[Dane]

How'd this ever pass Fire inspection?

First maybe the fire inspector was told misleadingly it was non-flammable and second maybe the fire inspector didn't comprehend that a band would be stupid enough to set a big pyrotechnics show in such a small room.

Also remember the band and club didn't ask for a permit for the pyro's. The fire marshall probably would have nixed that idea in the bud.

[Japedo]

First maybe the fire inspector was told misleadingly it was non-flammable and second maybe the fire inspector didn't comprehend that a band would be stupid enough to set a big pyrotechnics show in such a small room.

According to what I read yesterday, it is the FIRE Inspectors Job to hold a flame up to the wall for an x amount of seconds. It is one of the things they are required to do in order for it to pass. I will find you that link....

[Japedo]

Inspector's actions are scrutinized


http://www.boston.com/dailyglobe2/058/metro/Inspector_s_actions_are_scrutinized+.shtml

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Under Rhode Island regulations, ''when a doubt exists'' as to whether a material in a club is fire retardant, the inspector should hold a match under a sample of the material in question for 12 seconds to see if it ignites. The investigator said the panel of officials looking into the blaze believe that the test did not take place.

[cinFLA]

First maybe the fire inspector was told misleadingly it was non-flammable and second maybe the fire inspector didn't comprehend that a band would be stupid enough to set a big pyrotechnics show in such a small room.

Then he was an idiot.

[Xenalyte]

First maybe the fire inspector was told misleadingly it was non-flammable and second maybe the fire inspector didn't comprehend that a band would be stupid enough to set a big pyrotechnics show in such a small room.

Ahem.

Fire inspectors don't just take your word for it. The test they perform is to hold a match or a lighter flame to the insulation for 12 seconds. If it catches, it's a violation.

Doesn't matter what the fire inspector may or may not have been told. He had to perform a test, which he did, and the wall passed - leading one to suspect the foam wasn't in place when he inspected.

[Conservative4Ever]

Great White's contract with riders for that nights gig did not show any pryotechnics being used. Food riders, stage plot and other stuff that is usual in a band contract were all listed item by item. No listing of any pyrotechnics to be used on stage. Another web site has the copy of their contract. Interesting.

Red