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and approved copy of such plan shall be kept prominently on display in
the premises.
B. In all theaters, nightclubs, dance halls and similar occupancies, an
audible announcement and other means of announcement shall be
made prior to the performance describing the location of exits to be used
in case of fire or other emergencies.
SECTION 10.2.8.11
OVERCROWDING
No person shall permit the overcrowding or admittance of any person
beyond the approved capacity of any place of public assemblage. The
City/Municipal Fire Marshal, upon finding any overcrowding condition or
obstruction in aisles, passageways or other means of egress; or upon finding
any condition which constitutes a serious menace of life, shall cause the
performance, presentation, or entertainment to be stopped until the
condition or obstruction is corrected.
SECTION 10.2.8.12
STANDBY FIREMEN
A. The City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction whenever in his
judgment, it is essential for public safety to deploy standby firemen in any
place of public assembly, or any other place where people congregate,
due to the number of persons, or the nature of the performance,
exhibition, display contest or activity, is authorized to detail standby
firemen at such place.
B. The said firemen shall be in uniform and remain on duty during the time
such places are open to the public, or when the activity is being
conducted. Before each performance or the start of the activity, the said
firemen shall inspect the required fire appliances provided, to see that
they are in proper place and in good working order, and shall keep
diligent watch for fires during the time such place is open to the public or
such activity is being conducted and take prompt measures for the
extinguishment of fire that may occur.
SECTION 10.2.8.13
OUTDOOR ASSEMBLY
A. All grandstands, tents, and other places of outdoor assembly shall comply
with the requirements of NFPA Pamphlet No. 102, “Standards for Tents,
Grandstands, and Air-Supported Structures used for Public Assembly”.
B. Grandstand and bleacher type seating may be used as indoor type
seating only when it meets with the requirements of this Division.
SECTION 10.2.8.14
UNDERGROUND STRUCTURE AND WINDOWLESS BUILDINGS
The requirements of underground structures and windowless buildings used
as places of assembly shall be in accordance with Division 17 of this Chapter.
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