But the difference is that architects operate on the basis of their license and registration. That is not the case for someone who is not a qualified architect. This is very important in closed venues for safety and precautionary measures. Brian Tellis, chairman, Fountainhead promotions and events, feels that everybody needs to get NOCs and permission required from the relevant departments, but there is more to the process than mere paperwork. There are a lot of aspects that need to be looked into such as crowd controlling, proper and adequate briefing of the policemen on duty, assignment of specific roles for each group and so on.” Shyam adds that India needs to do a lot more in this sector to meet international standards. There are no such laws for stage designers. One aspect the events sector suffers from is the lack of bylaws and accountability, points out Shyam Bhatia, architect and stage designer. For instance, in the construction sector, there are strict bylaws in place that architects and civil engineers need to abide by. It may be annoying or repetitive, but it is absolutely important and may just save your life. Brian continues, “I really empathise with what happened yesterday because when was the last time we heard of a set catching fire But all I can say is that we should all learn from this including the clients. Dancer-turned-actress Lauren Gottleib who is a well-known name in the industry admits that as a frequent performer, she was alarmed at the safety measures followed by event organisers in India.. So they are very careful, they have to be. “One needs to be really diligent about the quality of inputs because that is something where things go wrong.” She adds, “I heard that the fire department took quick action in Sunday’s incident and that’s a great thing but that’s how it should be. “A lot more needs to be done in this sector in terms of regulations.
The most important things that the police are supposed to look after are the surrounding deployment and manpower. Once the organisers compliances are in place, the organisers are given a ‘go ahead’. And they address to the fire brigade department. And there is no accountability either, because people at the top aren’t always qualified architects or civil engineers. As a performer you are just mostly excited about the opportunities that you are getting and don’t really look into safety precautions before signing but this is something that should be imperative. In the case of a major crisis or flaw, their licenses and consequently their whole career are held at stake. Our business is exceedingly subjective,” he says. That’s the general procedure. Take the flights for example, every time you hear the same safety announcement about what to do when something bad happens. Lauren, who came to India from the US, says, “I have noticed that very often here adequate measures aren’t in place. Organising events at such a large scale is no piece of cake given the sheer number of people and the minute detailing involved in every step of the process. Say for instance, I’m talking about pyrotechnics, I must have someone in my production who understands the pros and cons of using pyrotechnics. Then the concerned area officer visits the venue and accordingly he gives his remark and no objection certificate. One has to reduce the odds to as close to zero and that comes from diligence. There are several safety regulations, which may be annoying or hard to abide by, but this is just something that should be stuffed down your face. So compared to the international space, India still has a long way to go,” he says.” Dhananjay Kulkarni, deputy commissioner of police: The police have a very specific role in safety and precautionary measures.15FIRE4. “
The rules regarding event safety are far more stringent in Dubai and South Africa. So what exactly goes on behind-the-scenes while preparing for an event What kind of precautions are followed, is there a protocol in place in case of emergencies and most importantly, how emergency ready one is — are some of the few questions we asked event organisers and administrative authorities to understand what does it take to avert (and in some cases sail through) a crisis on D-Day. But we shouldn’t be waiting for incidents like these to learn our lessons. In high-rises, there needs to be a vacant space till the eighth floor because that is how high the fire rescue ladder can reach.jpg The stage on fire on Sunday night The massive fire that broke out on TYPE-4B SEMI RIGID PVC HOSE Suppliers Sunday night at the Make In India stage came as a jolt to the organisers who were reminded once again of the million things that can go wrong despite repeated safety checks. Admittedly, they are talented and capable even without a formal degree, which is why they are on top.” Some feel that it’s not the rules and regulations that are lacking — it’s the implementation that is questionable. One time this fire broke out in the set of a stage in a movie that I was doing and surprisingly there were no fire safety personnel or equipment around. Sahsikant Kale, Deputy Chief Fire Officer:For any function, one first needs to apply to the police, and police asks the concerned person to get a No Objection Certificate from the fire brigade.
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