§ 23-28.6-22 - Nightclubs. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 23-28.6-22

   § 23-28.6-22  Nightclubs. – Every special amusement building concentrated occupancy place of assemblynightclub as defined in § 23-28.1-5 shall comply with followingrequirements, consistent with requirements related thereto established by theFire Safety Code Board of Appeal and Review and the state fire marshal. Allsuch buildings shall:

   (a) Have fire alarms that are municipally connected foroccupancies of one hundred fifty (150) or greater and for all Class A and Bplaces of assembly by July 1, 2004. These fire alarm systems shall be tested noless than quarterly.

   (b) Have sprinklers in Class C places of assembly of onehundred fifty (150) or greater with an occupancy load of one hundred fifty(150) up to three hundred (300) people by July 1, 2006 and in Class A and Bplaces of assembly with an occupancy load of greater than three hundred (300)people by July 1, 2005; provided, however, that this requirement shall notapply to fully alarmed buildings used exclusively as places of worship.

   (c) Have alarm systems sound and upon the actuation of anysmoke detector or fire alarm, have emergency lighting or other appropriatelighting activate, and require that any conflicting sounds or visuals cease, byFebruary 20, 2004.

   (d) Have two fire extinguishers, which shall be at leasttwenty (20) pounds or such other size as may be established as appropriate bythe Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal and Review, in each stage area, byFebruary 20, 2004.

   (e) Have floor proximity exit signs for all occupanciesgreater than one hundred fifty (150) by February 20, 2005.

   (f) Shall provide an audible announcement of the location ofemergency exits prior to each act or set.

   (g) Have an emergency plan for the premises, approved by afire marshal and consistent with rules established by the Fire Safety CodeBoard of Appeal a person on duty or a crowd manager on duty, who has beentrained by the fire marshal with regard to the emergency plan and basic crowdmanagement techniques by October 1, 2004. This requirement shall be in additionto the requirement for a detail fire fighter.