{"id":57,"date":"2020-06-29T21:15:28","date_gmt":"2020-06-30T01:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.ryerson.ca\/productionhandbook\/chapter\/fire-policies\/"},"modified":"2020-08-24T15:45:44","modified_gmt":"2020-08-24T19:45:44","slug":"fire-policies","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/productionhandbook\/chapter\/fire-policies\/","title":{"raw":"FIRE POLICIES","rendered":"FIRE POLICIES"},"content":{"raw":"
\r\n

LIVE FLAME POLICY<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n

Note:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

    \r\n \t
  • Always try to use a realistic FAKE <\/strong>flame whenever possible<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Alternatives to live flame must always be researched and encouraged as part of the production process<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

    To use a live flame is forbidden on stage unless:<\/p>\r\n\r\n

      \r\n \t
    • It is a candle sized flame that enters the acting area in an enclosed, non-combustible container<\/li>\r\n \t
    • A candle size flame is lit and then placed into an enclosed, non-combustible container in view of the audience<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

      For either to happen the following must be present:<\/p>\r\n\r\n

        \r\n \t
      • A stage technician is assigned to be on fire watch for when the live flame is used<\/li>\r\n \t
      • They must be able to see the flame at all time<\/li>\r\n \t
      • If not possible, more than one crew member is assigned to fire watch detail so the flame is always in someone\u2019s unobstructed view<\/li>\r\n \t
      • The fire watch crew must be holding a fire extinguisher at all times<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
          \r\n \t
        • The container used:<\/li>\r\n \t
        • Must not allow flame to escape<\/li>\r\n \t
        • Containers should be about 2 inches taller than the flame when the candle is lit<\/li>\r\n \t
        • The candle must be attached to the bottom of the container If not possible:<\/li>\r\n \t
        • A hurricane shapes glass should be used, which will keep the candle in the container if dropped<\/li>\r\n \t
        • Or a tall enough container that the candle cannot escape when dropped<\/li>\r\n \t
        • A heavy based container is best, so if the glass is dropped there is a better likelihood the glass will remain upright<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
            \r\n \t
          • Shatter-proofing of the container is still required to be completed<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
              \r\n \t
            • A container with wet sand must be present on both sides of the stage<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
                \r\n \t
              • An ash tray with KY \u2013 Jelly (water-based) on stage to put the match or cigarette in after use in the scene<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
                  \r\n \t
                • Fire exits must be clear, assessable and clearly marked for audience to use if needed<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
                    \r\n \t
                  • All costume pieces worn by actors who may be at risk of a flame accident must be treated with flame retardant.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
                      \r\n \t
                    • All set piece that come within 5 feet of the fire source must be fire proofed<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
                        \r\n \t
                      • Presetting the lit flame is left till the last possible minute<\/li>\r\n \t
                      • A live flame is not left unattended<\/li>\r\n \t
                      • A live flame is extinguished as soon as the scene allows<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

                        BEFORE LIVE FLAME CAN BE USED ON STAGE IT MUST BE APPROVED BY STAFF<\/p>\r\n

                        PLEASE SUBMIT A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION OF THE EFFECT.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

                        <\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"

                        \n

                        LIVE FLAME POLICY<\/strong><\/h2>\n

                        Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                          \n
                        • Always try to use a realistic FAKE <\/strong>flame whenever possible<\/li>\n
                        • Alternatives to live flame must always be researched and encouraged as part of the production process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          To use a live flame is forbidden on stage unless:<\/p>\n

                            \n
                          • It is a candle sized flame that enters the acting area in an enclosed, non-combustible container<\/li>\n
                          • A candle size flame is lit and then placed into an enclosed, non-combustible container in view of the audience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            For either to happen the following must be present:<\/p>\n

                              \n
                            • A stage technician is assigned to be on fire watch for when the live flame is used<\/li>\n
                            • They must be able to see the flame at all time<\/li>\n
                            • If not possible, more than one crew member is assigned to fire watch detail so the flame is always in someone\u2019s unobstructed view<\/li>\n
                            • The fire watch crew must be holding a fire extinguisher at all times<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                \n
                              • The container used:<\/li>\n
                              • Must not allow flame to escape<\/li>\n
                              • Containers should be about 2 inches taller than the flame when the candle is lit<\/li>\n
                              • The candle must be attached to the bottom of the container If not possible:<\/li>\n
                              • A hurricane shapes glass should be used, which will keep the candle in the container if dropped<\/li>\n
                              • Or a tall enough container that the candle cannot escape when dropped<\/li>\n
                              • A heavy based container is best, so if the glass is dropped there is a better likelihood the glass will remain upright<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                  \n
                                • Shatter-proofing of the container is still required to be completed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                    \n
                                  • A container with wet sand must be present on both sides of the stage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                      \n
                                    • An ash tray with KY \u2013 Jelly (water-based) on stage to put the match or cigarette in after use in the scene<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                        \n
                                      • Fire exits must be clear, assessable and clearly marked for audience to use if needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                          \n
                                        • All costume pieces worn by actors who may be at risk of a flame accident must be treated with flame retardant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                            \n
                                          • All set piece that come within 5 feet of the fire source must be fire proofed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                              \n
                                            • Presetting the lit flame is left till the last possible minute<\/li>\n
                                            • A live flame is not left unattended<\/li>\n
                                            • A live flame is extinguished as soon as the scene allows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                              BEFORE LIVE FLAME CAN BE USED ON STAGE IT MUST BE APPROVED BY STAFF<\/p>\n

                                              PLEASE SUBMIT A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION OF THE EFFECT.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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