Codes of Practice

The following Codes of Practice are available.

* Please note that Firearms & Ammunition was published before the Firearms (Amendment) Act 1997
Pyrotechnics and Smoke effects has been withdrawn for revision

Flying

This code relates to equipment in a theatre or place of assembly used for the purpose of flying, rigging or suspending scenery,lighting or other materials or equipment in any part of the auditorium, stage, flytower or ancilliary spaces associated with the performance.

The assistance of Ray Carter in the preparation of this code is gratefully acknowledged.

62pp

Chapters

1. Foreward
2. Equipment used for Flying
3. Use of Flying Equipment
4. Operating Principles
5. Maintenance of Flying Equipment

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Fibre Ropes

This code covers the use of fibre ropes in the theatre industry, mainly for raising, lowering or suspending loads. It includes the different types, selection, maintenance and inspection of rope and ancilliary items used with rope.

The assistance of Mike Curtis in the preparation of this code is gratefully acknowledged.

30pp

Chapters

1. Introduction
2. Types of Rope
3. Strength and Safe Working Load
4. Before putting into use
5. Care in use
6. Associated Equipment
7. Inspection
8. Reference
Appendix. Tables

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Wire Ropes

 This code covers the use of wire ropes in the theatre industry, mainly for raising, lowering or suspending loads. It includes the different types, selection, maintenance and inspection of rope and ancilliary items used with rope.

The assistance of Mike Curtis in the preparation of this code is gratefully acknowledged.

47pp

Chapters

1. Introduction
2. Construction of wire ropes
3. Designation of wire ropes
4. Strength and Safe Working Load
5. Selection of wire ropes
6. Before putting into use
7. Handling and installation
8. Terminations
9. Associated Equipment
10. Maintenance
11. Main causes of rope deterioration
12. Examination of ropes in service
13. Removal from service
14. Wire rope slings
15. References

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Advice on Electrical Safety & Portable Appliance Testing

This publication is derived from research into many other publications and from the experiences of theatre staff and specialist suppliers.

The assistance of Bob Anderson, Peter Jay and ABTT Network members in the preparation of this code is gratefully acknowledged.

55pp

Chapters

1. Introduction
2. Portable Appliance Safety
Appendices
A1 Earthing
A2 Subcontractors
A3 References
A4 Addresses

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A Modern Approach to Emergency Lighting in Theatres

New legislation and technology are setting new standards for escape lighting, often inter=national, directed at many types of public building and workplace. While these are probably excellent improvements in the locations for which they are prilarily intended, it is impoirtant that the special needs of theatres and other similar places of assembly are properly recognised.

24pp

Chapters

Foreward
1. The Auditorium
2. Exot signs in the Auditorium
3. The Stage
4. Lighting Bridges, the Grid, and Access Ways
5. Public Areas
6. Office Areas etc
7. Special Areas
8. Battery Life
9. Central Battery

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Firearms & Ammunition

This code has been tailored to theatrical needs and the assopciated necessary minimum safe standards for staff, performers and public. It has been written as a guide to all concerned with teh acquisition, possession and use of firearms and ammunition in places of entertainment.
* Please note that Firearms & Ammunition was published before the Firearms (Amendment) Act 1997

25pp

Chapters

1. Foreward
2. Scope
3. Definitions
4. Acquisitions and Possession
5. Safe Theatrical Use
App. 1. Restrictions related to age
App. 2. Law enforcement
App. A. A firearm Certificate Application
App. B. A Shot Gun Certificate Application
App. C. Permit to possess a firearm and/or ammunition
App. D. Permit to possess Shot Guns
App. E. Bibliography and Acknowledgements

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Design Guide – Guard Rails

This document shows recommended arrangements for stage galleries and auditorium lighting bridges. In both cases the functional requirements determine safeguards which are applicable to technical rather than public areas.

6pp

Chapters

Standard Guard Rail
Gallery Onstage Edge
Working Fly Gallery
Loading Gallery
Lighting Bridge

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