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    Re: ADA Requirements

    The ADA regulations appear to be here:
    2010 ADA STANDARDS FOR ACCESSIBLE DESIGN
    2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

    There are links for two sets of documents:
    2010 ADA Standards for...
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    Re: Electrician falls in West Palm Beach Florida

    The OSHA reference that discusses the distinction between scissors lifts and other lifts can be found here:

    02/23/2000 - Fall protection, training, inspection and design requirements of aerial...
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    Re: Paint Jammed Sink

    Looks like a Watts SI-740-L. If that’s the case, the basket is removable, but it doesn’t look like they left enough clearance.

    Watts: SI-740-L | Sediment & Hair Interceptor
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    Re: need a math formula

    Looks like it should just be @ATAN in Lotus.


    Differences between Microsoft Excel and Lotus 1-2-3:
    http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/excel/HP051997741033.aspx


    Joe
  5. Thread: Safety Rules

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    Re: Safety Rules

    Regarding general safety - never lose sight of the facts that:

    1. At times, the stage/theater is no different from any other construction site.

    2. When there are no construction activities,...
  6. Thread: road show

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    Re: road show

    For the dance studio's recitals and shows, we have to build sets at the studio then move them to the venue (granted, these are small shows.).

    A few thoughts after renting trucks over the years:...
  7. Thread: Stage Weights

    by jwl868
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    Re: Stage Weights

    Another alternative for weights to stabilize flats and sets are barbell weights. The plastic versions don't clang. You can tie two together with a short length of rope and place it over the bottom...
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    Re: Brand-Name products on Stage?

    In many general aspects, trademark law is similar to copyright law: it is a civil law, not a criminal law. If one infringes on a trademark, the trademark owner’s actions are through their lawyers,...
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    Re: Radio Signals in my System.

    We had a similar problem at our church. (see this thread for the replies)

    http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/sound/5751-pa-system-am-radio-broadcast.html

    Shortly after that, a couple choir...
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    Re: Dance Lighting: minimal equipment

    I think the vast majority of dance studios have their hands full with just the logistics of getting the dances learned, perfected, and performed. There is rarely any lighting design because of lack...
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    Re: New Theater Recommendations?

    While you are putting together your wish list, consider "support" facilities: A storage room for scenery and props and costumes and lights. Tool storage room. Loading dock with rollup doors. ...
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    Re: New Theater Recommendations?

    Along the theme of the last couple posts, it sounds like you still haven't selected an architect/theatre designer. That will require a specification/scope of work, too. (I suspect even those...
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    Re: Practical, "danceable" street lamps

    How about cutting the bottom out of the tub and using plywood as the bottom of the mold? I think you may need some type of concrete release compound so the set concrete doesn't stick to the mold.
    ...
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    Re: Practical, "danceable" street lamps

    (This sounds like I task I might get stuck with attempting some time.)

    I haven’t thought the whole way through this, just kind of brainstorming:

    Use a large, sturdy base (like 4’ x 4’ of ¾”...
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    Re: True North Snow Machine Mechanics

    This is a guess on my part based on your description. I have no experience with the machine: The pump as you described it sounds like a solendoid-driven piston (or diaphragm) pump. This pump would...
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    Re: When or when NOT to sell Wheelchair seats...

    Information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) can be found at:

    http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm

    The specific question, as it has been applied to stadiums, is addressed at...
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    Re: Hey All, Its Loki

    This reminds me of an old rhyme:

    The Thunder God took a ride
    Upon his favorite filly.
    “I’m Thor”, he cried.
    His horse replied,
    “You forgot your thaddle, thilly.”


    No need to thank me.
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    Re: Ariel Davis Lightboard

    Attached are a few pictures.

    Joe
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    Re: Help... I'm in Specification Hell!!

    Hang in there gaff, but like others have said, talk to the manufacturer or sales rep who can mail/fax/email their specification. It will seem goofy, but its the only way to get the job done. (In my...
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    Re: Balloons with confetti

    Technical issues aside: You may need to do a little sketching yourself. If it’s a hot-air balloon (spherical) rather than a dirigible shape, then you have a balloon about 5 feet in diameter plus a...
  21. Thread: Blood Tubes

    by jwl868
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    Re: Blood Tubes

    Another source for tubing, connectors, etc is a laboratory supply house, such as Cole-Parmer, Fisher Scientific, and VWR. Though they have online resources, you'll be better off with a real...
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    Re: Flying Carpet...

    For what its worth, my daughter’s Junior High School did Aladdin Jr last year. They don’t have a huge budget like many school districts. They took a decidedly low-tech approach to the scene and had...
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    Re: Revolve zero position - why?

    My two bits: Maybe they wanted independent verification of the position, say at the start of the show or at some other time when the operator cannot see the turntable position. (I’m assuming that...
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    Re: Theatre Organization Chart

    One thing I noticed in the table I posted (and in one of propmonkey’s tables) is that there are a couple instances where an individual reports to two individuals. While this may be the reality...
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    Re: Theatre Organization Chart

    Thorin81

    I copied a couple pages (as pdf) from "Theatrical Design and Production" by J. Michael Gillette (1997), and have attached them.

    Joe
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