Thanks. The handbook might be helpful, but I don't have it. If you have a chance to look at it, and find there's information of value, please mail me directly and we'll connect.
SML -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of David Blackwell Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 11:11 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Stage/platform Speaking from a State with the IBC adopted... Per the (2006) IBC, those terms are defined in Section 410 partially extracted below for your convenience: SECTION 410 STAGES AND PLATFORMS 410.1 Applicability. The provisions of this section shall apply to all parts of buildings and structures that contain stages or platforms and similar appurtenances as herein defined. 410.2 Definitions. The followingwords and terms shall, for the purposes of this section and as used elsewhere in this code, have the meanings shown herein. FLYGALLERY.Araised floor area above a stage from which the movement of scenery and operation of other stage effects are controlled. GRIDIRON. The structural framing over a stage supporting equipment for hanging or flying scenery and other stage effects. PINRAIL. A rail on or above a stage through which belaying pins are inserted and to which lines are fastened. PLATFORM. A raised area within a building used for worship, the presentation of music, plays or other entertainment; the head table for special guests; the raised area for lecturers and speakers; boxing and wrestling rings; theater-in-the-round stages; and similar purposes wherein there are no overhead hanging curtains, drops, scenery or stage effects other than lighting and sound. A temporary platform is one installed for not more than 30 days. PROSCENIUM WALL. The wall that separates the stage from the auditorium or assembly seating area. STAGE. A space within a building utilized for entertainment or presentations, which includes overhead hanging curtains, drops, scenery or stage effects other than lighting and sound. If that isn't sufficient, see the commentary version of the IBC. [I don't have it easily handy to email on short notice...] Respectfully, David W. S. Blackwell, II, PE, CFPE, CFI I Chief Engineer Office of State Fire Marshal SC Department of Labor, Licensing, & Regulation, 141 Monticello Trail, Columbia, SC 29203 Telephone: 803.896.9800 [Office] 803.896.9833 [Direct] Fax: 803.896.9806 [Office] Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.scfiremarshal.llronline.com/ Please note that you can sign up to receive automatic information on SC Division of Fire and Life Safety current events, policies, laws and procedures by visiting our Web site at: http://www.scfiremarshal.llronline.com/ -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Steve Leyton Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 2:04 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Stage/platform Already part of my argument; it's an elementary school, so I'm doubtful that Pirates of Penzance is going to be the spring play. Actually, a "performance" isn't a defined term - spoken word is a form of "performance art", and it's nothing more than a person standing and speaking. Steve Leyton -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of njarendt tds.net Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 11:02 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Stage/platform Based on recently conversations with a state plan reviewer about schools a stage is a stage if performances occur on it. Norm On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 12:58 PM, Steve Leyton <[email protected]>wrote: > Friends, Romans, Forumite and Drucker: > > I have a plans reviewer with whom we are dancing about on the subject > of defining a "platform" vs. a "stage". Probably the largest part of > the conversation has to do with "overhead hanging curtains". The > definition of a stage is basically a space within a building used for > entertainment or presentations that includes "overhead hanging > curtains, drops, scenery or stage effects other than lighting and sound." > > My take is that this space in an elementary school MP buildings is a > platform because it only has lighting and sound overhead. Their take > is that it's a stage because it has a curtain that can be drawn across its > front. Anyone have a more specific definition or code citation for > what constitutes an overhead hanging curtain? > > Steve Leyton > > > > _______________________________________________ > Sprinklerforum mailing list > [email protected] > http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum > -- *If You See Something Suspicious.... 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