Purpose

1. This regulation governs the use of the shooting club facilities of the municipality of Glarus Nord and aims in particular to enable the local population to develop club life in cultural, sporting, and social respects. Similarly, other interested parties shall be offered the opportunity to use the infrastructures for events.

1. The protective measures must be provided and implemented in such a way that timely evacuation and successful firefighting are ensured.

1. The fire protection regulations (standards and guidelines) are based on the Fire Protection Act of May 7, 1995, and its implementing provisions of October 14, 2003 (Art. 2, para. 1 lit. a of the implementing provisions).

1. These provisions apply to buildings and facilities with rooms of high occupancy

in particular, multi-purpose, sports, and exhibition halls, school buildings with auditoriums, railway stations, theaters, cinemas, restaurants, and similar assembly venues with rooms capable of accommodating more than 100 persons, retail stores with a total sales area of less than 1,200 m², provided that the determined number of persons exceeds 100.

1. The organization of special events (e.g., Carnival, theater, discos, rock concerts, and exhibitions) requires a permit. The permit application must be submitted at least 14 days in advance to the Office for Fire Protection and Fire Department, Glarus. Before the event, an inspection will be carried out by fire protection experts. For all other events, the caretaker is responsible for the inspection. Controls by the Office remain reserved.

1. Depending on the occupancy, rooms must have at least the following exits

a) up to 50 persons: one exit with a width of 0.9 m

b) up to 100 persons: two exits, each with a width of 0.9 m

c) up to 200 persons: three exits, each with a width of 0.9 m, or two exits, one of which is 0.9 m and the other 1.2 m wide

2. For higher occupancies, exits must collectively have at least the following widths

a) on the ground floor: 0.6 m per 100 persons

b) on the upper floors: 0.6 m per 60 persons

c) in the basements: 0.6 m per 50 persons

3. Individual exits must be constructed with a minimum width of 1.2 m. If the calculation of the required exit width results in more than 1.2 m, it must be rounded up to the next multiple of 0.6 m.

1. In a row of seats accessible from two sides, a maximum of 32 seats may be arranged. If access is only possible from one side, the number of seats is reduced by half.

2. The clear passage between rows of seats must not be less than 0.45 m. Traffic routes must have a clear width of at least 1.2 m.

1. A safety officer and a deputy must be appointed to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations.

1. The Safety Officer or a person appointed by him/her is responsible for compliance with the following fire safety tasks

a) Keeping escape routes and exits clear

b) Proper functioning of safety lighting. In rooms that are regularly darkened during operation, the lighting of safety signs must remain permanently switched on

c) Knowledge of the locations of fire protection facilities (hydrants, hand-held fire extinguishers, smoke extraction systems)

d) Smoking waste must be stored in non-combustible and closed collection containers on a non-combustible base

e) In rooms with a large number of occupants, open fires are not permitted, and on stages, only restrictedly permissible. Pyrotechnic effects and indoor fireworks must be approved by glarnerSach

f) Control of decorations according to the guideline

g) Fire brigade accessibility / Parking regulations

h) Before the event, a sufficient number of persons familiar with safety tasks must be designated. Preferably, experienced individuals belonging to the fire brigade should be entrusted with these tasks

i) Further measures remain reserved depending on the risk and hazard. In this regard, the directives of glarnerSach apply.

1. The infrastructures listed below are operated by the shooting clubs.

a) Bilten: Schützenstube Allmeind;

b) Niederurnen: Schützenstube Fennen;

c) Mollis: Schützenstube Wydeli / Feldbach

2. Superseding this regulation are the municipal statutes as well as cantonal and Swiss legislation.

1. This fact sheet regulates the requirements for decorations in rooms accessible to the public, such as retail stores, rooms with high occupancy like exhibition halls, restaurants, and event halls. It substantially corresponds to the fire safety regulations of the Association of Cantonal Fire Insurances (VKF).

1. General

a) Decorations must not create any additional fire hazard. In the event of a fire, persons must not be endangered and escape routes must not be obstructed.

b) Decorations must be affixed in such a way that

1. the safety of persons is not endangered

2. the visibility of the signage for escape routes and exits (safety signs) is not impaired

3. emergency lighting is neither covered nor its effectiveness impaired

4. exits are neither covered nor locked

5. fire alarm and extinguishing equipment (e.g., manual call points, fire detectors, portable fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, sprinklers) are neither covered nor their effectiveness and accessibility impaired

6. they cannot be ignited by heat radiation from lamps, heaters, motors, and similar devices, and that no dangerous heat accumulation can occur in these devices

7. No combustible decorations may be affixed in escape routes

8. Play and advertising balloons may only be filled with non-combustible gas or gas mixture

1. Requirements

a) Decorations in rooms accessible to the public must be made of flame-retardant material (fire rating 5.1). In rooms with a sprinkler system, material with a fire rating (FR) of 4.1 is sufficient.

b) In case of fire, the materials must neither drip burning nor develop toxic gases.

c) Paper for decorations (e.g., garlands, streamers, lamp covers, wall hangings) must be treated with suitable impregnation (e.g., with water glass) to ensure it is not easily flammable. Wall coverings made of paper must be attached in such a way that they lie as flat as possible. They must be kept at least 10 cm from the floor. Large contiguous areas must be subdivided by strips of non-combustible material (e.g., aluminum foil) at least 50 cm wide.

d) Straw, reeds, fir branches, and similar materials are not permitted for decorations.

e) Foamed plastics (e.g., polystyrene and polyurethane foams) must be flame-retardant. They are only permissible in limited quantities and only for smaller decorations, but not for wall and ceiling coverings or room dividers.

