Section 8 in Maharashtra Cinemas (Regulation) Rules, 1966
8. Structure to be fire-proof.
(1)Subject to the provisions of sub-rule (3). all cinemas shall be enclosed within proper external or party walls of bricks, stone or concrete (plain, hollow or reinforced) and the floors, tiers and roofs of the auditorium and all parts used by the public shall be constructed of fire-resisting material :Provided that, the following materials may be used for the ceiling, namely :-Acoustic Celotex,Asbestos Spray.Canoe,Seletex.Herakilith.Insulite Building Board (Termitex). and Insulite Hard Board and "Tyuzne Wexna" Insuation Board,Insulwood, Trealax,Acoste Sound Insulation Board.Light Crete Unika Sound Insulating,Boards and Unitene,Acoustic Tiles.Gypsum Panel Board,Thermocaustic.Thermofriez,[Elotex. [Added by G. N. of 4.5.1967.]Elotin.Ferrolife.Sitatex (This material shall be allowed only if the pieces are tightly joined by tongued and grooved method so as to prevent fire passing through the edges)."Treated Jolly Insulex" insultation board.Such other material as has been approved by the Government Test House, Alipore, Calcutta, as fire-resistant and non-inflammable after test as per A.S.T.M. Specification No. C-208-60.](2)[ In the case of quasi-permanent cinemas, the external walls of the auditorium and floor shall be of fire-resisting material. The ceiling may be of such material as will give adequate protection against fire. In the case of touring cinemas, the external walls of the auditorium may be of cloth washed with lime or of any fire-resisting material and there may not be any roof over the auditorium.Explanation. - The materials mentioned in the proviso to sub-rule (1) shall be considered to be fire-resisting material for the purposes of this rule.] [Substituted by G. N. of 26.5.1970.](3)Nothing in sub-rule (1) shall apply to premises duly licensed in any part of the State for use for cinematograph exhibition before the coming into force of these Rules except that the ceiling of such premises, if not made of fire-resisting material, shall be replaced by fire-resisting material.
