Chapter 8.68
PUBLIC GATHERINGS
Sections:
8.68.010 Building compliance.
It is unlawful to hold, manage or conduct any meeting or entertainment of any kind in the village in any premises other than a building constructed in full compliance with the ordinances and laws pertaining thereto for auditorium, theater or lodge room purposes, excepting in compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
8.68.020 Inspections.
No such gathering or entertainment shall be held or presented in any premises other than a building as described in RMC 8.68.010 unless such premises have been examined by the fire marshal or building inspector not more than three days before the date of such gathering and found to be free from any fire hazard and found to be suitable for the purpose. No structure enclosed by a roof shall be used for such purpose unless the same is constructed of nonflammable materials. Tents or structures covered by canvas or similar materials may be so used if such canvas or other material has been properly treated so as to be rendered fire resistive.
8.68.030 Exits.
Adequate unobstructed exits shall be provided in all premises used for such purposes to permit rapid egress of all persons attending, and there shall be at least two separate exits located at least thirty feet from each other. There shall be two lineal feet of doorway or exit space for each one hundred people accommodated.
8.68.040 Seats.
Any stands or rows of seats used in such premises shall be so constructed as to be safe for the use designed, and shall be sufficiently strong to carry the same weight and stress as is required for the construction of the auditorium floors of theater buildings, not less than one hundred pounds per square foot.
It is unlawful to admit to any such premises a number of persons to exceed the actual number of seats maintained for their accommodation.
8.68.050 Doors.
All doors or gates on exits from premises used for such purposes shall open outward and no such exit shall be constructed or locked so that egress from inside the premises is blocked.
8.68.060 Notice.
It shall be the duty of any person or persons conducting, calling for or managing any gathering in any premises other than a theater, lodge room auditorium building constructed as provided in RMC 8.68.010 to notify the clerk of the date of such intended performance at least ten days before the meeting is to take place. Upon such notice the fire marshal or the building inspector shall inspect the premises to determine whether or not they comply with the provisions of this chapter. Any permit issued for any such gathering shall be subject to the condition that this chapter be fully complied with, whether or not such condition is embodied in the permit.