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Standard Licensing Requirements

Part I : Health Requirements

Part II : Fire Safety Requirements

Part III : Building Safety Requirements

(For Karaoke Establishments)

LASC-VII (07-2017)

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Part I : HEALTH REQUTREMENTS

1. Provision of Sanitary Fitments

1.1 Sanitary fitments shall be provided to a standard not less than that required by the

Building (Standards Of Sanitary Fitments, Plumbing, Drainage Works And Latrines)

Regulations (Cap. 123 sub. Leg.) applicable to restaurants.

1.2 The following number of watercloset fitments, urinals and lavatory basins shall be

provided.

Type of fitment For Male For Female

(a) Watercloset fitment

(b) Lavatory basins

(c) Urinals

2. Lighting and ventilation to toilets

2.1 Natural lighting and ventilation to toilets shall be provided by means of windows so

that :-

(a) the total area of glazing is not less than one-tenth of the floor area of the rooms;

and

(b) a window area of not less than one-tenth of the floor area of the room is

openable to open air with the top being at least 2 m above the floor.

2.2 Where natural means are inadequate / unavailable due to planning constraint, artificial

lighting and ventilation to toilets shall be provided so that :-

(a) artificial lighting of not less than 50 lux is provided; and

(b) mechanical ventilation of not less than 5 air changes per hour is provided.

2.3 Toilets shall not open directly into a kitchen or food preparation or storage room.

3. Lighting and ventilation to kitchens

3.1 Natural lighting and ventilation to the kitchen shall be provided by means of windows

so that :-

(a) the total area of glazing is not less than one-tenth of the floor area of the room;

and

(b) a window area of not less than one-sixteenth of the floor area of the room is

openable to external air with the top being at least 2 m above the floor.

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3.2 Where natural means are inadequate / unavailable due to planning constraint,

artificial lighting and ventilation to the kitchen shall be provided so that :-

(a) artificial lighting of not less than 300 lux is provided; and

(b) mechanical ventilation of not less than 5 air changes per hour is provided.

4. Sanitizing facilities for microphones

Adequate sanitizing facilities for all microphones shall be provided and maintained in the

premises to which a permit or licence relates and the microphones shall be kept in a clean

and hygienic condition. Some suggestions on sanitizing measures are:

4.1 The surface of the microphone should be cleaned with damp cloth and then wiped

with alcohol daily or when it appears soiled; or

4.2 Every microphone should be properly covered by a disposal cover which will be

discarded and replaced after each sectional use by customers.

5. Toilet Utilities

5.1 Wash-hand basin must be provided with adequate supply of liquid soap in

dispensers and clean paper towel or cloth towel rolls in dispensers or electric hand

dryer.

5.2 If cloth towel rolls in dispensers are used,

(a) the dispensers should be designed in such a way that the users can only

retrieve the clean and unused portion of the cloth towel roll therein; and

(b) the towels or towel rolls provided through the dispensers must be dry, clean,

sanitized, unworn, stainless and of good quality.

5.3 If electrical hand dryers are provided, they must be in good working condition at all

times.

5.4 Each water closet must be provided with an adequate supply of toilet paper and

kept clean at all times.

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Part II : Fire Safety Requirement

1. Combustible materials used as false ceiling, partitions or wall furnishing

All combustible materials used as false ceilings, partitions or wall furnishings shall conform

to British Standard 476: Part 7 Class 1 or 2 Rate of Surface Spread of Flame or to another

standard acceptable to the Director of Fire Services, or shall be brought up to any of those

standards by treating with a fire retardant paint or solution acceptable to the Director of Fire

Services.

2. Draperies and curtains

All draperies and curtains, if installed, shall be made of fire resistant material and conform to

British Standard 5867: Part 2 fabric type B when tested in accordance with British Standard

5438 or to another standard acceptable to the Director of Fire Services, or shall be brought up

to any of those standards by treating with a fire retardant solution acceptable to the Director

of Fire Services.

3. Carpet

3.1 All carpets within the protected means of escape shall

(a) be made of pure wool;

(b) conform to British Standard 5287 when tested in accordance with British Standard

4790; or

(c) be manufactured to a standard acceptable to the Director of Fire Services.

3.2 Carpets that do not meet any of the above requirements shall also be accepted as

complying with fire safety requirements if their pile height does not exceed 10mm and

they do not cover more than 5% of the protected means of escape calculated on a

floor-by floor basis.

4. Polyurethane foam (PU foam) filled mattresses

All polyurethane foam (PU foam) filled mattresses shall conform to British Standard 7177

(for use in medium hazard premises) or to another standard acceptable to the Director of Fire

Services. The mattress meeting the specified standards shall bear an appropriate label (See

Annex A of Part II). Invoices from manufacturers/suppliers and test certificates from a

testing laboratory both indicating that the PU foam filled mattresses comply with the

specified standards shall be produced for verification. The test certificates shall be issued by a

testing laboratory accredited to conduct tests according to the specified standards, and be

authenticated by the company’s stamp of manufacturers/suppliers.

5. Polyurethane foam filled upholstered furniture

All polyurethane foam filled upholstered furniture shall conform to British Standard 7176

(for use in medium hazard premises) or to another standard acceptable to the Director of Fire

Services. The furniture items meeting the specified standards shall bear an appropriate label

(See Annex A of Part II). Invoices from manufacturers/suppliers and test certificates from a

testing laboratory both indicating that the PU foam filled furniture items comply with the

specified standards shall be produced for verification. The test certificates shall be issued by a

testing laboratory accredited to conduct tests according to the specified standards, and be

authenticated by the company’s stamp of manufacturers/suppliers

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6 Dedicated smoke extraction system

The window of the premises shall not in any way be obstructed by any decoration or sealed

up for more than 50% of the designed openable/breakable windows unless protected by a

dedicated smoke extraction system which shall conform to the standard set out in the Code of

Practice for Minimum Fire Services Installations and Equipment issued by the Director of

Fire Services.

7 Exit sign & Directional sign

All exits shall be indicated by illuminated signs, bearing the word and characters “EXIT出

口” (See Annex B of Part II). Adequate directional signs indicating the route to an exit shall

be provided at locations where exit signs are not readily visible. Exit Signs and directional

signs shall be installed in accordance with the requirements set out in the Code of Practice for

Minimum Fire Service Installations and Equipment as published from time to time by the

Director of Fire Services.

