Fire Regulations Affecting Street Artists Near Union Square

KRON-TV news report by Frank Johnstone from December 6 1974, looking at the issue of how new city fire regulations are affecting the trade of Street Artists in downtown San Francisco, around the hot spot of Union Square. Includes views of street artists showing their wares, an interview with a lawyer who states the street artists are advocating for "reasonable fire regulations" and also trying to regulate themselves and interviews with street vendors, who explain they need to protect their spots in order to make a living. Opening graphic designed by Carrie Hawks.