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Open fire performances before a proximate audience shall comply with the following: i. Performances that use an open flame, such as "fire dancing ", shall be held outdoors (see exception below). ii. Performance shall be in an area at least 25 feet clear of trash, brush, and other combustible waste. iii. A minimum clearance of 25 feet shall be kept between the performers and the audience at all times during a performance. This distance may be reduced to 15 feet, provided an AHJ approved, non - combustible safety net is in place to protect the audience in the case of an accidental release. iv. Gasoline, diesel or any Class I flammable liquid shall not be used as the fuel source. v. Excess fuel storage shall be kept in an approved container and at least 25 feet away from both the performers and the audience. Quantity of fuel stored shall only suffice for a single performance. vi. Performers shall not throw any props or display devices over the audience as to cause a fire or safety hazard. vii. A CO2 fire extinguisher with a minimum 20B rating and an ABC fire extinguisher with a minimum 4A rating shall be readily available and within 50 feet of the performance. The fire extinguishers shall be constantly attended by a competent person trained in the use of portable fire extinguishers. viii. Event site shall be subject to inspection. ix. Additional clearances and /or means of extinguishment shall be provided if deemed necessary by the AHJ. Exception: Upon the approval of the AHJ, performances using fire may be held indoors provided the facility has an automatic fire sprinkler system that is code compliant and ALL of the above mentioned safety requirements are met. (b) Open fires for recreational, decorative, or ceremonial purposes such as the "lighting of the letters" shall comply with the following: i. Burn location shall be outdoors. ii. Burn area shall have a minimum clearance of 25 feet to trash, brush, and other combustible waste. iii. Burn area shall have a minimum clearance of 100 feet to any building or combustible structure. iv. Burn area shall have a minimum clearance of 100 feet to the spectators. v. Gasoline, diesel or any Class I flammable liquid shall not be used as the fuel source. vi. After fuel is applied, the excess fuel shall be removed from the fire area. vii. The person(s) applying the fuel shall not be the same person causing the ignition. viii. A CO2 fire extinguisher with a minimum 20B rating and an ABC fire extinguisher with a minimum 4A rating shall be readily available and within 50 feet of the fire. The fire extinguishers