NSW Part I5 Temporary structures

This Part applies to temporary structures used as entertainment venues.

In this Part, a reference to an entrance or exit does not include a reference to an entrance or exit provided for persons or animals performing in a temporary structure.

Exits must be so provided and arranged as to afford a ready means of egress from all parts of a temporary structure.

Without limiting the generality of NSW I5D3—

1. the number of exits to be provided for a temporary structure designed to accommodate a number of persons specified in Column 1 of NSW Table I5D4 must be not less than the number of exits specified in Column 2 of that Table in respect of that number of persons; and
2. the aggregate width of the exits to a temporary structure designed to accommodate a number of persons specified in Column 1 of NSW Table I5D4 must be not less than the width specified in Column 3 of that Table in respect of that number of persons.

Every part of an entrance or exit must provide a minimum unobstructed height of 2000 mm and, where the entrance or exit is beneath a stepped seating platform, infilled risers or other approved overhead protection must be provided above the entrance or exit.

A flap or curtain used to cover an exit must be so designed that, when it is secured, it will not obstruct or impede egress.

Curtains and blinds for use in a temporary structure must comply with NSW Table S7C7.

Fabric that is used in the construction of a temporary structure must have—

1. a Flammability Index of not more than 6 where used—
   1. within a height of 4 m from the base of the temporary structure; or
   2. in an air-supported temporary structure without other supporting framework; and
2. a Flammability Index of not more than 25 in any other case.

(1) A rigid guardrail must be provided at each end of a stepped or inclined platform, at least 750 mm high above the floor of the platform, and must extend—

1. in the case of a stepped platform, from the front of the first riser; and
2. in the case of an inclined platform, from the front of the first row of seating,

to the back of the highest platform and along the rear of that platform for its full width.

(2) A rigid guardrail must not obstruct any aisle, cross-over or exit.

Seating must be provided in accordance with NSW I4D18, NSW I4D19, NSW I4D20(b), NSW I4D22(a) and (c), NSW I4D23(a) and NSW I4D25(a), (b), (c) and (d).

Suitable sanitary accommodation must be provided at a location convenient to the temporary structure.

Any projection suite must comply with NSW I4D47 and NSW I4D48.

No fireplace or other form of heating equipment may be installed in a temporary structure, without the consent of the approval authority.

Electrical services connected to the local supply authority’s mains, to a generating plant or to a battery supply must comply with—

1. the requirements of the local supply authority; and
2. AS 3002; and
3. where applicable, AS/NZS 3000; and
4. NSW I4D51(a) and NSW I4D53(a).

Artificial lighting must be provided, and must comply with NSW I4D54 and NSW I4D55.

Emergency lighting must be provided to the areas provided with artificial lighting under NSW I5D15 and must include a sufficient number of lamps to give a minimum illumination of 0.2 lux at floor level.

Where emergency lighting is provided, the capacity of the battery and charging system must be sufficient to provide the illumination required by NSW I5D16 for—

1. 30 minutes, in respect of a temporary structure designed to accommodate not more than 1000 persons; and
2. 60 minutes, in respect of a temporary structure designed to accommodate more than 1000 persons.

Exit signs must be provided above all exits and in such other locations as may be required by NSW E4D6 and must comply with E4D5 and E4D8.

(1) Fire-fighting services and appliances must be so provided as to afford adequate protection and must be so located as the approving authority, on the advice of the Commissioner of Fire and Rescue NSW, may require.

(2) Where required by the approving authority, the fire-fighting services and appliances must comply with Part E1.