Club Fires Spur Major Changes In Fire Codes
The fires that consumed The Station nightclub in Rhode Islandand caused panic at E2 in Chicago have resulted in preliminary codechanges that would place new burdens on risk managersnot only thoseat entertainment venues but a variety of organizations, includingsmaller facilities.
Almost any gathering place would require crowd managers forgroups of 250 and more, in most venues except for churches. This isa reduction in occupant load from the former trigger of 1,000occupants.
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