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3.16A.2.5 — Flame Resistance

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(1) Tarpaulins, decorative materials, fabrics and films attached to demountable stages or demountable support structures shall conform to CAN/ULC-S109, “Flame Tests of Flame-Resistant Fabrics and Films” or NFPA 701, “Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films”.

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demountable stage

means a structure that, (a)consists of one or more platforms together with any wall, roof or other structures attached to or located on any of the platforms, (b)is intended to be used for public or private performances or events, other than performances or events associated with movie or television productions, (c)is intended to be erected, assembled or installed for a limited specified time, (d)is capable of being dismantled at its location and moved to be reconstituted elsewhere or is erected for one-time use, (e)is not located inside a fully enclosed building, (f)is primarily for use by performers and workers, and (g)may or may not be mounted on wheels.

demountable support structure

means any structure that, (a)is capable of supporting banners, stage sets, props, sound equipment, lighting equipment or other equipment, (b)is intended to be used for public or private performances or events, other than performances or events associated with movie or television productions, (c)is intended to be erected, assembled or installed for a limited specified time, (d)is capable of being dismantled at its location and moved to be reconstituted elsewhere or is erected for one-time use, (e)is not attached to or located on a demountable stage, (f)is not located inside a fully enclosed building, (g)is primarily for use by performers and workers, and (h)may or may not be mounted on wheels.

stage

means a space that is designed primarily for theatrical performances with provision for quick change scenery and overhead lighting, including environmental control for a wide range of lighting and sound effects, and that is traditionally, but not necessarily, separated from the audience by a proscenium wall and curtain opening.

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