This chapter shall apply to circuses, sideshows and any other outdoor
shows under tents or temporary structures operating in the Township.
No permit issued for any such circus or show shall become operative
and effective, and no such circus or show shall be permitted to proceed, until
an inspection shall have been made by the police or other designated Township
official.
Such inspection shall include and must find:
A. That the grounds are safe for use by the public, that
no conditions exist which are liable to cause injury and that the premises
are sufficiently clear of straw, dry grass or combustible trash.
B. That the seats, platform, poles and all other portions
of the structure are sufficiently sound, stable and secure to insure the public
safety.
C. That provisions have been made for a sufficient number
of aisles and exits to insure lighted and unobstructed passageways to areas
well away from the tent or other place of such circus or show.
D. That adequate provisions have been made for first aid
in case of injury and for first aid fire appliances which must be properly
distributed throughout the grounds. The inspection must also reveal that the
operating personnel are familiar with their use and location.
E. If a canvas tent or temporary structure of any other
material is used to house such circus or show, that such tent or other temporary
structure is fireproof or flameproof or has been rendered fireproof or flameproof
insofar as the same is practically possible by the use of recognized standards.
F. Where toilet or other sanitary facilities have been provided,
that such facilities are adequate to insure the public health and so located
as to avoid endangering the public safety.
The Board may establish suitable and proper rules and regulations to
implement and render more fully effective the provisions of this chapter.
Penalties for violation of this chapter shall be as provided in Chapter
1, General Provisions, Article
II.