Business Screen Magazine (1965-1966)

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Ihc new law recogni/cs the difference ill fire hazard between iiirianuiiahlc nitrate film and the non-inflaniniablc safets film by continuing the strict Fire Departiiicnl controls on all types of nitrate film despite the reduced regulations for safety film. At the City Hall ceremonies, after Mayor Wagner had signed the iiill, Harold Klein, Executive Director of the Film Producers AssiK'iation of New York, reported that many film companies, suppliers and laboratories have long awaited the new legislation and will immediately proceed with plans for new buildings or alterations to existing plants. Clears Way to Modernization "It wasn't only the high cost of providing explosive-proof conditions unnecessary for safety film," explained Mr. Klein, "it was the sheer futility of attempting to modernize the premises with the explosion and \'apor-proof fixtures and stark steel furnishings required by the old code. Now that the technological safety advantages of the cellulose-acetate film are being recognized, virtually all of the companies in the $ I 7.S.(K)t).00() commercial television and industrial motion picture industry in New York City will be only too happy to refurbish their premises. "The new Article 2()-H is more than a law under the Administrative Code. It is a milestone of progress. It is proof that city administratt)rs, safety officers and industry can cooperate to create intelligent controls which benefit all concerned. The motion picture industry here at long last has sensible safe working regulations," Mr. Klein said. Oitcs Crowtli in I'sc of Films "Greater quanlitics of motion picture film arc now required for television program and commercial use. industrial, public inlornialion, technical training, indoctrination and educational films of all types. The new law will make it economically profitable to handle these lilms with the City of New York instead of forcing the industry to j enlarge the film exchanges which have been established in New Jersey," he concluiled. Mr. Klein regarded as tremen dously important the section of the new law which requires compliance with the new regulations only for those areas where safety film is handled or stored. The old regulations forced film companies to install automatic sprinklers, firerated doors and walls, and similar safety devices designed to protect explosive materials. This included private offices and reception and conference rooms, even though film was never stored or handled there. Other liberalized provisions reduce the area covered by fire extinguishers; permit vaults or storage rooms up to 10,000 square feet to be regulated by the practical rules covering workrooms now set forth in the new Article 20-B. Larger stages remain tightly controlled by the existing code. The code now allows greater quantities of safety film to be considered as work, and out of containers in workrooms. The containers need only have a fire rating equal to or better than safety film. whereas previously metal was required. Wider Choice of Locations Asked to point out other advantages, Mr. Klein said that, "The labs and film producers will be able to locate in many buildings formerly denied to them. They will find it possible to redecorate executive or general offices, install fluorescent lighting and mixlcrn conveniences in cutting rooms, relocate storage rooms for greater efficiency, economy and convenience, and generally benefit from the use of equipment formerly forbidden. Meanwhile, fire safety and working conditions will be greatK improved." Development of the new law has been in preparation in New York for several years. Back in 1961. Mayor Wagner authorized then Deputy Mayor Paul Screvanc and City Administrator Charles Tenney to appoint municipal officials to join with the FPA to investigate and propose revisions to the cikIc. Gross Headed Joint Committee Robert Gross, American Film Productions, former president of the FPA, was made chairman ol the joint committee, Mr. Gross and his FPA associates, Ted Gaski, Movielab. Inc.. Sanford Greenberg. MPO Productions, and Peter Mooney. Audio Productions, researched and sludicil the industry problems ( t (>N( 1 I 1)1 1) ON I'AC.i: 46) " BUSINESS SCREEN