8. Indoor & Outdoor Venue/Premises Requirements 8.1 Building/Temporary Structures Safety a) All buildings must conform to the requirements of the National Construction Authority, County laws / regulations and any other relevant legislation. b) Where a temporary structure is to be used, it must be completed and inspected for readiness at least 3 hours before the function by the event/entertainment provider in collaboration with the relevant authorities. c) The building and/or temporary structure shall provide adequate marked emergency exit(s) commensurate to the capacity and in accordance to the building code and other applicable temporary structural guidelines. d) General signage shall be illuminated at all times for both buildings and temporary structures e) The building and temporary structure layout shall be fit for persons with disabilities. f) The entertainment/event organiser shall ensure that a comprehensive emergency evacuation plan is in place. g) Alleys of spans of not less than 1.2 meters shall be provided for both buildings and temporary structures. h) In temporary entertainment/event dais, where applicable, staircase should have a R80mm and L100mm and hand rails provided for both buildings and temporary structures as per the building code. i) The entertainment/event venue shall be ideal for human habitation and structurally safe in accordance to the relevant safety regulations. j) The host in collaboration with service provider shall develop a layout for temporary structure. k) Doors along the exit route shall be clearly labeled and open in the direction of exit for both buildings and temporary structures. l) Any doors, gates, shutters or flaps that should be kept open and secured in the open position. m) All internal and external escape routes and exit door shall be clear and free from obstruction for both buildings and temporary structures n) Sites for temporary structures shall be properly leveled and surfaced to facilitate cleaning and laid to suitable fall to drain off any rain or waste water. 14
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