(A) A scaled sketch showing locations and widths of egress and exits is required. A log showing a description, event, performance dates and times and name of person or persons responsible for the event.
(B) Emergency exits shall be provided throughout the structure to ensure the safe and prompt egress of occupants in the event of an emergency. These exits shall not be covered or concealed in any way and shall be available for immediate use without any type of hindrance. These exits shall be marked “EXIT.” All exit signs shall be of a florescent type with minimum size three-inch letters. The fire official may require lighted exits and emergency lights if he or she deems it necessary. All staff personnel shall know the location of all exits and the proper procedures to follow when leading people to an exit.
(C) Workers are to be stationed at or near each exit while the haunted house is opened to the public.
(D) All exits must remain unlocked and unblocked while the structure is occupied.
(E) The haunted house must have workers in each room at all times of operation. Each worker shall have a flashlight and hand-held alarm (whistle, horn and the like) to warn of an emergency.
(F) All steps, ramps or outside porches shall be lighted at all times.
(G) Lights shall be installed in all areas of the structure that will be occupied. They shall be turned on in the event of an emergency to provide sufficient light for a safe means of exiting the building.
(H) Multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers shall be installed near each exit and throughout the structure so that the maximum travel distance to an extinguisher does not exceed 25 feet. All fire extinguishers shall be rated ten pounds ABC extinguisher.
(I) All staff shall know the location and be trained in the use of all fire extinguishers.
(J) No combustible or flammable liquid type equipment to be used in structure.
(K) No open flame, candle(s) or pyrotechnics shall be used within the structure or near proximity (50 feet) of the structure.
(L) No smoking shall be allowed within the structure or within 50 feet of the structure. (No smoking signs must be posted within the structure and around the structure.)
(M) The use of straw, hay, live vegetation, moss, vines, split bamboo, leaves, cloth, foam plastics, paper, cotton batting and other similar material shall not be used unless the materials are flame resistant as determined by the Fire Prevention Code. The fire official will need to approve any items used and the flame retardant chemical used to treat those items.
(N) Spliced electrical cords, homemade switching devices and/or open junction boxes and connections shall not be permitted. Extension cords shall not be used as a wiring method.
(O) The number of persons allowed inside the structure will be based on the size of the structure. Each group shall be lead through the structure by a competent staff person. There shall be at least one empty room in between each group. All staff persons leading groups shall be familiar with all the guidelines required for haunted houses.
(P) In the event of an emergency, a warning signal will be sounded to notify all occupants to evacuate the structure.
(Q) There shall be a meeting each night with all personnel who will be working that night prior to opening the structure to the public to go all rules and regulations that need to be followed including emergency evacuation procedures.
(R) Other considerations for the safety of the public that may be necessary such as decorations, fire lanes and the like shall be enforced by the fire official.
(Ord. O-02-08, passed 6-5-2008) Penalty, see § 151.999