F. H. Richardson's bluebook of projection (1942)

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THE PROJECTION ROOM 351 is a non-reflecting color, such as green or brown. The fresh air inlet must be connected either with the theatre ventilation fresh air inlet, or directly with the open air. Proper steel cabinets for tools and projectionists' clothing should be provided. All switches and apparatus should be within easy reach of the projectionist. Observation ports should be large enough to give the projectionist a clear, unobstructed view of the screen. Sanitary necessities such as a toilet with running water and a wash basin with running water (both hot and cold if possible) should be arranged close to the projection room. A shower may well be added, and a firstaid medicine cabinet as well. Telephone connection to manager's office and other points about the theatre. Projection Rooms in Very Small Theatres (94) Plans for projection rooms in theatres so very small that they cannot conceivably afford to meet the standards above described have been repeatedly discussed by projection authorities, although at the time this is written no general agreement has been reached. Dimensions proposed are 10' x 7' x 7', leaving only 24 inches clearance behind the projectors. It is proposed to install the projectors only 4' apart (center to center), which would leave a working space of 30" between them, except when one lamphouse door is opened. At that time the clearance would be only 20". Such proposals provide for only one exit from the projection room, but still insist unequivocally on stairs and no ladder; they insist also on adequate ventilation, and on approval of all details by the local, city or state authorities.