Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
STANDARD TEXT GUIDELINE FOR
Performing Arts
for
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Arranged & Formatted by the Design Department
With Assistance from Novita Techne Limited
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROPRIETARY AND REMAINS THE PROPERTY OF THE DUFFERIN-PEEL
CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD. THIS DOCUMENT MAY NOT BE USED IN ANY WAY, OTHER THAN AS AUTHORIZED BY THE
DESIGN DEPARTMENT OF THE DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD. BY RECEIPT OF THIS DOCUMENT, THE
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1.
GENERAL TO ARCHITECTS ...........................................................................................................1
1.1
GUIDELINE ................................................................................................................................1
1.2
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ..............................................................................................................1
1.3
CONSULTANTS ..........................................................................................................................1
1.4
THEATRE SAFETY CONSULTANT .................................................................................................2
2.
ITEMS INCLUDED IN THE CONTRACT ..........................................................................................2
3.
ITEMS NOT INCLUDED IN THE CONTRACT..................................................................................2
4.
TERMINOLOGY USED IN THIS GUIDELINE...................................................................................2
5.
6.
4.1
STAGE PLASTER LINE ................................................................................................................2
4.2
STAGE CENTER LINE .................................................................................................................3
4.3
UPSTAGE TRAVELLER ................................................................................................................3
4.4
ELECTRIC PIPE..........................................................................................................................3
4.5
BATTENS ..................................................................................................................................3
4.6
LEG PIVOT DEVICES ..................................................................................................................3
TYPICAL STAGE RIGGING LAYOUT ..............................................................................................4
5.1
STRUCTURAL SUPPORT (IF REQUIRED).......................................................................................4
5.2
STAGE TRACKS .........................................................................................................................4
5.3
VALENCE AND BORDER BATTEN PIPES ........................................................................................4
5.4
LIGHTING BATTENS ...................................................................................................................5
5.5
TYPICAL DIMENSIONS AND LOCATIONS .......................................................................................5
5.6
RIGGING - MAXIMUM HEIGHTS ....................................................................................................5
G. P. ROOM FRONT OF HOUSE (FOH) LIGHTING BATTEN.........................................................6
6.2
STAGE WORK LIGHTS ................................................................................................................6
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6.3
STAGE HOUSEKEEPING ............................................................................................................. 6
7.
THEATRICAL LIGHTING FIXTURES............................................................................................... 7
8.
DIMMING SYSTEM.......................................................................................................................... 7
9.
AUDIO SYSTEMS ............................................................................................................................ 7
10.
MECHANICAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS .................................................................................. 8
10.1
11.
HVAC ....................................................................................................................................... 8
RIGGING REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................ 8
11.1
ACCEPTABLE SUPPLIERS/INSTALLERS FOR STAGE RIGGING ........................................................ 8
11.2
CO-ORDINATION BY THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR ....................................................................... 8
11.3
SCAFFOLDING .......................................................................................................................... 8
12.
PRODUCTS ..................................................................................................................................... 9
12.1
THEATRICAL LIGHTING FIXTURES ............................................................................................... 9
12.2
DIMMERS AND CONTROL ........................................................................................................... 9
12.3
DRAPERY TRACK ...................................................................................................................... 10
13.
RIGGING INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................. 10
14. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION ................................................................................................ 10
II)
14.1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GUIDELINES ........................................................................................... 10
14.2
BOARD’S ILLUSTRATIVE SKETCHES ............................................................................................ 10
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1. GENERAL TO ARCHITECTS
1.1
GUIDELINE
1.1.1
This is not a specification. It is a Guideline to be followed by the
Architect and Consultants in the development of typical Stage rigging and
Stage Theatrical Lighting Fixtures for the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District
School Board's Elementary Schools.
1.1.2
It is the Architect’s responsibility to insure that the Guidelines, as listed
below, are incorporated within the appropriate sections of the Contract
Documents.
1.1.3
This Guideline is to be read in conjunction with the Elementary School
Guidelines, Design Criteria and Fitments and Elementary School
Illustrative Sketches. The Design Criteria and Fitments will supersede this
Guideline.
1.1.4
Note that whether the General Purpose Room is of a double or single
configuration, the Stage rigging and the Theatrical Lighting Fixtures are
the same.