8 Low level directional sign

Low level directional signs capable of indicating the route to an exit in darkness shall be

provided at 200mm above floor level. The Low level Directional Signs shall be of self

luminous type and conform to British Standard 5499:Part 2, or conforms to the standard set

out in the Code of Practice for Minimum Fire Service Installations and Equipment as

published from time to time by the Director of Fire Services shall be provided.

9 Exit plan

An exit plan drawn to a ratio of not less than 1:200 showing the floor layout of the premises

and the directions of egress to escape staircases and means of escape shall be displayed in

each room intended to be used by customers. The size of the exit plan shall not be less than

250mm x 250mm and shall be affixed adjacent to the exit of each room at 1500mm above

floor level.

10 Emergency lighting

Emergency Lighting - Self-contained Luminaries shall be provided. (See Annex C of Part II)

11 Short film on fire safety

A short film on fire safety including what to do in case of fire inside the premises shall be

provided for showing to the customers before they start each session of karaoke activity.

12 Emergency alert system

An emergency alert system which can interrupt the music or other sound and visual images

produced by the karaoke equipment and at the same time produce visible and audible

warning signals in case of a fire alarm shall be provided.

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13 Fire safety training

The grantee/licensee should make arrangement to ensure that at least one of their management staff in employment has completed a fire safety training course recognized by the Fire Services Department; and to ensure that all employees working in the karaoke establishment must have received the fire safety training given by this trained management staff at least once every 12 months.

14 Fire service installations and equipment

Ardor service installations of the following description shall be provided in accordance with the following provisions and with the Code of Practice for Minimum Fire Service Installations and Equipment as published from time to time by the Director of Fire Services:-

14.1 a fire hydrant and hose reel system; 14.2 a manual fire alarm system with operation switches provided at each of the

following locations - (a) near each exit leading away from the premises; (b) at the main entrance; (c) at the cashier’s counter; (d) at the reception area; and

(e) at the waiting area;

14.3 alarm bells of the fire alarm system in individual rooms intended to be used by customers (see also paragraph 12);

14.4 where the premises are located in a curtain-walled building or on a basement floor

and occupy an area exceeding 126 m2, an automatic sprinkler system that uses fast-

response-type sprinkler heads. 14.5 where the premises are located in a place other than those described in paragraph

14.4 and- (a) occupy an area exceeding 126 m

2 but not exceeding 230 m

2, either an

automatic fire detection system or an automatic sprinkler system; or (b) occupy an area exceeding 230m

2, an automatic sprinkler system that uses

fast-response-type sprinkler heads;

14.6 In respect of paragraphs 14.4 and 14.5, the sprinkler system shall be designed and installed in accordance with the Loss Prevention Council Rules for Automatic Sprinkler Installations For retro-fitting of such system, a compromised standard with water supplied directly from town mains may be accepted subject to approval of the Director of Water Supplies.

14.7 where the premises are located in a curtain-walled building or on a basement floor

with a cubic volume exceeding 7000m3, a smoke extraction system.

14.8 Where the karaoke room situated in a dead-end corridor, a 9-litres water type fire

extinguisher and a manual fire alarm system with operation switches shall be provided in such room.

15 Ventilating System 15.1 All ventilating systems shall be inspected by the Ventilation Division of Fire

Services Department and a copy of letter of compliance shall be submitted to the relevant authority as proof of compliance.

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15.2 in the case where the karaoke establishment is located in a restaurant, comply with

the requirements set out in the Ventilation of Scheduled Premises Regulation (Cap.

132 sub. leg.); or

15.3 in any other case, comply with the requirements set out in the Building (Ventilating

Systems) Regulations (Cap. 123 sub. leg.)

15.4 Automatic cut-off devices shall be provided for mechanical ventilating systems to

enable the ventilation supply to be cut off in case of fire.

16 Electrical Installations

16.1 New fixed electrical installations, after completion, shall be inspected, tested and

certified by an electrical worker/contractor registered with the Director of Electrical

and Mechanical Services (DEMS). A copy of the Work Completion Certificate

(Form WR1) shall be submitted to the Authority as proof of Compliance.

16.2 For existing electrical installations, a Periodic Test Certificate (Form WR2)

endorsed by DEMS in lieu of the required Form shall be submitted instead.

17 Kitchen

17.1 The requirements for the use of fuel in kitchen are stipulated Annex D of Part II.

17.2 Portable Fire Fighting Equipment

(a) One 4.5 Kg CO2 or 2 Kg dry powder fire extinguisher shall be provided in the

kitchen.

(b) One x 1.44sq.m fire blanket for every 3 frying pans/woks using oils/fat for

deep frying;

Number of frying pans/woks = Fire blanket

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18 Fuel for Seating Accommodation

18.1 The requirements for the use of fuel for seating accommodation are stipulated in

Annex E of Part II.

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Part III : BUILDING SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

The Code of Practice for the Provision of Means of Escape in Case of Fire 1996, the Code of

Practice for Fire Resisting Construction 1996 and the Code of Practice for Means of Access

for Firefighting and Rescue 2004 issued by the Buildings Department have been replaced by

the Code of Practice for Fire Safety in Buildings 2011 and the following information should

make reference to the updated version therein where appropriate.

1. Structural suitability

1.1 Every karaoke establishment shall be structurally capable of withstanding an

imposed load of not less than 5 kPa and be in sound structural condition. If the

structural capacity for imposed load is less than 5kPa, structural justification

prepared by an Authorized Person / Registered Structural Engineer (AP/RSE) on the

structural adequacy of the premises shall be submitted for consideration by the

Licensing Authority.

1.2 Non-structural screeding on slabs to raise floors levels, solid partition walls, heavy

equipment or installations, structural justification prepared by an Authorized Person /

Registered Structural Engineer (AP/RSE) on the structural adequacy of the existing

building may be required for consideration by the Licensing Authority.

2 Compliance with the code of practice on fire resisting construction

The karaoke establishment shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the

requirements set out in the Code of Practice for the Provision of Fire Resisting Construction

(the “FRC code”) as published from time to time by the Director of Buildings.

3 Protection of adjoining buildings

3.1 Every karaoke establishment should be separated from any adjoining building by an

external wall having a fire resistance period (FRP) of not less than 2 hours.

