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SEC. 57.4701.11. CROWD MANAGEMENT.
 
   The owner, manager, or person in control of any assembly event with an anticipated attendance of 1,000 or more persons must submit a crowd management plan as part of the permit application for permits issued under Section 57.105.6.5 or Section 57.105.7.1.3. The crowd management plan must be approved by the Fire Code Official before the permit is granted and must satisfy all the safety needs of the assembly event, including the safety of persons in the area surrounding the assembly event. At a minimum, the plan must demonstrate or contain the following elements:
 
   1.   The layout of the event is satisfactory for the safe movement of the crowd between different areas of the assembly event;
 
   2.   The contingency for entry at the start of the assembly event;
 
   3.   The contingency for exiting at the end of the assembly event;
 
   4.   The contingency for evacuation and evacuation safe locations;
 
   5.   The number and assignments of crowd management personnel; and
 
   6.   Safeguards against the development of dangerous levels of crowd density.
 
   In evaluating the adequacy of the crowd management plan, the Fire Code Official shall consider the anticipated size, predictability, and behavior of the audience as demonstrated by past history of like audiences.