WA Theatre Regulations Found
Wed, 23 Apr 2003, 11:12 amDon Allen5 posts in thread
WA Theatre Regulations Found
Wed, 23 Apr 2003, 11:12 amI have come across the WA Theatre Lighting regulations at The State Law Publisher at http://www.slp.wa.gov.au/index.html. The book costs $8.20 and covers theatre lighting, exit lighting, auditorium lighting, stage rigging etc.
This should be read in conjunction with AS/NZS 3000:2000 Wiring Rules to ensure you meet your legal obligations. In WA testing and tagging come under providing a safe working environment under Worksafe regulations. Not as stringently enforced as over east.
I now know that safety chains are compulsory on all lights that are hung in areas where the public have access, (which is really everywhere) each dimmer rack has to have its own switch so three phase splitters or twofers are legal providing they are fed from a circuit breaker (AS/NZS 3000:2000 Wiring Rules clause 1.8.3.5 "Limitation of Maximum Demand" ) and have a seperate switch for each dimmer. Expensive option but legal.
No specific mention of the profile or shape of spot bars, but the lights have to be hung in a safe and secure manner which suggests that square bar is not suitable as the hook clamp screw could work its way up the side of the tube as you tighten it up.
It would pay for techs and committees to get a copy of this book as it would affect their liability.
Don't know about other states but they would probably have their own version.
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This should be read in conjunction with AS/NZS 3000:2000 Wiring Rules to ensure you meet your legal obligations. In WA testing and tagging come under providing a safe working environment under Worksafe regulations. Not as stringently enforced as over east.
I now know that safety chains are compulsory on all lights that are hung in areas where the public have access, (which is really everywhere) each dimmer rack has to have its own switch so three phase splitters or twofers are legal providing they are fed from a circuit breaker (AS/NZS 3000:2000 Wiring Rules clause 1.8.3.5 "Limitation of Maximum Demand" ) and have a seperate switch for each dimmer. Expensive option but legal.
No specific mention of the profile or shape of spot bars, but the lights have to be hung in a safe and secure manner which suggests that square bar is not suitable as the hook clamp screw could work its way up the side of the tube as you tighten it up.
It would pay for techs and committees to get a copy of this book as it would affect their liability.
Don't know about other states but they would probably have their own version.
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Don AllenWed, 23 Apr 2003, 11:12 am
I have come across the WA Theatre Lighting regulations at The State Law Publisher at http://www.slp.wa.gov.au/index.html. The book costs $8.20 and covers theatre lighting, exit lighting, auditorium lighting, stage rigging etc.
This should be read in conjunction with AS/NZS 3000:2000 Wiring Rules to ensure you meet your legal obligations. In WA testing and tagging come under providing a safe working environment under Worksafe regulations. Not as stringently enforced as over east.
I now know that safety chains are compulsory on all lights that are hung in areas where the public have access, (which is really everywhere) each dimmer rack has to have its own switch so three phase splitters or twofers are legal providing they are fed from a circuit breaker (AS/NZS 3000:2000 Wiring Rules clause 1.8.3.5 "Limitation of Maximum Demand" ) and have a seperate switch for each dimmer. Expensive option but legal.
No specific mention of the profile or shape of spot bars, but the lights have to be hung in a safe and secure manner which suggests that square bar is not suitable as the hook clamp screw could work its way up the side of the tube as you tighten it up.
It would pay for techs and committees to get a copy of this book as it would affect their liability.
Don't know about other states but they would probably have their own version.
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This should be read in conjunction with AS/NZS 3000:2000 Wiring Rules to ensure you meet your legal obligations. In WA testing and tagging come under providing a safe working environment under Worksafe regulations. Not as stringently enforced as over east.
I now know that safety chains are compulsory on all lights that are hung in areas where the public have access, (which is really everywhere) each dimmer rack has to have its own switch so three phase splitters or twofers are legal providing they are fed from a circuit breaker (AS/NZS 3000:2000 Wiring Rules clause 1.8.3.5 "Limitation of Maximum Demand" ) and have a seperate switch for each dimmer. Expensive option but legal.
No specific mention of the profile or shape of spot bars, but the lights have to be hung in a safe and secure manner which suggests that square bar is not suitable as the hook clamp screw could work its way up the side of the tube as you tighten it up.
It would pay for techs and committees to get a copy of this book as it would affect their liability.
Don't know about other states but they would probably have their own version.
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JoeMcWed, 23 Apr 2003, 05:46 pm
Re: WA Theatre Regulations Found
GÂ’d on ya Don.
Also the SAA 3000 in conjunction with the Electricity Act -administered by The State - Department of Energy & Western Power. Requires that any person performing electrical work of any nature - must hold a current Licence & be a qualified Class of Electrician. In most cases for Theatre {even Amateur Community theatre} this would be at least a Limited, Restricted or Graded electrical workers licence under the National Rule scheme limited to the endorsement of such a licence. This is a legal requirement & can influence the liability of Insurance Companies in the event of something unto ward. This not only restricted to this state as each State comply to the National convention. Other states may have varying degrees of compliance & rules under their acts. But in the end it means the same rules apply. There are hefty fines & consequences. I doubt if there is too many who are covered in this state or else where -even Professionally in the Industry.
Also further to the Wiring Rules Book - You can purchase separate wiring standards rules singly covering particular equipment & electrical situations & certain aspects from the Australian Standards Association direct.
