. Electrician. Temporary electrical installations. Exhibitions, etc. Lampholders. Disused wiring and apparatus. Diagram of wiring. Fire appliances. 42 of 1961, s. 2. Installations for unlicensed and main portions of premises. Radio installations. Gas meters and main control. Guards for burners. Separation of supplies. Piping. Lighting fittings, etc. Taps. Remote control. Other gas installations. Ventilating installations. L.N. 63/77. L.N. 131/63. G.N.A. 87/52. L.N. 63/77. Cooling plant. Positions of inlets, etc. Ducts and shafts. Position of inlets, etc., in relation to stage. L.N. 131/63. Ventilation of lavatories, etc. Valves and dampers. Access to fans, etc. Short-circuiting of air supply/ L.N. 131/63. Interlocking of fans. L.N. 131/63. Incombustible material. Continuous use. Working. Ventilating shafts. Maintenance. Acetylene, limelight and compressed gas cylinders. Position and protection of lighting, heating and other fittings. L.N. 131/63. L.N. 63/77. Application of regulations 108, 110, 111, 114, 115, 118, 119, 120, 121 and 122 to theatres and cinemas. 30 of 1960, s. 148. (Cap. 132.) Exits. G.N.A. 87/52. Exit doors. Seating and gangways. G.N.A. 87/52. Presence of licensee and attendants. G.N.A.87/52. Precaution against accidents and fire. Fire service installations and equipment. G.N.A, 87/52. L.N. 224/80. Fire-fighting requirements. L.N. 224/80. Prohibition of smoking. Inflammable articles. Enclosure for projecting apparatus. Fittings, etc., of enclosure. Entrance to enclosure. L.N. 63/77. Openings in front face of enclosure, etc. 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. L.N. 224/80. Projecting apparatus. Projectors. L.N. 63/77. Take-up spools. Films to be kept in boxes. Maximum length of film. G.N.A. 87/52. L.N. 63/77. (Cap. 295, sub. leg.) Rewinding room. Fitting, etc., of rewinding room. G.N.A. 87/52. L.N. 63/77. Ventilation of rewinding room. G.N.A. 87/52. Means of egress. G.N.A. 87/52. Exemption. G.N.A. 87/52. L.N. 63/77. Portable projector. G.N.A. 87/52. Reserved space for projector in auditorium. L.N. 63/77. Projector support. Projector casing. Film boxes and films. L.N.63/77. G.N.A. 87/52. Duty to exhibit relevant regulations in place where portable projector is used. L.N. 9/70. Licences. Form 3. L.N. 127/77. L.N. 127/77. Permanent structures, water-borne craft. Temporary structures. L.N. 63/77. power to waive, vary, add to or subsitiute requirements to licences granted under Part III. G.N.A. 87/52. Boxing and wrestling contests. G.N.A. 87/52. L.N. 9/70. Special permission. G.N.A. 87/52. Temporary building. G.N.A. 87/52. Power to allow modifications. L.N. 131/63. Right of entry. L.N. 9/970. 19 of 1973, s. 54. Forms. G.N.A. 87/52. L.N.141/70. Schedule. Transfer of licences. L.N. 9/70. G.N.A. 87/52. General penalty. G.N.A. 87/52. Smoking. Cancellation of licence. 19 of 1973, s. 54. Special powers of police. 19 of 1973,s . 54. G.N.A. 166/53. Cinematographs to exhibit films only except with permission. G.N.A. 87/52. Licence fees and duration of licences. L.N. 29/77. L.N. 67/85. 39 of 1985, s. 60. L.N. 316/83. L.N. 216/83. Power of licensing authority to reduce fees. G.N.A. 102/54. L.N. 22/69. L.N. 94/74. L.N. 67/85. 39 of 1985, s. 60. L.N. 29/77. L.N. 135/82. L.N. 216/83. G.N.A. 87/52. 19 of 1973, s. 54. L.N.9/70. 19 of 1973, s. 54. L.N. 127/77. L.N. 135/77. L.N. 9/70. L.N. 141/70. L.N. 127/77. L.N. 135/77. L.N. 127/77. 39 of 1985, s. 60. L.N. 135/77.

