For the intent and purpose of this chapter, the terms below shall be defined as follows:
ASSEMBLY BUILDING: A building or portion of a building used for the gathering together of fifty (50) or more persons for such purposes as deliberation, education, instruction, worship, entertainment, amusement, drinking or dining, or awaiting transportation.
ASSEMBLY GROUP OCCUPANCY: Any event at which fifty (50) or more persons are gathered inside any assembly building for which an organized performance, show or event shall take place.
OCCUPANT LOAD: The maximum number of patrons, guests, employees or participants allowed by the uniform fire code and/or uniform building code for the type of building, use or event. (Ord. 602, 6-10-2003)
A. Requirements: In any assembly group occupancy held in a building or portion of a building having an assembly room with an occupant load of three hundred (300) or more, or in any assembly group occupancy in which actual occupant load is estimated to be at least ninety percent (90%) of the maximum occupant load, an audible announcement shall be made not more than ten (10) minutes prior to the start of each program notifying each and every occupant of the location of all exits to be used in the event of a fire or any other type of emergency. All such exits shall be clearly marked and lighted where appropriate. This announcement shall also include how occupants will be notified in the event of a fire or any other type of emergency and what to do in the event of a fire or any other type of emergency. In situations where lights are dimmed for a performance, house lights shall be turned on during the announcement.
B. Exemptions: The following buildings or structures are exempted from the requirements of this section:
1. Any building or structure, or portion thereof, used for worship or religious gatherings.
2. Any building or structure, or portion thereof, used for activities or events sanctioned by the Elko County school district. (Ord. 602, 6-10-2003)
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