Section 56(1) in The Tamil Nadu Cinemas (Regulation) Rules, 1957
(1)The floor, roof-ceiling, private boxes, balconies, galleries, tiers, partitions and every room, lobby, corridor and passage intended for the use of the public shall be constructed of fire-resisting materials[(1-A) False ceiling either for sound effects or air conditioning or other similar purpose shall be so constructed as to prevent either total or early collapse in the event of fire so that persons underneath are not fatally trapped before they have time to reach the exits. To provide easy access for the fighting apparatus cat walk of suitable materials should be provided. The fire resistance requirements for the different structural elements composing the building shall be in accordance with Table 5 of the Indian Standard Institution 4878-1968.] [Inserted G.O. Ms. No. 3171, Home, dated 15th December 1976.]