G.N. 587/34. G.N. 680/41. G.N. 509/46. G.N. 655/47. G.N.A.87/52. G.N.A.166/53. G.N.A. 102/54. G.N.A. 85/59. 30 of 1960. 42 of 1961. L.N. 131/63. L.N. 22/69. L.N. 9/70. L.N. 141/70. 10 of 1973. L.N. 94/74. L.N. 22/69. L.N. 63/77. L.N. 77/77. L.N. 127/77. L.N. 135/77. L.N. 135/77. L.N. 224/80. L.N. 135/82. L.N. 216/83. L.N. 67/85. 39 of 1985. Citation. Interpretation. G.N.A. 87/52. L.N. 224/80. L.N. 224/80. L.N. 224/80. 39 of 1985, s.60. 39 of 1985, s. 60. L.N. 224/80. L.N. 224/80. 39 of 1985, s. 60. (Cap . 366.) L.N. 9/70. 39 of 1985, s. 60. (Cap . 366.) G.N.A. 87/52. Licences. L.N. 127/77. Form 3. L.N. 131/63. Notice of intention to open place of public entertainment. G.N.A. 87/52. Plans, etc. G.N.A.87/52. L.N. 131/63. L.N. 63/77. L.N. 131/63. L.N. 131/63. 42 of 1961, s. 2. L.N. 131/63. G.N.A. 87/52. L.N.131/63. Site; L.N. 224/80. L.N. 224/80. G.N.A. 87/52. Accommodation up to 2000; L.N. 63/77. Accommodation up to 3000; accommodation up to 5000; accommodation over 5000; L.N. 131/63. Accommodation up to 500; G.N.A. 87/52. Access between thoroughfares; L.N. 131/63. passageways. L.N. 63/77. Premises in multi-storey non-domestic or composite buildings. L.N. 224/80. Maintenance; L.N. 131/63. Alterations. L.N. 131/63. Notice of repairs. L.N. 131/63. Premises under or over any other building. G.N.A. 87/52. L.N. 224/80. L.N. 131/63. Living rooms. L.N. 131/63. Openings in walls. L.N. 131/63. G.N.A. 87/52. L.N. 63/77. Drainage. L.N. 131/63. Walls. L.N. 131/63. G.N.A. 87/52. G.N.A. 87/52. Floors, tiers and roofs. L.N. 131/63. L.N. 63/77. Exit, etc. notices. L.N. 131/63. L.N. 63/77. Tiers, number and slope. Tiers, height. L.N. 63/77. Level of it and stalls. L.N. 63/77. L.N. 224/80. L.N. 131/63. Entrances and exits. L.N. 63/77. L.N. 131/63. Corridors, passages, etc. L.N. 63/77. L.N. 63/77. Pay boxes and check boxes. L.N. 63/77. Vestibules. Cloak-rooms. Staircases. L.N. 63/77. L.N. 131/63. L.N. 131/63.Doors and fastenings. L.N. 131/63. L.N. 63/77. L.N. 63/77. L.N. 63/77. Collapsible gates and rolling shutters. Barriers. Chains and padlocks. Gangways. L.N. 63/77. Non-slippery surfaces. Edges of steps. Mats and floor coverings. Curtains. Resters. L.N. 63/77. 42 of 1961, s. 2. Enclosures. Waiting spaces. Permanent seating. L.N. 63/77. Chairs. Seating; L.N. 131/63. 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. stage properties; 42 of 1961, s. 2. Roof above stage; ventilation of stage; L.N. 131/63. exemptions; G.N.A. 87/52. G.N.A. 87/52. 42 of 1961, s. 2. L.N. 131/63. Penalty. G.N.A.87/52. Stage floors, files, gridirons and scenery; L.N. 63/77. Access to flies, gridirons, etc. Scenery. Storage of scenery, etc. Dressing-rooms and staff rooms. L.N. 131/63. Scene stores, workshops, etc. L.N. 63/77. L.N. 131/63. L.N. 63/77. Kitchens and serveries. Ironwork. L.N. 131/63. Inflammable linings, etc. Decorations, hangings, etc. Skylights, etc. Fire-resisting doors, etc., to be self-closing. Boxes. L.N. 63/77. Fire appliances; 42off 1961, s. 2. L.N. 224/80. Hydrants, drenchers, etc. Telephone and fire alarm. 42 of 1961, s. 2. Lightning conductors. L.N. 131/63. Sanitary fitments. G.N.A. 85/59. (Cap. 123, sub. leg.) Natural lighting. Admission of light and air. Dustbins. Certificates of stability for lighting system. power to ask for certificate. Lighting; two independent systems of lighting. Minimum lighting. Lighting of auditorium. Necessity to provide good illumination. Separation of systems. Recesses, cupboards, etc. Oil or candle lamps. Lighting of exit notices. Notices in auditorium. Lighting of stage, etc., exits. Gas, oil, etc., lamps. Lamp shades. Electrical intake enclosure. L.N. 131/63. Boiler, etc., enclosure. L.N. 131/63. Switchboards, control apparatus, etc. switchboards, platforms, etc. wiring. Fittings, accessories, etc. L.N. 63/77. Machines. Resistances. Radiators and convectors. L.N. 63/77. L.N. 77/77. Electric kettles, ions, etc. L.N. 63/77. Stage and platform illumination. Battens, footlights, etc. L.N. 63/77. L.N. 77/77. L.N.63/77.projector lamps, etc., in auditorium. Lamps for special purposes. Special lighting. Connexions to stage sockets. Electrician. Temporary electrical installations. Exhibitions, etc. Lampholders. Disused wiring and apparatus. Diagram of wiring. Fire appliances. 