3.2 No openings should be made in such external walls that are within a distance of

900mm of any part of any building on the same site or within 450mm of the

boundary with an adjoining site. Openings may however be made in external walls

within a distance between 900mm and 1.8m of any part of any building on the same

site or within 900mm of the boundary with an adjoining site provided that these

openings are protected by fixed light of FRP as specified in the Code of Practice for

the Provision of Fire Resisting Construction.

4 Separation between uses

4.1 Every karaoke establishment should be separated from areas adjacent to or within a

karaoke establishment that are for different uses as classified in Table 1 by walls and

floors having an FRP of 1 hour or such longer period as required for the uses.

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Table 1 : Fire Resistance Period

Type Use Volume of compartment FRP

1 Domestic

Not exceeding 28 000m3 1 hour 2 Hotel bedroom

3 Office

4 Shop, restaurant, and hotel foyer If not exceeding 7 000m3

or

If exceeding 7 000m3 but

not exceeding 28 000m3

1 hour

2 hours

5 Place of public entertainment

6 Place of assembly

7 Carparking

8 Bulk storage and warehouse Not exceeding 7 000m3 2 hours

4.2 For any karaoke establishment situated in any basement, its elements of construction,

including walls and floors, should have an FRP of not less than 4 hours.

5 Separation between occupancies

Karaoke establishments shall be separated from adjoining occupancies by walls and floors

having a FRP of not less than 1 hour or not less than that required for the elements of

construction of the compartment in which it is situated, whichever is the greater.

6 Fire Resistance Period for internal corridors

6.1 Every internal corridor within a karaoke establishment shall be separated from other

areas by walls having an FRP of not less than one hour (“fire resisting walls”) and

the doors in the corridor shall be self-closing and have a fire resistance period of not

less than 1/2 hour.

6.2 For karaoke establishments that have been in operation immediately before the

commencement of the Ordinance (i.e. 8 January 2003), upgrading of fire resistance

of corridor walls may be carried out in phases. For karaoke establishment installed

with sprinklers, the upgrading works could be carried out within 36 months counting

from the date on which the Ordinance comes into operation (i.e. before 8 January

2006). For establishments without sprinklers, the upgrading works could be carried

out within 18 months counting from the date on which the Ordinance comes into

operation (i.e. before 8 July 2004) subject to the provision of emergency alert system

in every room and at suitable locations of the corridor.

7 Compartmentation

7.1 Every karaoke establishment should be divided into compartments by walls and

floors such that no compartment exceeds 28,000 m3.

7.2 Compartment walls, compartment floors, separations and lobbies should be

constructed with all joints completely filled with non-combustible material to

prevent the passage of smoke or flame.

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8 Protection of openings in fire resisting walls and floors

8.1 Openings through compartment walls shall be protected to maintain the fire

resistance of the wall, by a protected lobby with doors of the required FRP or, except

for places of public entertainment or carparks, by a fire shutter with the same FRP

(with respect to integrity) as the wall.

8.2 Escalators or staircases, other than required staircases, which perforate floors

between compartments may be unenclosed in one compartment provided that such

escalators or staircases are enclosed in the adjoining compartment by walls having

an FRP of not less than the longer period required for the elements of construction of

the compartments so served. Every opening in such enclosing walls should be

provided with a door or fire shutter having an FRP of not less than half that of the

enclosing wall in which it is situated.

8.3 Every opening for the passage of building services through a fire resisting wall or

floor, and every hole in the wall or floor left after construction shall be protected

with fire dampers or other form of fire stop that is considered suitable by the

Licensing Authority to maintain the FRP of that wall.

8.4 If any building services passing through a fire resisting wall or floor consist of

combustible material, the material shall be contained within an enclosure having a

fire resistance period of not less than one hour. Every access opening provided to

the enclosure shall be provided with a door having a fire resistance period of not less

than 1/2 that of the enclosure.

9 Protection of liftwells and required staircases

9.1 All liftwells except for openings for doors and ventilation should be separated from

the remainder of the karaoke establishment by walls having an FRP of not less than

that required by the elements of construction of the compartment.

9.2 All required staircases and any lobbies separating those staircases from the general

accommodation should :-

(a) be separated from the remainder of the karaoke establishment by walls having

an FRP of not less than that required for the compartment to which they

connect.

(b) be imperforate, except for any doorway giving access to the karaoke

establishment which should be provided with a door having an FRP of not less

than half of the wall in which the doorway is situated, or 1 hour whichever is

less.

(c) not accommodate any services other than emergency services such as fire

Hydrants, sprinkler systems, emergency lights and exit signs.

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10 Protection against spread of fire and smoke between floors

At any internal unprotected opening in floors within a compartment, such as at escalators,

circulation staircases, a barrier of not less than 450 mm measured vertically downwards

from the underside of the floor, should be provided to surround the opening. The barrier

should be constructed to have an FRP of not less than 1 hour. The barrier shall extend not

less than 450 mm below any false ceiling hung in the vicinity of the opening.

11 Special hazards

11.1 Areas for electrical or hazardous installations or for storing dangerous goods should

be enclosed by non-combustible construction having an FRP of not less than 2 hours

(4 hours adjoining required staircases), and any permitted openings thereto should be

provided with a door having an FRP of not less than one hour.

11.2 Kitchens:-

(a) should be enclosed by walls and floors having a FRP of not less than 1 hour,

and any door opening on such walls should be provided with self-closing

doors having FRP of not less than 1/2 hour;

(b) should be provided with protected lobbies between each door of the kitchen

and any escape route from the main building; and/or the dining area where the

kitchen has a usable floor area exceeding 45 m2 and the door opens onto an

exit route of the dining area;

(c) hatch (permitted for small food serving hatch only) should be provided with a

fire shutter having a FRP of 1 hour, and shall be activated by a fusible link.

11.3 Other areas of high fire risk directly associated with a normal occupancy in a

karaoke establishment should be adequately separated by fire resisting construction.

12 Doors

12.1 All doors required to have an FRP should be arranged to be self-closing. The

self-closing mechanism shall not be capable of allowing a check action to hold the

door open.

