Building theatre patronage : management and merchandising (1927)

Record Details:

Title:
Building theatre patronage : management and merchandising
Date:
1927
Publisher:
New York : Chalmers Publishing Company
Volume:
Building theatre patronage : management and merchandising
Leaf #:
000454
Language:
English
Subjects:
Motion Pictures, Motion pictures--Theatres
Collection:
Books
Format:
Books
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
November 07, 2023
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420 Building Theatre Patronage 4. Lighting equipment that is hot from use stored near inflammable material before it is cool. 5. The use of open flame, pistol explosions, etc. 6. Carelessness in handling exposed film. 7. Combustible materials allowed to collect. 8. Permitting cigarette and refuse containers to become cluttered with rubbish. 9. Defective insulation. 1 0. Spotlights too close to drapes. 1 1 . Lumber accumulated where a spark can ignite it. 12. Rags and papers in panel boxes. 1 3. Make-shift fuses. Check Up. In inspecting a house the following should be considered: 1. Fire-alarm box — not obstructed — with instructions for its use. 2. Exits — properly lighted — panic bolts oiled to release easily — lattice doors front of exits opening easily. 3. Fire escapes — hand-rails tight — not obstructed — out side lights burning at night — snow and ice removed. 4. Areaways — clear of snow and ice — not cluttered with rubbish — not obstructed — properly lighted. 5. Stage skylight — ropes in good condition — rope knife at hand. 6. Water pails for fire emergency filled and not hidden away. 7. Hose couplings connected and water control not jammed. 8. Fire extinguishers properly filled — chemicals not clog ging nozzle. 9. Sprinkler system heads not obstructed. 1 0. Combustible materials properly stored. Policies. The manager should be familiar with the policy covering the different forms of insurance. He should know what conditions must be fulfilled if a loss is to be covered.