1. The prescribed requirements can – if insufficient or disproportionate – be appropriately expanded or reduced by glarnerSach.

1. Decorations are inspected by fire safety experts. They must be reported for acceptance in a timely manner.

1. Ensuring the compliant use of infrastructures is carried out by

a) The Supervisory Commission for Shooting Ranges

1. has the authority to subject further infrastructures to the scope of this regulation or to exclude them from its scope.

2. supervises the shooting clubs in the performance of their duties.

b) The Shooting Clubs

1. determine the user fees to be paid by users for the use of the infrastructures.

2. are responsible for occupancy planning.

3. are responsible for ensuring compliance with the user regulations, house and ground rules, and other regulations.

4. decide, after hearing the parties concerned, on disagreements between users and the range master regarding compliance with or implementation of the provisions of the user regulations.

c) The Range Masters

1. The infrastructures are fundamentally tied to shooting operations. The opening dates and times are therefore based on the respective shooting schedule.

2. The infrastructures can be rented out to users.

3. In case of doubt, the Supervisory Commission for Shooting Ranges shall decide.

1. The following types of use are distinguished

a) Use tied to shooting operations: The infrastructures may be operated according to the dates and times of the approved shooting schedule.

b) Use by the Swiss Army: The infrastructures remain closed during use by the Swiss Army.

c) Use outside of shooting operations (external use): If the infrastructures are operated, rented out, or otherwise utilized outside of shooting operations, the necessary permits under the Hospitality Act must be present.

1. The users must designate a responsible person to represent them to the shooting club. This is generally the booking party.

2. For external bookings, the range master may hand over a key to the responsible person against a receipt and a deposit. This person bears responsibility for use in accordance with the regulations and for the timely opening and closing of the rented infrastructure. If responsibility is transferred to another person, the competent range master must be informed.

1. Reservation inquiries are to be directed to the shooting clubs.

2. The shooting clubs decide on the occupancy.

1. Usage fees may be determined by the shooting clubs.

1. The fact sheets "Use of Halls and Multi-Purpose Rooms" and "Decorations in Rooms" issued by glarnerSach are an integral part of these regulations. The fact sheets are attached to the regulations as Annex 1 and 2.

1. The range officers are responsible for the operation and maintenance of the infrastructures. They ensure compliance with the provisions of these regulations and report violations to the Supervisory Commission for Shooting Ranges.

2. Decorations may only be affixed with the approval of the range officers. Nails, screws, staples, etc., are prohibited as fastening materials on building parts, facilities, and equipment.

4. The setup and operation of technical installations and apparatuses are the responsibility of the range officer or a person authorized by him from among the users.

1. The timely and complete procurement of the necessary evidence and permits is the responsibility of the user.

2. Depending on the nature, size, and risk potential of the event, the user may be required by the Supervisory Commission for Shooting Ranges to submit in advance a safety, traffic, and/or parking concept and/or to deploy a designated security or marshalling service. The user bears the costs.

3. The infrastructures are to be used responsibly, carefully, and gently. The instructions of the range wardens must be followed.

4. The setup and tidying of the rented infrastructures are the sole responsibility of the user, and they must be returned in a swept-clean condition. Kitchen floor, kitchen furniture, and used crockery must be handed over to the range warden in a thoroughly cleaned state.

5. The user is free to operate a catering service at an event themselves or to transfer this task to a third party of their free choice. The necessary permits (event catering permit, extension of police hours) must be obtained by the user from the Municipal Chancellery of Glarus Nord.

6. Market stalls, shooting galleries, and similar may only be set up and operated on the outdoor areas with the express permission of the Supervisory Commission for Shooting Ranges.

7. Users may conduct advertising on the specially designated areas after prior consultation with the range warden. Advertising for tobacco and alcohol is not permitted.

8. For major events, users must coordinate traffic regulation with the local police authorities and the range warden and instruct participants to use public transport.

9. Proper waste disposal is the responsibility of the user and must be agreed upon with the range warden.

10. The Supervisory Commission for Shooting Ranges reserves the right to impose further conditions for the use of the infrastructures as needed.

1. Edicts and directives issued by the Municipal Council, the Supervisory Commission for Shooting Ranges, fire protection experts, the police, etc., as well as instructions from range officers, their deputies, and the security guard, must be observed by all users.

2. Violations of these regulations, depending on their severity and following an unsuccessful warning by the range officers or the Supervisory Commission for Shooting Ranges, will lead to the immediate termination of the user agreement or right of use and to the prompt blocking of any loaned key. This measure does not release the key holder from the responsibility for the key and its prompt return to the competent range officer, assumed by their signature.

3. Contraventions will be reported to the police and will lead to the immediate expulsion and denouncement of theable persons.

1. The User is liable for damages caused to the rented infrastructure and the associated movable property during the rental period through damage, improper handling, excessive soiling, or in any other way. The User is also liable for the loss of movable property or technical equipment. The stand attendant shall prepare a handover and return protocol, which shall be signed by both parties.

2. As the owner and operator of the infrastructure, the Municipality of Glarus Nord fully disclaims any liability arising from its use. In particular, the Municipality of Glarus Nord is not liable for items left behind, misplaced, or lost, nor for damages to items brought along.

1. Decisions and orders of the Supervisory Commission for Shooting Ranges may be appealed to the Municipal Council within 30 days.

2. Decisions of the Municipal Council may be appealed to the competent cantonal department within 30 days.