12.2 A notice should be provided on both sides of such doors in English and Chinese in

letters and characters not less than 10 mm high as follows :-

FIRE DOOR

TO BE KEPT CLOSED

防火門防火門防火門防火門

應常關應常關應常關應常關

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12.3 All FRP doors shall be closely fitted around their edges to impede the passage of

smoke or flame.

12.4 FRP doors should be tested or assessed in accordance with BS 476: Parts 20 and 22:

1987 and certified as being capable of resisting the action of fire for the specified

period. Certification including test report and assessment report prepared by a

laboratory recognized by the Hong Kong Laboratory Accreditation Scheme or the

Building Authority shall be submitted to the Licensing Authority for proof of the

compliance with the standard.

13 Basements

13.1 All approved smoke outlets, vents and dynamic smoke extraction system shall be maintained in efficient working condition or reinstated; and in case rendered inadequate by any alteration of the premises, they shall be provided in accordance with the Code of Practice for the Provision of Fire Resisting Construction.

13.2 Where a basement has the same use as the ground storey and any upper storeys, it may be united thereto provided that every element of construction, compartment wall and compartment floor in such storeys and the construction separating the uppermost of such storeys from the storey above have the same FRP as that of the basement.

14. Fire Resisting Materials

For all building materials required to have specified fire resisting period under this Standard

Licensing Conditions (LASC-VII Part III) or the Special Conditions, supporting documents

including supplier’s certificate, test report, delivery note and construction photos shall be

submitted to the Licensing Authority as proof of compliance of the Conditions so stipulated.

15. Compliance with the code of practice on means of escape

The karaoke establishment shall be provided with adequate means of escape complying with

the requirements set out in the Code of Practice for the Provision of Means of Escape in

Case of Fire (the “MOE code”) as published from time to time by the Director of Buildings.

16 Population of a karaoke establishment for the provision of means of escape

Under the circumstances of the premises, the maximum number of persons ( including staff)

that can be accommodated within the karaoke establishment is restricted to .

17 General requirements on exit routes

17.1 At least two exit routes or such higher numbers as required under the “MOE code’’

shall be provided on each storey.

17.2 Any room/storey/premises with a capacity exceeding 30 persons shall be provided

with at least 2 exits.

17.3 A clear and unobstructed access route of not less than mm, as Required

under the “MOE code’’ , shall be provided throughour the seating Area to the exit

route.

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17.4 Every part of an exit route shall be provided with artificial lighting providing a

horizontal luminance at floor level of not less than 30 lux and backed up by an

emergency lighting system providing a horizontal luminance at floor level of not less

than 2 lux. The design of the emergency lighting system should comply with the

Code of Practice for Minimum Fire Service Installations and Equipment.

17.5 The means of escape from any part of the karaoke establishment shall be so arranged

that it is not necessary to pass through one staircase enclosure in order to reach an

alternative staircase.

17.6 Where the building/storey(s) in which the karaoke establishment is located is

required to have two or more exit staircases and it is required that people using one

staircase is able to gain access to at least one of the other staircases at any time

without having to pass through private premises, such protected access shall be

maintained at all times, without being locked up.

17.7 Every part of an exit route should have a clear height of not less than 2 m.

18 Direct distance and travel distance

Every room intended to be used by customers, except toilets, shall have at least two exit

routes leading in different directions to a staircase or a point of discharge to a street. The

maximum distances that will be permitted from any part of the karaoke establishment shall

be in accordance with paragraph 14 of the “MOE” code. In this connection the maximum

distance in the karaoke establishment is exceeded. Modification of the layout is required.

19 Internal exit routes

19.1 The width of exit routes including internal corridors within a karaoke establishment

must be at least 1.2 m.

19.2 If a karaoke establishment is in operation immediately before the commencement of

the Ordinance (i.e. 8 January 2003), widening of the corridor to meet the new

requirement may be deferred until such time the karaoke establishment undertakes

major alteration works on the condition that all other building and fire safety

requirements are complied with and that the width of the corridor is not less than

1.05 m and the total capacity of the karaoke establishment is not more than 500

persons per floor. (For avoidance of doubt, upgrading of the corridor walls to meet

the required FRP is not regarded as major alteration works unless the layout of the

karaoke establishment is also substantially changed at the same time.)

20 Exit from entertainment rooms (room to be used by customers except toilets)

20.1 The exit from every entertainment room should have and must enable at least two

directional travels to a staircase or a point of discharge to a street. An

entertainment room opening off a dead-end corridor (i.e. the direction of travel from

the exit door of the room to a staircase or a point of discharge to a street is possible

in one direction only) is generally not permitted.

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20.2 A dead-end situation is only permitted in circumstances due to unavoidable building

design subject to the provision of the following additional safety measures :

(a) the karaoke establishment being protected by an automatic sprinkler system;

and

(b) the provision of a portable water type fire extinguisher with 9-litre capacity

and an additional manual fire alarm in each entertainment room opening off

the dead-end corridor.

(An example of unavoidable dead-end due to building design is provided in

Annex A of Part III whereas an example of avoidable dead-ends is illustrated

In Annex B of Part III.)

20.3 For Karaoke establishments that have been in operation immediately before the

commencement of the Ordinance (i.e. 8 January 2003), modification of the layout is

required for dead-ends created not as a result of building design. The following

emergency escape route arrangements are acceptable in resolving the dead-end

problem :-

(a) Creation of a second emergency exit route ( Annexes C & F of Part III):

(i) Two adjoining dead-end corridors should be linked up and the two

entertainment rooms at the dead-ends should be transformed into an exit

corridor in the event of an emergency.

(ii) An additional double-swing exit door should be provided in the

common partition wall of these two entertainment rooms. It may be

fitted with a door lock provided that such lock would be released

automatically in response to fire alarm. An additional manual fire alarm

operation switch should be provided in a safe and convenient position so

that the lock should be released when this alarm is actuated. Upon

power failure, the lock should also be released automatically.

(iii) The emergency escape route within these entertainment rooms should

not be blocked. All furniture in these two rooms should be fixed (i.e.

without movable furniture) and should not obstruct the exit door

between these two rooms.

(iv) To provide additional protection to the secondary exit, doors with 1/2

hour FRP are provided across these two adjoining dead-ends. These

doors may be fitted with a hold-open device that can be released

manually or upon activation of a smoke detection system or the

operation of a fire alarm.

