DIVISION 6. - CROWD MANAGEMENT AND FIRE/FIRE WATCH DETAILS

Sec. 26-36. - Crowd management and fire/fire watch details.#

In accordance with the Rhode Island Fire Code all places of assembly shall have a minimum of one uniformed fire fighter, and any additional uniformed fire fighters on duty when deemed necessary by the chief of the local fire department or his/her designee and shall be enforced as outlined in chapters twelve and thirteen in the Rhode Island Life Safety Code.

Furthermore, the fire chief or his/her designee shall have the authority to require a fire watch or fire detail as outlined in NFPA 1 and adopted by the State of Rhode Island as the Rhode Island Fire Code. 1.7.17 Standby and Fire Watch Personnel. 1.7.17.1. The AHJ shall have the authority to require standby fire personnel or an approved fire watch when potentially hazardous conditions or a reduction in a life safety feature exist due to the type of performance, display, exhibit, occupancy, contest, or activity; an impairment to a fire protection feature; or the number of persons present.

1.7.17.2. The owner, agent, or lessee shall employ one or more qualified persons, as required and approved, to be on duty.

1.7.17.2.1. The cost of standby fire personnel shall be at no cost to the AHJ.

1.7.17.3 Such standby fire personnel or fire watch personnel shall be subject to the AHJ's orders at all times and shall be identifiable and remain on duty during the times such places are open to the public, when such activity is being conducted, or as required by the AHJ.

[AHJ: authority having jurisdiction]

(Ch. 1080, § 2, 10-19-2020)