Safety Standards

Safety Standards. (a) Fire Safety Standards. Any establishment to be constructed for dockside gaming that will be permanently moored or on a land based structure, will be required to meet (1) the fire safety standards of the Mississippi Fire Prevention code, Section 45-11-101, (2) additional requirements for places of amusement as listed in Sections 45-11-21 through 45-11-55 of the Mississippi Code, (3) the fire safety standards contained in the National Fire Protection Association ("NFPA") Standard 307, Standard for the Construction and Fire Protection of Marine Terminals, Piers, and Wharfs, and (4) the NFPA Life Safety Code. However, to the extent local fire safety standards exceed the foregoing standards, the local standards must be followed. (b) Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security Standards. Any vessel, cruise vessel or structure that is subject to the regulations of 46 CFR, Chapter 1, Subchapter S “Subdivision and Stability”, shall maintain compliance with Part 170 of Subchapter S and all Subparts thereunder which apply to the vessel or cruise vessel. Evidence of compliance with these requirements and all required testing shall be available to the Mississippi Gaming Commission upon request. (c) Building Standards. All licensees must comply with the state and/or local building codes applicable to the gaming establishment and all required infrastructure facilities and amenities that are part of the gaming development and operation. (Adopted: 09/25/1991; Amended: 06/28/1993; Amended 02/23/2006.)