1.2
1.2.1
1.3
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This Guideline was developed with the assistance of Novita Techne
Limited, 416-716-9622.
CONSULTANTS
1.3.1
All structural elements, including the supplementary channels to support
the rigging at the Stage are to be designed by the Structural Engineer of
the Prime Consultant.
1.3.2
Theatrical Lighting Fixtures and dimming controls for the Stage may be
designed by the Electrical Engineer of the Prime Consultant.
1.3.3
Although not mandatory, the Architect is encouraged to commission a
qualified Theatre Design Consultant to develop the Tender Documents for
the rigging, and possibly, for the Theatrical Lighting Fixtures and the
dimming controls package. If the Architect chooses to do so, this Theatre
Consultant should not be connected in any way with manufacturers or
suppliers.
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1.4
1.4.1
THEATRE SAFETY CONSULTANT
The Board employs a Theatre Safety Consultant who will review the
drawings for compliance of rigging safety ONLY. (For review procedures,
by this Consultant, refer to the Information Manual for Architects.)
2. ITEMS INCLUDED IN THE CONTRACT
2.1.1
The supply and installation of the structural elements to support the
General Purpose Room stage rigging and Theatrical Lighting Fixtures.
2.1.2
The supply and installation of stage rigging and supports for the electric
projection screen based on the description in this Guideline and
associated Illustrative Sketches.
2.1.3
The supply and installation of electric pipes and stage battens in order to
support the Theatrical Lighting Fixtures based on the description in this
Guideline and Illustrative Sketches.
2.1.4
The supply and installation of all drapery tracks, leg pivot devices and
associated hangers & accessories to accept fabric materials.
2.1.5
The supply and installation of General Purpose Room “Front of House”
(FOH) rigging based on the description in this Guideline and associated
Illustrative Sketches.
2.1.6
The supply and installation of the Theatrical Lighting Fixtures and, the
stage dimming system, as described in this Guideline.
3. ITEMS NOT INCLUDED IN THE CONTRACT
3.1.1
Not included in the Contract are any fabric draperies, curtains, teasers,
cloth backdrops and panels.
4. TERMINOLOGY USED IN THIS GUIDELINE
4.1
4.1.1
STAGE PLASTER LINE
The plaster line (PL) is an imaginary line drawn from one side of the stage
to the other. It stretches between the inside face surface of the
proscenium wall.
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4.2
4.2.1
4.3
4.3.1
4.4
4.4.1
4.5
STAGE CENTER LINE
The centre line is an imaginary line drawn perpendicular to the plaster line,
extending from the back wall of the G. P. Room to the rear wall of the
stage. (upstage)
UPSTAGE TRAVELLER
Sometimes called the cyclorama or the stage crossover it is a demarcation
line composed of a ‘soft crossover’ – made up of tracks (similar to the
main drape curtain) - parallel to the rear wall of the stage (upstage)
approximately 1220 mm from the rear wall of the stage.
ELECTRIC PIPE
The Stage electric pipes are Schedule 40 steel pipes at 50 mm (2”) O.D.,
supported from the structure or from “Supplementary Channels” onto
which the Theatrical Lighting Fixtures are clamped. (Refer to Illustrative
Sketches.)
BATTENS
4.5.1
The Stage battens are Schedule 40 steel pipes at 50 mm (2”) O.D., hung
from the structure or from “Supplementary Channels”.
4.5.2
The following fabric materials (NIC) are to be dead hung (fixed) from
battens:
Front Valence
First and Second Border (masking light fixtures)
4.6
LEG PIVOT DEVICES
4.6.1
The Leg Pivot Devices (4 required are similar to H&H Specialties #30 pivot
devices 1830 (6 ft.) long, complete with end stops. (Refer to STD – A
15.5)
4.6.2
The pivot devices are to be mounted on a single track similar to H&H
Specialties # 300 track. Lengths of tracks will vary depending on site
conditions.
4.6.2.1
The tracks carrying the Leg Pivot Devices are curved to enable
the devices to be stored against the upstage wall. (Refer to
Illustrative Sketches for details.)
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5. TYPICAL STAGE RIGGING LAYOUT
5.1
STRUCTURAL SUPPORT (IF REQUIRED)
5.1.1
Structural support may be required over the stage to support the stage
rigging, lighting, track and draperies.
