[SML] Fire Alarms and Concerts

[Dale Farmer]

If the audio system operator interferes with the building life safety 
systems and delays evacuation, they could be criminally charged.  The 
exact crime depends on extent of injuries/deaths, local laws, and how 
much they pissed off the senior fire department officer on scene.

If I have anything to say in the matter, the sound system operator shuts 
down the sound system as soon as they notice the alarm system going off. 
  This is very difficult to not notice, as the alarm system activation 
usually turns on all house lights to full, activates flashing lights and 
alarm horns all over the building.   This again depends on local 
building and fire codes.

Dale

On 2/12/2020 1:30 PM, Fritz, Barry via Stagecraft wrote:
> A discussion arose at a meeting this morning regarding emergency alarms/announcements and events with loud sound systems.  The audio system in one of our new venues has overrides built in to cut audio when the alarm system and emergency announcement are activated.  The question that came up is what happens when there is a concert with an outside sound company providing audio.
> 
> What is the standard industry practice/policy dealing with an external concert/loud event audio system and being able to hear the emergency alarms?
> 
> Barry
> 
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