Section 33 in The Assam Cinemas (Regulation) Rules, 1960
33. Stairways.
(a)There shall be at least 2 stairways each not less than 4 feet wide to provide access to any gallery or upper floor in the building which is intended for use by the public.(b)All staircases shall be constructed entirely of bricks, stone, cement or concrete with fire-resisting roof and ceiling and shall have solid square (as distinguished from span drill) steps and landings of approval stone or of such other fire-resisting material and construction as may be approved by the Licensing Authority with treads not less than 11 inches wide and with risers of not more than 6 inches high (each lapping at least one inch over the back edge of the steps below it) in flights of not more than 15 or less than 3 steps.(c)The treads and risers of steps on each flight shall be of uniform width and height.(d)A continuous hand rails shall be fitted to each side of stairways.
