Section 74 in The M.P. Cinemas (Regulation) Rules, 1972
74. Hydrants.-
All cinemas shall be provided with such number of hydrants, not less than two as may be fixed by the licensing authority. The hydrants shall be of a diameter not less than 21/2 inches and shall be fixed at such sites as may be approved by the appropriate Executive Engineer. The hydrants shall be connected to the cisterns provided for in Rule 73 by taking separate mains of 3" diameter from each cistern and joined together by a single main of 3" diameter :Provided that in the case of premises where no cisterns are required to be kept under Rule 73 the hydrants shall be connected to the municipal water mains. Hose pipes with jet nozzles and required accessories shall also be provided as directed by the appropriate Executive Engineer :Provided further that nothing in this rule apply to premises duly licensed for use for cinematograph exhibition before the coming into force of these rules if such premises are situated in places where the municipal water main have a connection sufficiently close to such premises.
