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The following instructions from the Deputy Fire Chief should be regarded as School District Regulations. (Exhibit 7.1.4.1.1)
CITY OF PRINCE RUPERT
FIRE DEPARTMENT
200 West 1st Avenue,
Prince Rupert, B.C.
March 26, 1992
Mr. H. A. Stewart
Operations Manager
School District No. 52
634 - 6th Avenue
Prince Rupert, B.C.
V8J 1X1
Dear Mr. Stewart:
As per your request, I have compiled an updated list of maximum occupant loads for the assembly areas of the district #52 schools.
The following list indicates the maximum number of persons to be allowed in the assembly areas of each school.
LOCATION AREA MAXIMUM ALLOWED
CONRAD STREET ELEMENTARY GYM 300 persons
KANATA ELEMENTARY GYM 320 persons
KING EDWARD ELEMENTARY GYM 338 persons
PINERIDGE ELEMENTARY GYM 341 persons
ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY GYM 296 persons
SEAL COVE ELEMENTARY GYM 330 persons
WESTVIEW ELEMENTARY GYM 334 persons
CHARLES HAYS SECONDARY SCHOOL GYM
(floor only when bleachers closed) 633 persons
(bleachers only) 400 persons
(floor area when bleachers open) 482 persons
(total floor and bleachers) 882 persons
MULTI PURPOSE ROOM
(floor only) 217 persons
(floor and bleachers) 277 persons
PRINCE RUPERT SECONDARY SCHOOL GYM
(floor area) 520 persons
(fixed seating) 340 persons
Total 860 persons
The maximum occupant load for the above mentioned assembly areas were calculated using the formula set out in the Public Hall and Theatre Safety Regulations. (Pursuant to the Fire Services Act of B.C.)
I have also enclosed a copy of the B.C. Fire Commissioners Guidelines on SEATING LAYOUTS IN SCHOOL ASSEMBLY AREAS AND OTHER SIMILAR OCCUPANCIES. These guidelines show the correct and acceptable layouts for seating in school assembly areas.
Thank you for your attention to fire safety.
Yours truly,
R.G.Miller,
Deputy Fire Chief,
Prince Rupert Fire Department
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