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(a) The facias of boxes, balconies, galleries and at the end of the aisles shall have substantial metal protective railings not less than 30 inches high above the floor. The railings at the foot of steps shall be not less than 36 inches high for the width of the steps.
(b) Cross-aisles, except where the backs of seats on the front of the aisles project 24 inches or more above the floor of the aisles, shall be provided with railings not less than 26 inches high.
(c) In balconies, galleries or other locations where seats are arranged on platforms or successive tiers, and the height of the rise from one platform to another below and in front of it exceeds 21 inches, a substantial railing not less than 26 inches high shall be placed at the edge of the platform along the entire rows of seats.
(Prior code § 54-8.8)