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(v) The width of the exit doors required in items (ii) and (iv) should comply

with Table 2 of the Code of Practice for the Provision of Means of

Escape in Case of Fire.

(vi) The exit door should meet with the requirements in Annex F of Part III.

(vii) This option can be modified to apply to a single dead-end corridor.

(b) Utilizing access panel in other entertainment room (Annexes D,E&F

of Part III):

(i) Customers in an entertainment room without alternative escape route

should be able to use the access panel in another entertainment room

located within the same corridor to reach an alternative exit route, if

required, in case of an emergency.

(ii) A self-closing exit door with 1/2 hour FRP is installed across the dead-end

corridor to provide additional protection to customers within the

protected dead-end corridor. This door may be fitted with a hold-open

device that can be released manually or upon activation of a smoke

detection system or the operation of a fire alarm. The width of this door

should comply with Table 2 of the Code of Practice for the Provision of

Means of Escape in Case of Fire.

(iii) An access panel in one room to serve customers in one other

entertainment room is acceptable. For dead-end corridor exceeding

15m long additional portable water type fire extinguisher with 9-litre

capacity may be required should be provided in those entertainment

rooms without access panels.

(iv) The access panel should meet with the requirements in Annexes

E and F of Part III.

(c) Providing access panel in entertainment room (Annexes D,E&F of

Part III):

(i) Every entertainment room in the dead-end corridor is provided with an

access panel giving access to the adjacent entertainment room where its

exit discharges to another corridor.

(ii) The access panels should meet with the requirements in Annexes E and

F of Part III.

20.4 The fire safety video to be shown to the customers before music videos are started

should include the above special exit arrangements if adopted. Adequate

illuminated directional signs and notices should also be prominently displayed to

show the escape arrangement in accordance with Annex F of Part III. The swing of

the emergency exit doors and access panels should be indicated on the submitted

plans.

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21 Vision Panel

A vision panel of not less than 0.04 m2 should be provided either on the wall facing the

internal corridors or on the access door of every entertainment room. The vision panel

should have the same FRP of the wall or the door on which it is installed, and shall provide

a clear view of things on the other side of the panel both from inside and outside the room at

normal eye level.

(For existing karaoke establishments that have been in operation immediately before the

commencement date of the Karaoke Establishments Ordinance, i.e. 8 January 2003, the

provision of vision panels may be deferred until such time the corridors are upgraded to

comply with the fire resisting walls requirements of the internal corridors. See also

paragraphs 6.2, 18.2 & 19.)

22 Doors gates and shutters in exit routes

22.1 Every door across an exit, or into an exit route from a room or storey the capacity of

which exceeds 30 should open in the direction of exit, and if it opens both ways,

have a transparent upper view panel.

22.2 Gates and shutters across exit routes are not permitted.

22.3 Locking devices shall be capable of being readily opened from the inside without the

use of a key. A locking device which is electrically operated is acceptable provided

that such lock is capable of automatic release upon actuation of a smoke detection

system or the operation of an alarm system or a central manual override, installed to

the satisfaction of the Director of Fire Services. Upon power failure, the electrical

locking device shall also be released automatically.

22.4 Every door giving access to a protected lobby from a staircase enclosure or corridor,

and every door across an exit route shall be provided with a transparent upper view

panel of the requisite fire resistance.

22.5 Every door opening on to an exit route shall be so arranged as not to obstruct the exit

route at any point of its swing; and every door opening on to a landing between

flights of stairs shall not at any point of its swings, reduce the effective width of the

landing to less than the width of the stair.

22.6 Exit door from a room or storey having a capacity in excess of 3 persons should not

be less than 750 mm in width. In the case of a double leaf door, no leaf of such

door should be less in width than 600 mm and, where the meeting stiles are rebated,

a checking device to control the closing order of the doors should be installed.

Such checking device should ensure that both leaves of door are closed in the correct

order and position. (For the minimum width requirements and other exit

requirements, the “MOE” code shall be observed.)

22.7 Exit doors of not less than mm wide shall be provided in the karaoke

establishment.

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23 Compliance with the code of practice on means of access for firefighting and rescue

23.1 The requirements set out in the Code of Practice for Means of Access for

Firefighting and Rescue as published from time to time by the Director of Buildings

shall be complied with.

23.2 No alteration to approved fireman’s lift lobby shall be carried out unless the

minimum requirements of the above Code of Practice are maintained.

24 Concealed construction works

For all critical construction works to be concealed under finished works, including drainage

works, fire resisting construction works, waterproofing works and duct-works passing

through fire resisting walls, etc., construction photos clearly showing the critical steps,

components or details before covering up of which shall be submitted to the Licensing

Authority. Otherwise, the applicant may be required to open up the finished works for

verifying compliance with the relevant Standard Licensing Conditions (LASC-VII Part III) or

Special Conditions.

LASC-VIII (07-2017)

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Annex A of Part II

Sample of Label (標籤樣本標籤樣本標籤樣本標籤樣本)

Sample I (樣本Ｉ)

*Delete wherever inapplicable／請刪去不適用者

Note: The minimum size of the label shall be 5×7.5cm and the minimum size of the

type shall be 3mm in height. All type shall be in capital letters.

註：標籤面積最小須為 5×7.5厘米，字體高度最小須為３毫米。

(英文告示的所有字體必須為大楷）

NOTICE

THIS ARTICLE IS MANUFACTURED FOR USE IN PUBLIC

OCCUPANCIES AND MEETS THE FLAMMABILITY

REQUIREMENTS OF CALIFORNIA BUREAU OF HOME

FURNISHINGS TECHNICAL BULLETIN 133*/129*/121*.

CARE SHOULD BE EXERCISED NEAR OPEN FLAME OR

WITH BURINING CIGARETTES.

告示

此家具為供公眾使用而製造，符合加利福尼亞州家具局技術

報告(TB)第 133*/129*/121* 的可燃規定，請勿將此家具放近

明火或有香煙的地方。

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抗火

RESISTANT

Complies with BS 7176:1995

Didirect test/predictive test＊

for medium hazard ＊Delete whichever is

inappropriate 符合英國標準 7176:1995 適用於中度危險的＊

5

抗火

Complies with BS 7177:1996

for medium hazard 符合英國標準 7177:1996 適用於中度危險的

Sample II (樣本 II) Sample III (樣本 III)

RESISTANT

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RESISTANT

Annex B of Part II

Exit Signs

All exits of the exit routes within the premises leading to the exit routes of the building shall be

indicated by internally illuminated/self luminous signs bearing the word and characters ‘EXIT出

口’ in block letters and characters of not less than 125mm high. The letter style shall be in

‘Modified Garamond’ or ‘Helvetica’ or ‘Marigold’ as indicated on the samples below while the

Chinese characters shall be with width of vertical strokes not less than 15mm and with width of

horizontal stokes not less than 10mm.