42 of 1961, s. 2. Installations for unlicensed and main portions of premises. Radio installations. Gas meters and main control. Guards for burners. Separation of supplies. Piping. Lighting fittings, etc. Taps. Remote control. Other gas installations. Ventilating installations. L.N. 63/77. L.N. 131/63. G.N.A. 87/52. L.N. 63/77. Cooling plant. Positions of inlets, etc. Ducts and shafts. Position of inlets, etc., in relation to stage. L.N. 131/63. Ventilation of lavatories, etc. Valves and dampers. Access to fans, etc. Short-circuiting of air supply/ L.N. 131/63. Interlocking of fans. L.N. 131/63. Incombustible material. Continuous use. Working. Ventilating shafts. Maintenance. Acetylene, limelight and compressed gas cylinders. Position and protection of lighting, heating and other fittings. L.N. 131/63. L.N. 63/77. Application of regulations 108, 110, 111, 114, 115, 118, 119, 120, 121 and 122 to theatres and cinemas. 30 of 1960, s. 148. (Cap. 132.) Exits. G.N.A. 87/52. Exit doors. Seating and gangways. G.N.A. 87/52. Presence of licensee and attendants. G.N.A.87/52. Precaution against accidents and fire. Fire service installations and equipment. G.N.A, 87/52. L.N. 224/80. Fire-fighting requirements. L.N. 224/80. Prohibition of smoking. Inflammable articles. Enclosure for projecting apparatus. Fittings, etc., of enclosure. Entrance to enclosure. L.N. 63/77. Openings in front face of enclosure, etc. 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. L.N. 224/80. Projecting apparatus. Projectors. L.N. 63/77. Take-up spools. Films to be kept in boxes. Maximum length of film. G.N.A. 87/52. L.N. 63/77. (Cap. 295, sub. leg.) Rewinding room. Fitting, etc., of rewinding room. G.N.A. 87/52. L.N. 63/77. Ventilation of rewinding room. G.N.A. 87/52. Means of egress. G.N.A. 87/52. Exemption. G.N.A. 87/52. L.N. 63/77. Portable projector. G.N.A. 87/52. Reserved space for projector in auditorium. L.N. 63/77. Projector support. Projector casing. Film boxes and films. L.N.63/77. G.N.A. 87/52. Duty to exhibit relevant regulations in place where portable projector is used. L.N. 9/70. Licences. Form 3. L.N. 127/77. L.N. 127/77. Permanent structures, water-borne craft. Temporary structures. L.N. 63/77. power to waive, vary, add to or subsitiute requirements to licences granted under Part III. G.N.A. 87/52. Boxing and wrestling contests. G.N.A. 87/52. L.N. 9/70. Special permission. G.N.A. 87/52. Temporary building. G.N.A. 87/52. Power to allow modifications. L.N. 131/63. Right of entry. L.N. 9/970. 19 of 1973, s. 54. Forms. G.N.A. 87/52. L.N.141/70. Schedule. Transfer of licences. L.N. 9/70. G.N.A. 87/52. General penalty. G.N.A. 87/52. Smoking. Cancellation of licence. 19 of 1973, s. 54. Special powers of police. 19 of 1973,s . 54. G.N.A. 166/53. Cinematographs to exhibit films only except with permission. G.N.A. 87/52. Licence fees and duration of licences. L.N. 29/77. L.N. 67/85. 39 of 1985, s. 60. L.N. 316/83. L.N. 216/83. Power of licensing authority to reduce fees. G.N.A. 102/54. L.N. 22/69. L.N. 94/74. L.N. 67/85. 39 of 1985, s. 60. L.N. 29/77. L.N. 135/82. L.N. 216/83. G.N.A. 87/52. 19 of 1973, s. 54. L.N.9/70. 19 of 1973, s. 54. L.N. 127/77. L.N. 135/77. L.N. 9/70. L.N. 141/70. L.N. 127/77. L.N. 135/77. L.N. 127/77. 39 of 1985, s. 60. L.N. 135/77.

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