EPAC Shakur
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Hi Folks! New to Controlbooth after years of lurking.
I manage a fancy PAC that's part of a high school, and we've got a great big open orchestra pit that drops down 8' directly at the edge of the stage. Currently there's no pit cover, filler, or net. I've done what I can with ropes and signage, but I'd love to get the wheels moving towards a better, more real solution.
It's been a long-time issue, notably freaking out the school orchestra's conductors (who have to perform with their back to the pit). And, of course, this is a high school venue where students will, from time to time, jump over it for fun. Frankly, it's more good luck than anything else that's kept us from a serious incident so far.
In my experience with the school district before, if I can make the case for something as a serious safety hazard, they seem to be better about finding the money in the budget. I've been looking through for laws or codes that might support this, but I wanted to try here to see if anybody's got the appropriate stuff already bookmarked and/or could offer any further advice.
I manage a fancy PAC that's part of a high school, and we've got a great big open orchestra pit that drops down 8' directly at the edge of the stage. Currently there's no pit cover, filler, or net. I've done what I can with ropes and signage, but I'd love to get the wheels moving towards a better, more real solution.
It's been a long-time issue, notably freaking out the school orchestra's conductors (who have to perform with their back to the pit). And, of course, this is a high school venue where students will, from time to time, jump over it for fun. Frankly, it's more good luck than anything else that's kept us from a serious incident so far.
In my experience with the school district before, if I can make the case for something as a serious safety hazard, they seem to be better about finding the money in the budget. I've been looking through for laws or codes that might support this, but I wanted to try here to see if anybody's got the appropriate stuff already bookmarked and/or could offer any further advice.