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.eat may not be used; nor may inflammable liquids or solvents be used.
All nitrate film that is sent out of the building should be placed in a metal can with a red label Identifying It as nitrate film.
Every can of nitrate film will be sight inspected on a semi-annual basis. An Inspection slip will be inserted in each can containing the date of inspection and name of inspector. In addition, a record will be kept of the inclusive can numbers In each vault with a date of the last Inspection.
Films showing signs of advanced deterioration (i.e., severe adhesion, melting together and bubbling, and brown powder) must Immediately be destroyed by submersion In a water barrel closed by a tight lid. The amount of footage destroyed, can number and vault number should be tabulated and included in the Supervisor's monthly report to the Branch Chief. Scrap film will also be submerged pending disposal.
Films showing moderate tackiness should be given priority for copying on to safety-base film.
All converted nitrate film should be disposed of by submersion upon the inspection of a satisfactory safety copy.
All submerged film awaiting disposal should be stored In a vault by Itself. All submerged film should be removed from the building within ten working days. The vault Supervisor should requisition a pick up from NAS. Under no circumstances should submerged film be removed from the barrels except for hauling away from the building.
To avoid blocking sprinkler coverage, vertical storage of film cans between horizontal stacks Is, not perm'tted.
No film cans or cartons may be stored on va'--lt floors or in the corridor;, and no film may be stored within 12 Inches from the roof.
IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE
All personnel will evacuate the building and go to a safe distance. The Supervisor or other available personnel will go to a phone in another building and call the FPO field office (763-758I). If the line is busy, the Prince George's County Fire Department can be reached by dialing 911.
The Supervisor is responsible for taking attendance of all personnel in the building where a fire may occur and for designating someone to inform a fire department captain or equivalent whether any personnel remain inside.
Do not use the fire extinguishers In the buildings to fight nitrate fires or electrical fires. They are for sole use on a paper or similar fire that may occi^r.