VIII. Performance
A. Crowd
Control
Attendance for an event can be controlled through ticket sales, so overcrowding
does not become an issue. The need for security measures at events sponsored
by recognized student organizations is determined by the Office of Dean of Undergraduate
Students and the Department of Public Safety. The number of people involved and
the nature of the event are the
primary determining factors. In some cases, security may be required for
the use of certain buildings or areas.
More details regarding the security policy can be found in the Policies section on the ODUS website.
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B. Front-of-House
Personnel
The house manager and all front-of-house personnel must assist the audience
to evacuate the building safely in case of an emergency. A fire
safety and evacuation plan must be prepared and all personnel should be
trained in the duties they are to perform under the plan. A model plan
is available through EHS.
Some members of the Front-of-House staff must be trained to use fire extinguishers.
For more information, contact Robert
Gregory, University Fire Marshall at 8-6805.
Pre-Performance Announcement:
Prior to each performance, the following announcement or equivalent MUST be made verbally:
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Welcome. In the event of a fire alarm or other building emergency requiring evacuation, please exit through the closed door marked with a red or green illuminated exit sign. Please take a moment to determine the closest route at this time.
In addition, a similar announcement may be placed in a distributed program.
If an alarm sounds:
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C. Exits (Means
of Egress)
The means of egress is the continuous and unobstructed path of travel from
any point in a place of assembly to an exit or public way (e.g., sidewalk,
street, etc.). All parts of the means of egress must be available for
immediate, emergency use.
- Aisles and corridors must be unobstructed and kept free of flammable or
combustible materials.
- Event organizers must inspect the means of egress immediately prior to
any event and remove any obstructions immediately.
- Exit doors must be unlocked.
- Care must be taken to ensure that the exit discharge is also unobstructed
(e.g., not blocked by dumpsters or vehicles, no materials stored against
the exit door, all snow removed, etc.).
- All exit signs must be clearly illuminated and unobstructed at all times.
- The width of a means of egress cannot be blocked or reduced.
- Draperies or similar decorative hangings cannot obstruct the view or the
access to an exit.
- Mirrors cannot be placed near an exit in any manner that may confuse those
trying to exit.
- Exits cannot be used for any other purpose other than a means of egress. Spaces
within a stairway enclosure are not to be used for storage of any materials.
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