Section 60 in The Meghalaya Cinemas (Regulation) Rules
60. Premises, lighting of.
(a)The general lighting of the auditorium and exit doorways and passages shall not be controlled from within the enclosure, but a duplicate lighting system may be controlled from the enclosure or a system permitted whereby not more than ⅓ (one-third) of the general lighting is controlled from the enclosure, either system to afford sufficient lighting for emergency exit of the audience.(b)No fans, heaters or motors may be connected to the lighting circuits. All wall plugs and sockets must be of 3 pin type of approved Home, Office hand shield pattern and able to be plugged in one position only. All metal clad apparatus use on the socket must be earth bended. The system of wiring employed shall be in accordance with the Indian Standard Code of practice for electrical wiring and fittings in building.(c)Every circuit in the premises shall be identified by its Description and Number and each Distribution Box shall contain; affixed within its cover, an identification card be description and number to permitting instant identification in emergency.(d)An emergency lighting system consisting of cloze oil lamps may be approved, provided such lamps are always kept trimmed and burning during the whole of any performance and afford sufficient illumination. In the opinion of the competent authority of the Department of Electricity. Each attendant shall carry an efficient electric torch or lamp.
