§ 403-02 Theater Inspections, Maintenance and Recordkeeping.
RCNY § 403-02
(a)Scope. This section sets forth maintenance requirements for performing arts and motion picture theaters, including fire safety inspection and recordkeeping requirements. The requirements of this section shall be in addition to any applicable periodic inspection, testing or other maintenance requirements of the Fire Code or the rules.
(b)General Provisions.
(1)Regular inspections required. Every performing arts and motion picture theater, including concert halls and television and radio studios admitting an audience, shall be periodically inspected for fire safety in compliance with the requirements of this section.
(2)Audience announcements. (A) Location of exits. When required by FC 407.6, announcements informing the audience of the location of exits shall be made in compliance with the requirements of that section. (B) Emergencies. A member of the FLS or FEP staff of a performing arts theater shall be designated to make announcements during the performance or other event in case of a fire or other emergency, to inform the audience of the nature of the emergency and prevent panic.
(3)Fire or other emergency reporting signage. Signage shall be provided in compliance with the requirements of FC 401.2.2.
(c)Fire Safety Inspection Requirements.
(d)Recordkeeping Requirements.
(4)Retention. Pursuant to FC 107.7, the logbook shall be kept at the premises for a period of at least three (3) years, and shall be made available for inspection by any Department representative. (Amended City Record 9/20/2023, eff. 10/20/2023)
