Section 26 in Rajasthan Cinemas (Regulation) Rules, 1959
26. Gangway.
(1)Gangways not less than 44 inches wide shall be provided in the buildings as follows:-(a)Down each side of the auditorium.(b)Down the centre of the seating accommodation at intervals of not more than 25 feet.(c)Parallel to the line of the seating so as provide direct access to exits provided that not more than one gangway for every 10 rows shall be required.[Provided that in case of 'Lok-Chhavi' the width of gangways can be kept 36 inches instead of 44 inches leaving a gangway after every 12 rows of seats. [Addded vide Notification No, F. 1/7(2) Homes 5/77 dated 28.8.1982, Published in Rajasthan Gazetted Part III dated 9.9.1982 P. 9](2)All gangways exits and the treads of steps and stairways shall be maintained with non-slippery surfaces.(3)Druggets matting and floor covering if provided in gangways shall be securely fastened to the floors.(4)The exits and the gangways and passages leading to exits shall be kept clear of all obstructions other than rope barriers provided in accordance with sub-rule (6). On no account shall extra seats be placed in the gangways or spectators be allowed to stand in the gangways at the gangways at the times of performances in such a way as to block or effectively reduce their width.(5)If steps have to be inserted in a gangway or passage there shall be not less than 3 steps at any one place. The treads shall not be less 15' wide and shall be of uniform width and height.(6)Rope barriers in gangways or elsewhere shall be fitted with clips or fastenings which will part in the centre on slight pressure, and shall not trail on the floor.(7)Guard rails not less than 3 feet 6 inches above floor level shall be provided on the parapet at the foot of gangways in galleries where the incline of the gangways exceeds 15 degrees.
