Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-27

ing required in any part OF the wall. lex
cept the principal openngj shall have pro
per iron doors.
Sec. Floors to be fre-proofed in.
All auditorium floors in theatres shall be
PROCEED. either by beading the same with
at least one inch OF mortar. or have the I'M
der side OF ioists lathed with iron and plast-
cred with at least one heavy coat OF NOR
tar.
Sec. Partitions in theatres. Construc-
ton.
All partitions for rooms and passages in
theatres. il not made bodily fire-proof. shall
be plastered on both sides on iron or wire
lathing thing.
Sec. .. What preceding sections apply TO.
The preceding sections, from sections l to
,, both inclusive. shall apply only TO thea
or public halls that may hereafter be
erected. The following provisions shall apply
to theatres or public halls that
may be hereafter be erected or constructed.
Sec. :. Opening in halls, etc, heretofore
built.
All egress openings in public halls shall
have the word exit, conspicuously placed
over them, in plain letters six inches in
size and shall otherwise conform to the re-
quirements of section Two OF this Ordinance.
The aisles or passages in such halls shall at
all time be kept unobstructed. Red lights
shall be placed over all exits.
Sec. $. Nentilator over stage.
All theatres CT other places OF plblic amt Sc
ment having seating capacity OF over five
hundred persons. and having a platform or
stage. and using drop curtains or shifting
scenery, shall have suitable ventilator
placed upon the roof and opening to the
space above the stage. Such ventlators shall
be arranged with valves, or shutters. or that
the can be readily opened automatical-
" in case of fire. so that current of air
will pass over the stage and outward
through such ventlator. and shall be equal in
area TO tenth of the stage.
See. q. Water standpipe on stage.
All such buildings shall have a water stand
pipe and water plug; TO be placed on the
stage platform. in its immediate vicin-
ity. which shall be connected with the water
pipes or street mains of the city water works
system. and shall be put IN under the direct
ion and to the satisfaction of the Chief of the
Fire Department.
Sec. 10 Hose Attached to standpipe.
Hose shall be attached to such standpipe of
such size as may be directed by said Chief
to have nozzle and stop-cock attached there
to; such hose shall be of sufficient leng h
extend 20 the farthest limits of such build
ing or place OF amusement and shall at all
times be kept in good order and repair, and
ready for immediate uce.
Sec. l. Other standppes required.
All public halls. with accommodations for
one thousand or more persons, shall have at
least one standpipe in the street or alley Il
the outside of the building from ground T.
roof with hose attachments. close to win
dow door at each floor or gallery.
Sec. l.. Fire alarm box.
Such hall shall also he provided with a fire
alarm telegraph apparatus. connected by the
necessary wires with the headquarters of
the city fire alarm telegraph. or such other
place or places as the Chief Of the Fire De
partment shall direct.
Sec. Il. Fire eNtinguishing apparatus re-
quired.
1t shall be the duty of all owners, agents.
lessees and occupants of such public hall TO
provide such fire extinguishing apparatus at
such points about the buildings as the Chief
of the Fire Department shall direct.
Sec. Il. Shall employ fireman.
1t shall be the duty OF the owner. agent.
lessee or occupant Of any theatre with accom-
n,odations for one thousand more persons,
to employ one or more competent. experienced
hremen, approved by the Chief of the Fire
Department. to be at such theatre during the
whole time it is open TO the public; sGSh
fremen shall report to and be subject to the
orders OF the said Chief. shall be in uniform
and shall see that all fire apparatus required
is in its proper place and in efficient and
ready working order.
Sec L. Fire proof curtain.
Every public hall having stage. with NOV
able scenery. and drop curtains: shall be
equipped with a No. l fire proof asbestos
curtain.
Sec. 1G. Automatic Sprinkler.
1t shall be the duty of the owner. agen.
lessee or occupant of any theatre with ac-
for one thousand more
people to install. under the direction and SUI
pervision of the Chief of the Fire Department |
an automatic or dry sprinkler system ever !
the stage, the, same TO be satisfactory to
said Chief.
Sec. Il. PenaIty---A violation OF any of the
provisions of this ordinance |
will be punished by a fine |
Of not less than ten dollars or more than |
one hundred dollars for each offense: and !
every day the said violation shall continue af- |
L. -, 10 hold
to be a separate and distinct offense.
Passed January 18th 1904.
Approved. VIM. McCONOCHIE. Mayor.
Attest II. C. Schaffer, City Clerk.