New Britain herald., 1930-04-25
DELAY MOVIE SHOW 0N POLICE ORDERS
Rialto Program Starts Late as
 Result Of Inspection
BOLTS FOUND ON DOORS
Wiring On Stage Found Not Con- forming With Underwriters Reg ulations - Rubbish Near Exit - State Policeman Reports.
State Policeman Re.

| The Rialto theater on Broad street was opened almost an hour late this afternoon on account of or ders issued following an inspection this forenoon by Building Inspector A. N. Rutherford, State Policeman Starkell and Sergeant T. J. Feeney, | to have changes made in the cleo 1 trical wiring on the stage and an entrance door replaced. For a time it seemed that the theater would be closed at least all afternoon but several men were put to work at once and some of the changes were made. Time will be allowed for carrying out the orders completely. | The possibility of 8 prosecution for violation of the building ordi- nances loomed this afternoon in the announcement by Building h. spector Rutherford that con- l ference was scheduled with Prose- outing Attorney J. G. Woods when the latter, who was in Hartford on business, returned.
 Bolts On Exit Doors
 The alleged violation, according 10 the building inspector, consisted of the installing of bolts on exit doors. The doors are equipped with panic bolts which open when pushed from the inside, as required, but it was found that the additional bolts had been installed for the purpose of keeping the doors locked securely when the theater was not in use.
 State Policeman Starkell, who is in charge of the inspection of mo- ton picture theaters in the state visited the Rialto yesterday and could not locate the manager. The extra bolts were observed and the in- spector intended to order them re- moved. The exits were in good con- 6ition, he found, but one of the doors was broken.
 He conferred with Building In- speetor Rutherford and Chief Detec. tive Sergeant George c. Ellinger al police headquarters today and the situation was thoroughly discussed before Sergeant T. J. Feeney was detailed to accompany the state anc local inspectors to the theater. Il is said the inspectors learned def nitely that the extra bolts were moi in operation at any time while the theater was occupied, so that they had not added to the danger of the patrons in any way. They were or. dered taken off at once, however and the order was compiled with.
 Wiring Ordered Changed
 The wiring, according to Inspector Rutherford, did not conform il some respects to the National BoarC of Fire Underwriters regulations He called the matter to the atten ton of Electrical Inspector Cyril J Curtin and the latter visited tho theater this afternoon. Inspector Rutherford said some changes il the wiring had been made within . the past two days, and as it was 0 a nature that did not require a per init, it did not become known i'm medately.
 Inspector Rutherford said tn theater has had a number of mana gers and it was difficult to keep il touch with the situation in that re spect. The inspectors were receiv ed today by a, man who said he wa assistant manager. The manager, !; New Haven resident, was out of tn city for the time being. Tn Parker Smith corporation of Nev Haven has title to the building bu has no connection with the theate beyond leasing it.