5.1.2
All structural elements must be positioned at the same height with the
entire bottom flange accessible for stage rigging installation.
5.1.3
If OWS Joists are designed to be perpendicular to the stage centerline,
supplementary channels (e.g., Unistrut) will be required for attachment of
rigging.
5.1.4
The structural elements shall be installed and run continuously from rear
wall of stage (upstage) to front of stage (plaster line or downstage).
5.1.5
In the event that hollow core slab forms the roof of the stage, Unistrut
channels shall be installed at intervals of no more than 2,400 mm (8 ft.) on
centre.
5.1.6
All lighting, projection screens, drapery track, valence and battens shall be
mounted from 1½” I.D. (1¾” O.D.) black Schedule 40 pipe.
5.1.6.1
5.2
HVAC ducts, sprinkler pipes, electrical conduits etc. should be
installed above the rigging support members.
STAGE TRACKS
5.2.1
The stage track and associated hanging devices is to be standard theatre
grade channel aluminum track to stage design.
5.2.2
Parallel lengths of track for the Main (Grand) drape and the Upstage
Traveller shall utilize overlap clamps to provide a 600 mm overlap
centered on the proscenium arch opening with the opposing track ends
extending a minimum of 1000 mm each way off stage beyond the edges of
the proscenium arch.
5.2.2.1
5.2.3
5.3
5.3.1
Hand line position shall be determined on site.
The tracks supporting the leg pivot devices are to be curved so that the leg
pivot devices can be stored upstage, parallel to the rear stage wall. (Refer
to Illustrative Sketch STD A 15.1)
VALENCE AND BORDER BATTEN PIPES
Detail valence and border batten pipes, properly anchored for fixed
valence and batten drapes as required.
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5.4
LIGHTING BATTENS
5.4.1
The rigging positions on the Stage when folding partition is open, should
be determined by applying standard “McCandless” stage lighting methods.
5.4.2
There shall be two lighting batten positions.
5.4.3
The calculated position for the two pipe grid light positions will determine
the placement of the masking border and leg pivot devices. Each lighting
batten shall be suspended no higher than 4,570 mm (15 ft.) above finished
stage floor.
5.5
TYPICAL DIMENSIONS AND LOCATIONS
5.5.1
Approximate dimensional information is to be as noted in this Guideline
and on associated Illustrative Sketches, but it is the responsibility of the
Architect and/or the Theatre Design Consultant is to provide exact
quantities of hardware and final placement of equipment in accordance
with the intent of this Guideline.
5.5.2
Typically, the distance of the rigging from the Plaster Line (PL) is to be as
follows: (Depending on stage layout, dimensions may vary.)
Motorized projection screen >
Valence
Main (grand) drape
1st. border
1st. electric pipe
1st. set of leg pivot devices
2nd border
2nd electric pipe
2nd. set of leg pivot devices
Upstage traveller
Steel pipe batten
Drapery track
Steel pipe batten
Steel pipe batten (STD - A 15.7)
(STD - B 15.5)
Steel pipe batten
Steel pipe batten (STD - A 15.7)
(STD - A 15.5)
Drapery track
150
450
560
650
1200
1540
1800
2950
4570
> The supply and installation of the Motorized Projection Screen is in
Contract, but back charged to the School’s Furniture and equipment
Budget.
¹ Walking space between the upstage traveller and upstage (rear wall of
stage) should be approximately 1220 mm (4 ft.)
5.6
5.6.1
RIGGING - MAXIMUM HEIGHTS
The Architect and/or the Theatre Design Consultant must note that the
maximum height from the stage floor to the pivot point of Theatrical
Lighting Fixtures is 4000 mm (13 ft.) The electric pipes onto which the
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Theatrical Lighting Fixtures are clamped are to be at a maximum height of
4500 mm (15 ft.). [Refer to Illustrative Sketch STD A – 15.7]
5.6.2
The battens for the front valence & the 2 border battens, as well as the
drapery tracks for the main drape track, the 2 leg pivot devices, and the
upstage traveler drape may be located above the electric pipes.
6. G. P. ROOM FRONT OF HOUSE (FOH) LIGHTING BATTEN
6.1.1
6.2
6.2.1
6.3
One (1) FOH steel pipe batten for Theatrical Lighting Fixtures is required
in the G.P Room with the following characteristics:
6.1.1.1
The FOH lighting batten is to be dead hung (not able to move).