Modified Garamond Helvetica Marigold

Color contrast for translucent surrounds to lettering shall be as follows :-

Color Contrasting Color

Green White

White Green

The color combination selected shall preferably be consistent throughout the same licensing

premises.

Directional Signs

If an exit sign is not clearly visible from any location in the premises, suitable internally

illuminated/self luminous directional signs shall be erected to assist occupants to identify the exits

in the event of emergency. The graphics of directional signs shall be as shown in the figures

below, signs having substantial compliance with the figures shall also be acceptable.

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Annex C of Part II

Requirements for self-contained luminaries emergency lighting system

1. The units shall be constructed from fire resistant materials.

2. Each unit shall be so designed as to provide a broad non glare illumination when in use

and not less than two units shall be provided for any installation.

3. An automatic trickle charger with a 220-volt input and suitable output and fitted with pilot

lights or other indicating device shall be provided for the batteries. The charger shall be

capable of recharging the battery in not more than 12 hours.

4. The minimum illumination provided by the emergency lighting system shall be:

Staircase/exit route not less than 2 lux measured along

the center line of the staircase/exit

route at floor/nosing level.

Night club, restaurant, dance hall, not less than 1 lux measured at floor

or premises where people have level

freedom of movement and there

are loose fixtures and fittings

All readings shall taken by a portable photoelectric photometer and a discretionary tolerance

of plus or minus 10% is permitted.

5. The self-contained luminaries emergency lighting system shall be capable of maintaining the

stipulated lighting levels for a period of not less than one hour.

6. Each unit shall be provided with a “TEST” switch, a charge monitor light and a low voltage

cut out to disconnect the batteries when fully discharged.

7. The emergency lighting system shall be wired in M.I.C.C. in accordance with B.S.6207/P.V.C.

in conduit in accordance with B.S.5266.

8. Once every month a discharge test shall be carried out and the results entered in a register.

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Annex D of Part II

Requirement for various fuels used in kitchen

1. Scope

The document specifies the various fuels that may be used in kitchen and prescribes the

relevant fire safety requirements.

2. Restriction

2.1 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is not permitted :

(a) In any quantity if the kitchen of the karaoke establishment is located on any

floor below ground level;

(b) In quantities exceeding 130 litres water capacity contained in portable

cylinders if the kitchen of the premises is located on or above ground floor

level;

(c) LPG cylinders should not be installed in commercial premises to supply

fixed gas appliances for catering purposes unless a central LPG, or Towngas,

supply is unavailable;

2.2 The following fuels may be used in kitchens of premises without any restriction:

(a) Electricity;

(b) Towngas or Towngas (Synthetic Natural Gas (SNG))

2.3 The following fuels may be used in kitchens of the premises subject to the

conditions stipulated for fire safety. There may be other requirements relating to

smoke emission control in which respect the approval of Director of Environmental

Protection should be obtained.

(a) Solid fuels such as wood and coal;

(b) Liquid fuels such as diesel and kerosene;

(c) LPG in aggregate quantity below 130 litres water capacity, the kitchen of

the premise should be located on or above ground floor level and the ‘Gas

Utilisation Guidance Note 6’ prepared by the Gas Authority to be complied

with.

3. Electricity

3.1 The electrical system shall be designed and installed by contractors, which are

certificated by the Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services.

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3.2 The materials used and safety devices installed shall conform to the legal

requirements and as specified by the respective power companies. In particular:

(a) Each item of fixed electric catering equipment shall be provided with a

readily accessible electric isolator/switch to cut off all live conductors in the

event of emergency. These isolators/switches shall be clearly identified in

English and Chinese and by letters and characters as large as practicable

which items of equipment they control;

(b) All electrical wiring to fixed electric catering equipment shall be installed

within metal conduit and/or trunking systems to provide protection from

mechanical damage. As an alternative to protect short lengths, flexible

conduit to BS 731 Part I may be acceptable.

3.3 The installation shall be inspected and a stability certificate issued by the respective

power company or a registered electrical worker/ contractor certificated by the

Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services. This certificate shall be

forwarded to the Licensing Authority as proof of compliance.

4. Towngas/Towngas (Synthetic Natural Gas (SNG) / Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG))

4.1 The existing Towngas/LPG installation shall be overhauled by Towngas

Co./registered gas contractor*. A copy of the job card, completed by the contractor to

this effect, shall be submitted to the Licensing Authority. The overhaul must include a

soundness test of the gas installation at normal working pressure, the servicing of gas

appliances to ensure correctness of operation; and a check for adequate ventilation.

4.2 The Towngas/LPG installation shall be installed by Towngas Co./registered gas

contractor* and the attached certificates shall be completed by the contractor and

submitted to the Licensing Authority through the applicant in the following

manner :-

(a) Certificate of Compliance -- To be submitted before in stallation

Work is carried out.

(b) Certificate of Completion -- To be submitted after installation

work is completed and/or in

commission.

4.3 The alteration to the Towgas/LPG installation shall be carried out by Towngas

Co./registered gas contractor* and the attached certificates shall be completed by

the contractor and submitted to the Licensing Authority through the applicant in

the following manner.

(a) Certificate of Compliance -- To be submitted before alteration

work is carried out.

(b) Certificate of Completion -- To be submitted after alteration


Commission

* who shall employ installers registered for relevant classes of work (i.e. Class 5, 6, 7)

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5. Solid Fuels

5.1 A chimney shall be erected and provide with :

(a) An inspection door at the bottom; and

(b) A spark arrestor constructed of wire gauze having an aperture size not

greater than 1.25mm.

6. Diesel

6.1 The service tank shall not be more than 500 litres maximum capacity.

6.2 The service tank should preferably be located in open air. Where this is not

practicable, it shall be contained in a separate room constructed of walls of solid

brick of 100mm thick or 75mm reinforced concrete to give a fire resisting period

(FRP) of one hour, and provided with a sill, a bund wall or metal tray forming a

retaining space of sufficient capacity to hold the entire contents in the event of a

leakage or fire.

