Section 403.12.3 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

403.12.3 Crowd managers. Where facilities or events involve a gathering of more than 1000 people, crowd managers shall be provided by the property owner, occupant or event organizer in accordance with Sections 403.12.3.1 through 403.12.3.3.

Exception: The fire code official may, based on the nature of the event, require the owner or event organizer to use fire department personnel as crowd managers.

403.12.3.1 Number of crowd managers. Not fewer than four trained crowd managers, and not fewer than one trained crowd manager for each 250 persons or portion thereof, shall be provided for the gathering.

Exceptions:

1. Where approved by the fire code official, open-air outdoor events with open egress in any direction, and no restriction of access or egress, such as fences or barricades, do not require crowd managers.

2. The number of crowd managers is permitted to be reduced where, in the opinion of the fire code official, the fire protection provided by the facility and the nature of the event warrant a reduction.

403.12.3.2 Training. Training for crowd managers shall be approved.

403.12.3.3 Duties. The duties of crowd managers shall include, but not be limited to:

1. Conduct an inspection of the area of responsibility and identify and address any egress barriers.

2. Conduct an inspection of the area of responsibility to identify and mitigate any fire hazards.

3. Verify compliance with all permit conditions, including those governing pyrotechnics and other special effects.

4. Direct and assist the event attendees in evacuation during an emergency.

5. Assist emergency response personnel where requested.

6. Other duties required by the fire code official.

7. Other duties as specified in the fire safety plan.