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5. Proscenium wall – is a fire resistive wall which separates a stage or
enclosed platform from the public or spectators' area of an auditorium
or theater.
B. Every stage equipped with fly galleries, gridirons, and rigging for movable
theater-type scenery, and every enclosed platform larger than forty six
and a half square meters (46.5 m 2 ) in area shall be protected with the
automatic fire suppression system at the ceiling, under the gridiron, in
usable spaces under the stage or platform and in auxiliary spaces and
dressing rooms, storerooms, and workshops.
When opening are provided in the stage floor for stage lifts, trap doors or
stairs, automatic fire suppression system shall be provided around the
opening at the ceiling below the stage, and baffles at least thirty (30)
centimeters in depth shall be installed around the perimeter of the
opening.
C. Every stage and every enclosed platform larger than forty six and a half
square meters (46.5 m 2 ) shall have ventilators in or above it, operable from
the stage floor by hand and also opening by fusible links or other
approved automatic heat actuated device, or heat and smoke
actuated device, to give a free opening equal to at least five (5) percent
of the area floor of the stage or enclosed platform. Where mechanical
ventilation is provided it shall be so arranged that natural ventilation, at
least equal to the above, will be available. Make up air for mechanical
ventilation shall not be obtained from the audience (seating) areas.
D. The proscenium opening of every stage shall be provided with a fire
resistant curtain constructed and mounted so as to intercept hot gases,
flames, and smoke, and to prevent glow from a severe fire on the stage
showing on the auditorium side within a five (5) minute period. The curtain
shall be automatic closing without the use of applied power.
E. Every stage shall be provided with a fire control station located on or
adjoining the stage. The fire control station shall have the following:
1. Lights to indicate the operations of all emergency lights and power
circuits.
2. Manual operating devices to actuate automatic spray heads at
proscenium, proscenium curtain, and smoke vents.
3. Indicator light to show that the automatic fire suppression system is
operating, or sprinkler system valves are open and system is charged
with water under pressure.
4. A public address system energized from normal and emergency light
and power sources.
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