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Minimum cage size for go-go girl

BayPointArchitect

BayPointArchitect

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I am being asked by welder who is ready to fabricate two cages on each side of a DJ booth what the limitations are for code compliance.

1) What is the minimum floor size?

My answer: 7 feet unless you install a working shower head. Then it can be 30 inches by 30 inches.

Reference: 2006 IBC 1208.2

2) What is the minimum ceiling height?

My answer: 7 feet.

3) What is the MAXIMUM space between bars if the platform is 36 inches above the floor?

My answer: 4 inches.

Reference: 2006 IBC 1013.3

4) Can I have a ladder access to these cages as well as the DJ booth?

My answer: Stair for the two go-go girl cages are mandatory but a ladder may be used for the DJ booth if there is only space enough for one person on the DJ platform. 42" high guard rail required.

5) Is a handrail required on both sides of the stair access?

My answer: You need a stair with 7/11 risers/tread and I can allow a hand rail on one side only. Stair needs to have a 36 x 36 landing adjacent to a side-hinged door that meets egress requirements.

Apparently the owner of this bar hired a welder to fabricate these and I am being told that they want to do something similar to what is currently being used at another local establishment. My guess is that this other establishment (I have never been there) put something in place without a building permit. The welder wants to do what's right and probably opened a can of worms between him and his client who did not want to obtain a building permit. No, I am not certain if these girls are fully clothed, partially clothed, totally naked, or sexy. Should not make any difference.

Merry Christmas and thanks for your responses.
 
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OK, before the jokes: Shouldn't the go-go cages be considered part of the "furnishings" or "stagecraft", not part of the building?

What would you do if a magician asked you to make a box that he could put someone in to "saw in half"? The box wouldn't need to be considered a room, and be 7' wide + 7' tall, would it?
 
oh man, I entered thinking this was a joke thread.

Since we are not joking, the maximum space between the bars is <4". If it was just a slip here, we all know what you mean. If you told the owner that.. I can only imagine what they will build.

Accessible route?
 
mtlogcabin said:
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Marketplace/183005
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wow

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I would enforce the guard requirements.........would have angst for anything other than that. JMHO

Go-Go girls.......haven't heard or seen that term in a while.........oh, the days.......
 
I would enforce the guard requirements.........would have angst for anything other than that. JMHO

Go-Go girls.......haven't heard or seen that term in a while.........oh, the days.......
 
Yikes said:
mtlogcabin, you pulled up that link quick... is it saved to your Favorites or something?
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No I was pulling desk duty and was bored and just did a quick search. I think these would be a work platform/space and as for spacing I think OSHA rules would apply.
 
mark handler said:
You mean like the Spiderman Show in NY?The performers do not have the same OSHA safety rules
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I don't know what OSHA rules are for performers, don't care. I do not think the building code is sufficient to address ( or undress) a cage whether it is for a go go girl or the zoo.
 
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mtlogcabin stated:

I don't know what OSHA rules are for performers, don't care. I do not think the building code is sufficient to address ( or undress) a cage whether it is for a go go girl or the zoo.
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I agree!........IMO, OSHA would have the dimensional requirements for a workplace area.......Kudosto the welder for at least asking someone who has some knowledge of the issue.

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I would venture a guess that since this is for use by establishment employees only, it would be covered under stage prop and OSHA, not the building code.

However if this establishment was a dance club and patrons had access to these cages, I would then ask weres the ramp?

I don't have any clever remarks, pic's or links...........................
 
Union Reps

Not exactly on topic, but the dancers and prostitutes in Nevada are all part of a union. I thought that was funny.

I think whatever requirements are assigned this, close and regular monitoring will be nessary after occupancy is granted......

Merry Christmas to all and Happy holidays to all else.....
 
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