6.3 A robust gauge shall be provided for measuring the contents of the service tank.

Glass type gauges shall not be used.

6.4 The oil supply pipe to the burner(s) shall be fitted with a remote control valve at an

easily accessible location outside the kitchen, clearly indicated in English and

Chinese and in capital letters and characters as large as practicable.

6.5 A catchment of metal tray shall be provided under each burner.

6.6 A chimney shall be erected and provided with:

(a) An inspection door at the bottom; and

(b) Sufficient access to the ducting for regular removal of the accumulated

grease.

7. Kerosene

7.1 The capacity of this system shall not exceed 20 litres and a separate licensable store

shall be provided for any additional supply in excess of this quantity.

7.2 If the system incorporates a pressure vessel :

(a) The pressure vessel shall be provided with;

(i) a pressure gauge,

(ii) a pressure release valve, and

(iii) a safety valve

(b) The pressure vessel shall be separated from the burners;

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(c) Only copper piping shall be used to connect the pressure vessel and the

burner(s). The piping shall be;

(i) fixed to the walls except the length of 600mm from the burner which

shall be arranged in a flexible coil to allow cleaning.

(ii) fitted with a stop valve at either end.

(d) The pressure vessel and all burners shall be installed in fixed positions to

prevent accidental overturning when is use;

7.3 If the system incorporates an electric pump:

(a) The kerosene container shall be;

(i) bounded or placed in metal tray so as to form a retaining space of

sufficient cubic capacity to hold the entire contents; and

(ii) provided with 3mm self-closing lid.

(b) The electric pump shall be ;

(i) separated from the burners; and

(ii) provided with an independent switch at an easily accessible location.

The “ON/OFF” positions shall be clearly identified in English and

Chinese and by capital letters and characters as large as practicable.

(c) Only copper piping shall be used to connect the electric pump and the

burner(s). The piping shall be:

(i) fixed to the walls except the length of 600mm from the burner which

shall be arranged in a flexible coil to allow cleaning; and

(ii) fitted with on/off tap on either end.

(d) A catchment or metal tray shall be provided under the burner(s).

8. Fuel for food warming and water boiling outside kitchen

8.1 On compliance with the requirements stipulated in paras. 3 and 4 above, electricity,

towngas and LPG in piped supply may be used for food warming and water boiling

outside kitchen. Cooking shall be carried out inside kitchen.

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Annex E of Part II

Requirements for various fuels used in seating accommodation

1. Scope

This document specifies the various fuels that may be used in seating accommodation of the

premises serving barbecue food and/or hot pot and prescribes the relevant fire safety

requirements.

2. Restriction

2.1 The following fuels are not permitted for use in seating accommodation:

(a) Solids such as fire wood and coal;

(b) Liquids such as diesel and kerosene;

(c) LPG in any quantity if the premises are located on any floor below ground

floor level;

2.2 The following fuels are permitted for use in seating accommodation:

(a) Electricity;

(b) Towngas/Towngas (Synthetic Natural Gas (SNG));

(c) LPG in piped supply if the premises are located on or above ground level

where;

(i) the gas is supplied through a central system or (ii) suitable space is available for the construction of a dangerous goods

store for LPG cylinders to provide piped supply.

(d) LPG in cartridge type cylinders each does not contain more than 500 grams

of LPG if the premises are located on or above ground floor level.

3. Electricity

3.1 The electrical system shall be designed and installed by contractors:

(a) Registered either by the China Light and Power Company Limited or the

Hong Kong Electrical Company Limited; or

(b) Certificated by the Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services.

3.2 The materials used and safety devices installed shall conform to the legal

requirements and as specified by the respective power companies. In particular:

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(a) Every electric circuit containing sockets for use with catering equipment

shall be protected by,

(i) A residual current device of sensitivity not exceeding 30mA, and (ii) fixed or flexible conduit against mechanical damage.

(b) The wiring between the plug ad the catering equipment shall be carried out

in heat resistant cable.

(c) an over-temperature cut out thermostat shall be fitted to every catering

equipment using oil/fat as cooking medium, to prevent these from reaching

flash point temperature.

(d) The catering equipment shall be securely fixed to the tables and suitably

isolated to avoid igniting the surrounding combustibles.

3.3 The installation shall be inspected and stability certificate issued by the respective

power company or a registered electrical worker/contractor certificated by the

Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services. This certificate shall be

forwarded to the Office of the Licensing Authority as proof of compliance.

4. Towngas/Towngas (Synthetic Natural Gas (SNG)/Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG))

4.1 The existing Towngas / LPG installation shall be overhauled by Towngas Co./

registered gas contractor*. A copy of the job card completed by the contractor to

this effect, shall be submitted to the Licensing Authority. The overhaul must

include a soundness test of the gas installation at normal working pressure, the

servicing of gas appliances to ensure correctness of operation; and a check for

adequate ventilation.

4.2 The Towngas / LPG installation shall be installed by Towngas Co./ registered gas

contractor* and the attached certificates shall be completed by the contractor and

submitted to the Licensing Authority through the applicant in the following

manner :-

(a) Certificate of Compliance - To be submitted before installation


(b) Certificate of Completion - To be submitted after installation


Commission

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4.3 The alteration to the Towngas / LPG installation shall be carried out by Towngas

Co./ registered gas contractor* and the attached certificates shall be completed by

the contractor and submitted to the Licensing Authority through the applicant in the

following manner.

(a) Certificate of Compliance - To be submitted before alteration


(b) Certificate of Completion - To be submitted after alteration work

is completed and/or in commission

* who shall employ installers registered for relevant classes for work (i.e. class 5, 6, 7)

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Part III

Annex E

Requirements for Access Panel

1. Acceptable Designs

1.1 Option A

(a) The access panel should have minimum clear dimensions of 1.8m in height measuring

from the ground and 0.5m in width.

(b) The access panel should be constructed to open both ways.

(c) Only electrical locking device can be installed in the access panel. The locking device

should be capable of automatic release upon actuation of a smoke detection system or

the operation of an alarm System. An additional manual fire alarm operation switch

should be provided in a safe and convenient position so that the lock should be released

when this alarm is actuated. Upon power failure, The lock should also be released

automatically.