The FOH Batten position is to be determined to provide proper
stage lighting angles based on “McCandless” lighting methods
at approximately 4,000 mm from the plaster line.
6.1.1.2
The FOH batten is to be as high in the space of the G.P. Room
as is possible, from the finished floor.
6.1.1.3
Provide a protective cage around the FOH batten and Theatrical
Fixtures. (Refer to Illustrative Sketch STD A 15.9)
6.1.1.4
The FOH batten is to be a maximum of 7,500 mm (25 feet)
long, and shall be supported as per the Structural Consultant’s
design but at no greater intervals than 2,440 mm (8 feet).
STAGE WORK LIGHTS
Work lights on stage are to be fluorescent, preferably 1’ x 4’ with wire
cages and tube sleeves. Fixtures are to be pendant type, installed above
the rigging, lighting and masking systems and are not to be supported
directly from the OWS Joists.
STAGE HOUSEKEEPING
6.3.1
Make provisions for two duplex receptacles at the rear wall of the stage
(upstage).
6.3.2
Provide rough-in for control plug-in connections for microphone/sound
system on both sides of the forestage apron.
6.3.3
At the stage apron, provide three (3) duplex receptacles and three
microphone connections - one located in the centre, the other two on
either side. Next to the center receptacle, also provide an empty back box
with pull string for a data outlet.
6.3.4
At one side (downstage) of the proscenium arch, provide a duplex
receptacle and a back box for future computer hookup.
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7. THEATRICAL LIGHTING FIXTURES
7.1.1
The Theatrical Lighting Fixtures as described below are to be included in
the Contract Documents and are to be operated through the dimming
system.
7.1.1.1
STAGE: Ten (10) soft focus fixtures with twist lock connectors
and safety cables.
7.1.1.2
G. P ROOM: Four (4) ERS lighting fixtures with twist lock
connectors and safety cables for front of house (FOH) batten.
7.1.2
The Theatre Design Consultant shall determine precise locations of the
fixtures.
7.1.3
Any additional Theatrical Lighting Fixtures are to be purchased by the
school from the School’s Furniture and Equipment Budget, Post General
Tender.
8.
DIMMING SYSTEM
8.1.1
The load diversity factor should range based on performance. Minimum
dimming system power requirements follow:
Stage/G. P Room .....................
8.1.2
The dimmer board for the Stage will be able to control the Theatrical
Lighting Fixtures at either the stage or at the rear of the G. P. Room.
8.1.2.1
9.
24-circuit dimmer system fed with 100A
To control the Theatrical Lighting Fixtures at the rear of G. P
Room detail a 750 mm conduit at the G. Room ceiling, down the
rear corner of the gym, terminating in a flush mounted, lockable
box.
AUDIO SYSTEMS
9.1.1
Audio System is to be detailed and tendered Post General Tenders.
9.1.2
The Consultants are to detail only rough-ins for a sound system in
CONTRACT. Please note that all audio system speakers are surface
mounted.
9.1.3
Provide conduit and back boxes for speakers for G. P. Room Proscenium
and G. P Room Proscenium LEFT.
RIGHT
9.1.4
Provide rough-in for control plug-in connections for microphone/sound
system at both sides of the stage apron.
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10. MECHANICAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
10.1
HVAC
10.1.1
Return air grilles shall not be located closer than 2400 mm (8 ft.) from any
curtain location.
10.1.2
No ductwork shall be located below the bottom of the rigging steel flange
or interfere in any way with rigging, lighting or draperies at any point on
stage.
11. RIGGING REQUIREMENTS
11.1
ACCEPTABLE SUPPLIERS/INSTALLERS FOR STAGE RIGGING
11.1.1
The Architect and/or Consultants are to identify in the specifications,
acceptable Suppliers and Installers of stage rigging. Installation of the
rigging systems by the General Contractor is unacceptable.
11.1.2
Based on the Structural Consultant’s detailed drawings the
Supplier/Installer shall take full responsibility for supplying complete and
fully functioning rigging system in compliance with all pertinent codes.
11.1.3
The Supplier/Installer is to supply to the Architect “as-built drawings” for
each installation, stamped by an Engineer licensed to practise in the
Province of Ontario.
