Section 78 in Maharashtra Cinemas (Regulation) Rules, 1966
78. Exit signs.
(1)All exits and other doors or openings intended to be used for the purpose of exits shall be indicated by notices in the language understood in the locality in white letters 17.5 cms. long, upon a black ground painted on or above the doors at least 2.05 m. above the floor.(2)The words "No.Exit" in the language understood in the locality, shall be similarly painted upon all doors insight of the audience which do not lead to exits.(3)All electric "Exit" signs shall be fitted with an auxiliary bulb capable of properly illuminating the sign; the bulbs shall be fed from dry batteries or accumulators, which shall be kept in proper working order, the switch of the auxiliary bulbs shall be fixed in an easily accessible position in the corridor and not inside the auditorium.(4)Nothing in this rule shall apply to touring cinemas and to premises duly licensed for use for cinematograph exhibition before the coming into force of these Rules, so long as "Exit" and "No Exit" signs in such premises are clearly visible and easily legible.
