IS 4878 : 1986 Byelaws for construction of cinema buildings

1 Scope

1.1 This code covers administrative regulations, developmentcontrol rules and general building requirements; fire protectionrequirements; rules for design of electrical installations,lighting, air-conditioning and lifts; regulations for ventilation,acoustics visibility conditions, sealing arrangements, watersupply, drainage and sanitation; and regulations for maintenance ofequipment, use and occupancy of places exhibiting cinematographicfilms.

1.2 The requirements of this code shall be held to be theminimum requirements in the interest of public health, comfort andsafety in the construction of cinema houses.

1.3 The provisions of this code deal with the requirements forthe construction of permanent and semi-permanent cinema buildings.

2 References

IS 934 : 1976Specification for portable chemical fire extinguisher,soda acid type

IS 2190 : 1979 Codeof practice for selection, installation andmaintenance of portable first-aid fire appliances

IS 2526 : 1963 Codeof practice for acoustical design of auditoriums andconference halls

IS 3808 : 1979 Methodof test for non-combustibility of buildingmaterials

IS 3809 : 1979Specification for fire resistance test of structures