11.2
CO-ORDINATION BY THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR
11.2.1
The Architect and/or Consultants are to specify that the General
Contractor shall co-ordinate the commencement of the installation of the
stage rigging and drapery tracks.
11.2.2
The General Contractor must also co-operate with the stage drapery
Supplier/Installer (Board commissioned) in the installation of draperies.
11.3
11.3.1
SCAFFOLDING
The Architect and or Consultants are to specify that the supplier/installer
shall be responsible for scaffolding or other ascent equipment in the
installation of the Work.
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12. PRODUCTS
12.1
12.1.1
THEATRICAL LIGHTING FIXTURES
Suggested Manufacturers
12.1.1.1
Theatrical Lighting Fixtures by the following manufacturers are
suggested. The Architect and/or Consultants are to amend as
required.
Colortran
Selecon
12.1.2
ETC
Strand
Features
12.1.2.1
Theatrical Lighting Fixtures are to have the following features
and devices:
‘C’ clamp and safety chain
Gel frame
Long life (at least 2,000 hr) lamp
One meter pigtail with rubber support for strain relief
NEMA L5-20P connector
Cable mounted shrink wrap for labeling
12.2
12.2.1
DIMMERS AND CONTROL
Dimmer Raceways
12.2.1.1
Stage lighting distributed dimmer raceways by the following
manufacturers are suggested.
The Architect and/or
Consultants are to amend as required.
ETC
Rosco
12.2.2
Dimmer Controls
12.2.2.1
Control systems by the following manufacturers are suggested.
The Architect and/or Consultants are to amend as required.
Colortran
ETC
NSI
Strand
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12.3
12.3.1
DRAPERY TRACK
Track systems by the following manufacturers are suggested. The
Architect and/or Consultants are to amend as required.
H&H
ADC
13. RIGGING INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
13.1.1
Hanging and fastening of all systems components, products and
assemblies is to utilize safety rated hardware only and designs are to
include recommended safety ratios.
13.1.2
Applications include but are not limited to:
Eye bolts ......................................................
Compression sleeves...................................
Shackles.......................................................
Channel........................................................
Flat plate fitting Unistrut ..............................
Spring nuts ...................................................
Drapery trim chain........................................
Beam clamps ...............................................
Batten clamps ..............................................
Wire rope......................................................
Thimbles............................................ ..........
Crosby S-279 or equal
Crosby Cold Tuff or
Nicopress copper
Crosby G-2130 or equal
Unistrut P 100 or equal
P 1045 or equal
Unistrut P 1010 or equal,
SAE Grade 3, 13 UNC
threaded rod
No 8 Jack chain
Unistrut
H & H Specialties
Galvanized 7 x 19
Crosby G-411 or equal
14. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
14.1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GUIDELINES
Refer to the Design Criteria and Fitments for detailed building requirements for the
Stage/g. p. Room identified herein.
14.2
BOARD’S ILLUSTRATIVE SKETCHES
14.2.1
The Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board has developed a set of
drawings as an aid to design.
14.2.2
The following list of drawings is included to illustrate the minimum
requirements. The Architect and or Consultants are to prepare their
drawings to suit particular site conditions.
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DRAWING NO.
DESCRIPTION
STD – A 15.1
Typical Stage Rigging Layout
STD – A 15.2
Typical Section thru Stage showing Stage Lighting
STD – A 15.3
Typical Detail of Main and Traveller Track Hanger
STD – A 15.4
Typical Detail of Curved Leg Track Hanger
STD – A 15.5
Typical Detail of Leg Pivot Devices
STD – A 15.6
Typical Detail of Standard Batten Hanger
STD – A.15.7
Typical Installation of Theatrical Fixtures on Stage
STD – A 15.8
Typical Section through FOH Stage Lighting Cage Assembly
STD – A 15.9
Typical Plan of FOH Stage Lighting Safety Cage
STD - A 15.10
Typical FOH Stage Lighting Cage Hanger Detail
STD – A 15.11
Typical Lighting and Power Control
STD – A 15.12
Typical Powered Loudspeaker Riser Diagram
DATE ISSUED
REVISION 2
REVISION 4
JULY 2000
JANUARY 2003
APRIL 2006
REVISION 1
REVISION 3
REVISION 5:
APRIL 2002
SEPTEMBER 2005
MARCH 2010 (Drawing Description)
LATEST REVISION IN GREEN FONT
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