Section 19 in Maharashtra Cinemas (Regulation) Rules, 1966
19. Sanitary conveniences.
(1)Every cinema shall be provided with sufficient and separate water closet or privy accommodation as also urinal accommodation for the use of males and females.(2)In the case of cinemas within the limits of a municipality, suitable urinals as approved by the municipality at the rate of not less than 2 per cent, and latrines at the rate of not less than 1 per cent, of the number of individuals to be accommodated in such premises shall be provided in suitable places. Separate accommodation shall be provided for males and females. They shall be so constructed as to cause no nuisance.(3)Where the auditorium consists of more than one floor, latrines and urinals at the above scales shall be provided for each floor :Provided that, a minimum of one latrine and one urinal shall be provided on each floor.(4)If in the case of any cinema constructed -(a)in Greater Bombay, before the coming into force of these Rules, and(b)elsewhere, before the 20th day of December, 1950.the licensing authority is satisfied that urinals and latrines cannot be conveniently provided at the rates specified in sub-rule (2) or (3). such cinema may provide such scale of urinals and latrines as were prescribed immediately before the coming into force of these Rules or before the 20th day of December, 1950, as the case may be.(5)Sub-rules (1) and (2) shall be applicable to touring cinemas subject to the condition that the construction of urinals and latrines shall he of temporary nature and shall be such as may be approved by the Executive Engineer/Assistant Engineer/Deputy Engineer/Sub-Divisional Officer concerned and by the District Health Officer or the District Medical Officer of Health or the Divisional Medical Officer of Health or the Medical Officer of Health of Health Unit, having jurisdiction over the area in which the cinema is situated.[Explanation. - For the purposes of this rule, each motor car shall, in the case of a drive-in-cinema, be counted as consisting of three persons.] [Added by G. N. of 12.3.1973.]
