Every facility must have one crowd manager for every 250 occupants when the facility is open. Read Requirements for Crowd Managers for an overview of the law, the training program, and the requirements for crowd managers.
Crowd managers must:
- Maintain clear paths of egress
- Assure that the facility does not exceed its occupant load limit
- Initiate a fire alarm if necessary and direct occupants to exits
- Assure that audible announcements are made before each program or performance notifying occupants of emergency exit locations
- Complete the Fire and Building Safety Checklist daily, before the facility opens.
- Keep completed checklists on file and available to fire and building code officials for at least one year.
The checklist includes safety checks of:
- Fire alarm and fire protection systems
- Fire extinguishers
- Exits and exit signs
- Interior finishes
- Means of egress
- Crowd control procedures
- Building occupancy limits
Crowd manager Training and Certification
Crowd managers must be certified (trained and tested) every three years. The free program is available online. Recertification includes both training and testing.
To become a certified crowd manager you must successfully complete the online crowd manager training program. The training increases awareness of factors involved in fires in nightclubs, dance halls, discothèques or bars and includes information about:
- Basic fire safety
- Responsibilities of the crowd manager
- Requirement to complete a Fire and Building Safety Checklist daily
The training takes about 40 minutes and is followed by a test. If users answer 70% of test questions correctly, they can print a certificate of completion. If not, they can take the exam again. If a users fails the test a second time, they can take the training program again.
If you have technical problems with the online training, please review the Crowd Manager Training FAQ . If you still have problems, complete the Crowd Manager Program IT Support Form and submit it for assistance.