Section 56 in The Tamil Nadu Cinemas (Regulation) Rules, 1957
56.
(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.](2)No panelling of walls with wood and other combustible materials for decorative and other purposes in the cinema building shall be permitted:Provided that in cinema building in which such panelling has already been effected, the combustible materials with which the panelling has been effected shall be treated with fire-resistant paints [or varnish] [Inserted by G.O. Ms. No.1070, Home dated 12th June 1975.],
