History 1. Statement of Intent 2. Street Performance 3. General Considerations 4. Policy Standards  4.1. Enforcement  4.2. The Permit  4.3. Hours  4.4. Length of Performance  4.5. Locations  4.6. Distance Requirements  4.7. Animals  4.8. Dangerous Objects  4.9. Equipment Mobility  4.10. Amplification Sources  4.11. Sound Levels  4.11.4 The use of a Monitor  4.11.8 Sound Meter  4.12. Tapes and CDs  4.13. Special Events 4.8. Dangerous Objects Policy objects which are dangerous to the public should not be used objects should not be listed as dangerous in an effort to restrict a form of expression 4.8.1. It is obviously undesirable for Performers to use items which may cause injury, but items should not be declared dangerous as an excuse to limit certain forms of expression. 4.8.2. There is concern, for example, that an effort will be made to limit the types of power sources used for amplifiers, possibly as a means to limit sound levels. Sound levels are more appropriately controlled through the use of decibel meters. 4.8.3. Certain restrictions make sense, such as gasoline generators, because of the spill/fire danger. Other restrictions, such as on lead/acid batteries would seem to be excessive in that they are commonly used on motorized wheel chairs, video cameras, laptop computers, motorbikes and automobiles throughout the city. If a battery power source is properly contained, there is no public danger. NEXT

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