WA Theatre Regulations Found
Wed, 23 Apr 2003, 11:12 amDon Allen5 posts in thread
WA Theatre Regulations Found
Wed, 23 Apr 2003, 11:12 amI have come across the WA Theatre Lighting regulations at The State Law Publisher at http://www.slp.wa.gov.au/index.html. The book costs $8.20 and covers theatre lighting, exit lighting, auditorium lighting, stage rigging etc.
This should be read in conjunction with AS/NZS 3000:2000 Wiring Rules to ensure you meet your legal obligations. In WA testing and tagging come under providing a safe working environment under Worksafe regulations. Not as stringently enforced as over east.
I now know that safety chains are compulsory on all lights that are hung in areas where the public have access, (which is really everywhere) each dimmer rack has to have its own switch so three phase splitters or twofers are legal providing they are fed from a circuit breaker (AS/NZS 3000:2000 Wiring Rules clause 1.8.3.5 "Limitation of Maximum Demand" ) and have a seperate switch for each dimmer. Expensive option but legal.
No specific mention of the profile or shape of spot bars, but the lights have to be hung in a safe and secure manner which suggests that square bar is not suitable as the hook clamp screw could work its way up the side of the tube as you tighten it up.
It would pay for techs and committees to get a copy of this book as it would affect their liability.
Don't know about other states but they would probably have their own version.
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This should be read in conjunction with AS/NZS 3000:2000 Wiring Rules to ensure you meet your legal obligations. In WA testing and tagging come under providing a safe working environment under Worksafe regulations. Not as stringently enforced as over east.
I now know that safety chains are compulsory on all lights that are hung in areas where the public have access, (which is really everywhere) each dimmer rack has to have its own switch so three phase splitters or twofers are legal providing they are fed from a circuit breaker (AS/NZS 3000:2000 Wiring Rules clause 1.8.3.5 "Limitation of Maximum Demand" ) and have a seperate switch for each dimmer. Expensive option but legal.
No specific mention of the profile or shape of spot bars, but the lights have to be hung in a safe and secure manner which suggests that square bar is not suitable as the hook clamp screw could work its way up the side of the tube as you tighten it up.
It would pay for techs and committees to get a copy of this book as it would affect their liability.
Don't know about other states but they would probably have their own version.
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Re: WA Theatre Regulations Found
Wed, 23 Apr 2003, 05:46 pmGÂ’d on ya Don.
Also the SAA 3000 in conjunction with the Electricity Act -administered by The State - Department of Energy & Western Power. Requires that any person performing electrical work of any nature - must hold a current Licence & be a qualified Class of Electrician. In most cases for Theatre {even Amateur Community theatre} this would be at least a Limited, Restricted or Graded electrical workers licence under the National Rule scheme limited to the endorsement of such a licence. This is a legal requirement & can influence the liability of Insurance Companies in the event of something unto ward. This not only restricted to this state as each State comply to the National convention. Other states may have varying degrees of compliance & rules under their acts. But in the end it means the same rules apply. There are hefty fines & consequences. I doubt if there is too many who are covered in this state or else where -even Professionally in the Industry.
Also further to the Wiring Rules Book - You can purchase separate wiring standards rules singly covering particular equipment & electrical situations & certain aspects from the Australian Standards Association direct.
‘If in doubt - ASK!’ your state Electrical Authority first.
Hookas
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Also the SAA 3000 in conjunction with the Electricity Act -administered by The State - Department of Energy & Western Power. Requires that any person performing electrical work of any nature - must hold a current Licence & be a qualified Class of Electrician. In most cases for Theatre {even Amateur Community theatre} this would be at least a Limited, Restricted or Graded electrical workers licence under the National Rule scheme limited to the endorsement of such a licence. This is a legal requirement & can influence the liability of Insurance Companies in the event of something unto ward. This not only restricted to this state as each State comply to the National convention. Other states may have varying degrees of compliance & rules under their acts. But in the end it means the same rules apply. There are hefty fines & consequences. I doubt if there is too many who are covered in this state or else where -even Professionally in the Industry.
Also further to the Wiring Rules Book - You can purchase separate wiring standards rules singly covering particular equipment & electrical situations & certain aspects from the Australian Standards Association direct.
‘If in doubt - ASK!’ your state Electrical Authority first.
Hookas
oe