‘If in doubt - ASK!’ your state Electrical Authority first.
Hookas
oe
Also the SAA 3000 in conjunction with the Electricity Act -administered by The State - Department of Energy & Western Power. Requires that any person performing electrical work of any nature - must hold a current Licence & be a qualified Class of Electrician. In most cases for Theatre {even Amateur Community theatre} this would be at least a Limited, Restricted or Graded electrical workers licence under the National Rule scheme limited to the endorsement of such a licence. This is a legal requirement & can influence the liability of Insurance Companies in the event of something unto ward. This not only restricted to this state as each State comply to the National convention. Other states may have varying degrees of compliance & rules under their acts. But in the end it means the same rules apply. There are hefty fines & consequences. I doubt if there is too many who are covered in this state or else where -even Professionally in the Industry.
Also further to the Wiring Rules Book - You can purchase separate wiring standards rules singly covering particular equipment & electrical situations & certain aspects from the Australian Standards Association direct.
‘If in doubt - ASK!’ your state Electrical Authority first.
Hookas
oe
paulWed, 9 July 2003, 08:26 am
Re: WA Theatre Regulations Found
Hi Don,
thanks for the info re: electricity regulations. I visited the State Publishers to buy the publication, however there are several available so I bought one titled "Electricity Licensing Regulations 1991". Is this the publication you were referring to ?
Ta,
Paul.
thanks for the info re: electricity regulations. I visited the State Publishers to buy the publication, however there are several available so I bought one titled "Electricity Licensing Regulations 1991". Is this the publication you were referring to ?
Ta,
Paul.
Don AllenTue, 5 Aug 2003, 02:20 pm
WA Theatre Regulations Update
Hello Paul
The WA publication that covers theatre regulations is Health Act 1911 Health (Public Building) Regulations 1992. It is a small yellow booklet. It is hard to bookmark as they use frames so a long winded direction for on line access. You have to access it one chapter at a time. but you can print out the chapter.
To access the regulations on line, go to http://www.slp.wa.gov.au which will take you to the html index, go to Online Publications, go to Statutes Acts and regulations, go to Regulation A-Z Browse, select H then scroll down to Health (Public Buildings) Regulations 1992.
I found the regulation by going through Health and Safety.
The Health (Public Buildings) Regulations 1992 covers rigging, wiring and house lights as well as electrical wiring.
The main Electrical wiring regulations for WA are covered in the AS/NZS 3000:2000 Wiring Rules.
The Testing and Tagging is covered in AS/NZS 3760:1996 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment which broadly sets out the rquirements. This standard is currently being reviewed, see the ALIA web site for updates http://www.alia.com.au/.
The WA state Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 Part 3 Workplace Safety Requirements Division6 Electricity also covers electrical safety in the workplace so makes it a requirement.
It comes down to a self regulatory approach, although most electrical safety areas are covered by laws and standards, it is up to the organisation to willingly apply them and maintain them as the only inspection of a workplace (theatre) will only take place as part of a coroners investigation and then it is too late.
Two definitions to remeber : Shall - has to be done, Should - is recommended but is not compulsory.
Hope the above helps.
regards
Don Allen
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The WA publication that covers theatre regulations is Health Act 1911 Health (Public Building) Regulations 1992. It is a small yellow booklet. It is hard to bookmark as they use frames so a long winded direction for on line access. You have to access it one chapter at a time. but you can print out the chapter.
To access the regulations on line, go to http://www.slp.wa.gov.au which will take you to the html index, go to Online Publications, go to Statutes Acts and regulations, go to Regulation A-Z Browse, select H then scroll down to Health (Public Buildings) Regulations 1992.
I found the regulation by going through Health and Safety.
The Health (Public Buildings) Regulations 1992 covers rigging, wiring and house lights as well as electrical wiring.
The main Electrical wiring regulations for WA are covered in the AS/NZS 3000:2000 Wiring Rules.
The Testing and Tagging is covered in AS/NZS 3760:1996 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment which broadly sets out the rquirements. This standard is currently being reviewed, see the ALIA web site for updates http://www.alia.com.au/.
The WA state Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 Part 3 Workplace Safety Requirements Division6 Electricity also covers electrical safety in the workplace so makes it a requirement.
It comes down to a self regulatory approach, although most electrical safety areas are covered by laws and standards, it is up to the organisation to willingly apply them and maintain them as the only inspection of a workplace (theatre) will only take place as part of a coroners investigation and then it is too late.
Two definitions to remeber : Shall - has to be done, Should - is recommended but is not compulsory.
Hope the above helps.
regards
Don Allen
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Walter PlingeMon, 11 Apr 2005, 04:24 pm
WA Theatre Regulations On Line
There is now a pdf version of the full Regulations available at the State law Publishers web site http://www.slp.wa.gov.au/statutes/regs.nsf/3b7e5f26432801b348256ec3002c128c/8ac44e66680dfbbe482566bb00067bbe/$FILE/Health%20(Public%20Buildings)%20Regulations%201992.PDF
The site has a useable search facility so if you want to know if safety chains are compulsory or how many chairs you can fit in a row before you need an aisle, it is in these regulations.
Don
The site has a useable search facility so if you want to know if safety chains are compulsory or how many chairs you can fit in a row before you need an aisle, it is in these regulations.
Don