(d) A movable sofa can be located fronting an access panel subject to:

(i) the sofa not exceeding 1m in width with an overall height not exceeding 0.9m; and

(ii) Sufficient space being provided for maneuvering the movable sofa so as to avoid

obstructing the exit route through the access panel.

1.2 Option B

(a) An access opening between two entertainment rooms should be provided above

permanently fixed sofas. It should have a minimum clear height of 1.1m and

minimum clear width of 0.7m and should not be more than 0.65m above the seat level

of the sofas.

(b) The access panel should capable of 180O swing to avoid causing obstruction. A swing

of not less than 90O after fully open is acceptable if the hinges of the panel are adjacent

to the corner of the room.

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(c) For safe evacuation, the access panel and the opening should be surrounded with soft

material and the panel should be of lightweight hollow construction.

(d) Only electrical locking device can be installed in the access panel. The locking device

should be capable of automatic release upon actuation of a smoke detection system or

the operation of an alarm system. An additional manual fire alarm operation switch

should be provided in a safe and convenient position so that the lock should be released

when this alarm is actuated. Upon power failure, the lock should also be released

automatically.

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Part III

Annex F

Signs and Notices for Emergency Exit Door and

Access Panel Required under Paragraph 9

of the Guidelines on building Safety Requirements

1. Emergency Exit Door under Paragraph 9(a)(ii) of the Guidelines

(a) For emergency exit door serving entertainment rooms on both sides, it should be

provided with a notice on both sides stating in English and Chinese characters, not less

than 10mm high, as follows :

Double-swing Emergency Exit Door

Push SLOWLY or Pull to Open

Upon Operation of Fire Alarm

雙向方式開啟的緊急出口門

火警警報系統啟動後

拉開或輕輕推開

(b) For emergency exit door serving one entertainment rooms, it should be provided with a notice on both sides stating in English and Chinese characters, not less than 10mm high, as follow :

(i) on the side tacing the entertainment room in a dead-end corridor –

Emergency Exit Door



緊急出口門



(ii) on the other side –

Double-swing Emergency Exit Door

For the Room Behind

雙向方式開啟的緊急出口門

供隔壁的房間使用

(c) An exit sign bearing the wording “Exit Door” and “出口門” not less than 25mm high should be provided within the entertainment room to indicate the emergency exit door serving as a second exit.

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(d) An exit sign bearing the wording “To Exit Door” and “往出口門” not less than 25mm

high should be provided outside such entertainment rooms at the dead-end corridors to

indicate the availability of a second exit serving other entertainment rooms.

2. Access Panel under Option A of Annex E

(a) For access panel serving entertainment rooms on both sides, it should be provided with

a notice on both sides stating in English and Chinese characters, not less than 10mm

high, as follow :

Double-swing Emergency Access Panel



雙向方式開啟的緊急的通道門



(b) For access panel serving only one entertainment room, it should be provided with

notices stating in English and Chinese characters, not less than 10mm high, as follow :

(i) On the side facing the entertainment room in a dead-end corridor –

Emergency Access Panel



緊急通道門



(ii) on the other side –


For the Room Behind

雙向方式開啟的緊急處道門


(c) An exit sign bearing the wording “Access Panel” and “通道門” not less than 25mm high

should be provided within the entertainment room to indicate the access panel serving

as a second exit.

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(d) An exit sign bearing the wording “To Access Panel” and “往通道門” not less than

25mm high should be provided outside every such entertainment rooms at the dead-end

corridor to indicate the availability of access panel serving other entertainment rooms

for the purposes of paragraph 9(b) of the Guidelines.

3. Access Panel under Option B of Annex E

(a) For access panel serving entertainment rooms on both sides, it should be provided

with notices stating in English and Chinese characters, not less than 10mm high, as

follow :

(i) single-swing access panel

� on the side open in the direction of exit –


Push SLOWLY or Open


緊急通道門


輕輕推開

� on the other side –


For this Room and the Room Behind

(Open towards this Room)

Pull to Open


向此房間開啟的緊急通道門

供這間房間及隔壁房間使用

火警善報系統啟動後拉開

(ii) double-swing access panel


Push SLOWLY or Pull to open





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(b) For access panel serving only one entertainment room, it should be provided with

notices stating in English and Chinese characters, not less than 10mm high, as follows :

(i) single-swing access panel open in the direction of exit –

� on the side facing the entertainment room in a dead-end corridor –


Push SLOWLY or Open


緊急通道門


輕輕推開

� on the other side –


For the Room Behind

(Open towards this Room

Upon Operation of Fire Alarm)


向此房間開啟的緊急通道門

(供隔壁的房間使用 )

(ii) single-swing access panel not open in the direction of exit-

� on the side facing the entertainment room in a dead-end corridor-


Pull to Open


緊急通道門


拉開

� on the other side-


For the Room Behind

緊急通道門


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(iii) double-swing access panel

� on the side facing the entertainment room in a dead-end corridor-


Push SLOWLY or Open


緊急通道門



� on the side facing the other room-


For the Room Behind



(c) An exit sign bearing the wording “Access Panel” and “通道門” not less than 25mm high

should be provided within the entertainment room to indicate the access panel serving as a second exit.

(d) An exit sign bearing the wording “To Access Panel” and “往通道門” not less than

25mm high should be provided outside every such entertainment rooms at the dead-end corridors to indicate the availability of access panel serving other entertainment rooms for the purposes of paragraph 9(b) of the Guidelines.

4. The exit signs required under paragraphs 1 (c) & (d), 2 (c) & (d) and 3(d) & (e) should be internally illuminated bearing the word in English and Chinese as depicted in the aforesaid paragraphs. The letter style shall be in “Helvetica” or ‘Marigold’ or ‘Modified Garamond’ while the Chinese character shall be with width of vertical strokes 3mm and with width of horizontal strokes not less than 2mm. Exit sign shall be connected to both mains and emergency power supply. If the establishment is not equipped with an emergency generator, the exit sign shall be provided with secondary battery in accordance with British Standard 5266: Part1. Color contrast for translucent surrounds to lettering shall be as follows :

Color Contrasting Color

Green White

White Green

The Color combination selected shall be consistent throughout the same establishment.

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