International projectionist (Jan 1943-Dec 1944)

M. P. FILM REGULATIONS (Continued from page 14) asbestos board or sheet iron, not exceeding 75 pounds (15,000 feet of 35 mm film) ; (4) In a special room constructed and vented as required for rewinding rooms (see sub-section 212), when approved by the inspection department having jurisdiction, not exceeding 125 pounds may be kept in lieu of the amount permitted in either the projection room or the rewind room. The total quantity in the three rooms shall not exceed 250 pounds (50,000 feet of 35 mm film) . (b) The above quantities of film shall be kept as follows: (1) Up to 40 pounds (8,000 feet of 35 mm film) of film may be kept in Interstate Commerce Commission shipping containers, or approved cabinet in each room ; (2) If the amount of film on hand exceeds 40 pounds, an approved cabinet shall be provided, in which the amount of film in excess of 40 pounds shall be kept. 214. No collodion, amyl acetate or other similar flammable cement or liquid in quantities greater than 1 pint shall be kept in the projection booth or room or rewind room. 215. Splices in film shall be made on mechanical cutting and splicing machines. See paragraph 212 (a), on han A Must in Every Projection Room AUTOMATIC REWIND SWITCH if Easy to install — easy to operate. •jr Just press box. No necessary. button further on switch operation if Automatic Rewind Switch will be found in the projection rooms of leading theatre circuits and film companies— Warner Bros., RKO, Loews, Inc.. Associated and Community Circuits. Order from your nearest supply dealer or direct from its. Lakewood Automatic Switch Co. ■HATHAWA LAKEWOOD, OHIO J. Fried, Local 160, I.A.T.S.E. i« WHILE TRANSVERTER "HAS GONE TO WAR Keep This Fact in Mind The TRANSVERTER is the outstanding motor generator in the world, designed expressly for projection room use. Transverters have demonstrated their ability to deliver continuous, satisfactory service for over 25 years with a minimum of maintenance. For further data on the Transverter, consult ... NATIONAL »i:iy.mtiijj*ia In Canada, General Theatre Supply Co. THE HERTNER ELECTRIC CO. 12692 Elmwood Avenue Cleveland, Ohio, U. S. A. Exclusive Manufacturer of the Transverter dling of scrap film. 216. Location. — The number and location of motion picture projection rooms or booths in any non-sprinklered building shall be subject to the approval of the inspection department having jurisdiction. 217. Operation. — Motion picture projectors shall be operated by and be in charge of qualified projectionists, who shall not be minors. 218. Procedure in Case of Fire. — In the event of film fire in a projector or elsewhere in a projection or rewind room, the projectionist should immediately shut down the projection machine and arc lamps, operate the shutter release at the nearest point to him, turn on the auditorium lights, leave the projection room, and notify the manager of the theatre or building. Note: It is the intent of the regulations to permit the use of 2,000-foot rolls of 35-min film in theatres and exchanges only, when handled and stored as prescribed. The limitations on quantities permitted are based on weight. Film Exchanges 221. Sprinkler Protection. — Buildings not of fireproof construction, housing an exchange, shall be completely equipped with automatic sprinklers. Buildings of fireproof construction shall be eqiupped from and including the lowest floor on which film is handled to the top of the building with an approved automatic sprinkler system. It is recommended that the sprinkler system extend throughout the building. 222. Exchanges shall be provided with one or more independent rooms to be used exclusively for receiving and delivering film, and also one or more separate rooms for the purpose of inspecting, examining and repairing film, and one or more rooms for the storage of posters or other combustible materials. 223. Shipping Room. — One or more vaults or cabinets shall be provided in connection with the receiving and shipping room of exchanges into which all film shall be placed and kept except during such time as is necessary for checking, sorting and shipping. All film outside the vaults and cabinets, except while actually being handled, shall be kept in I.C.C. containers. Note: With the enforcement of the above general principles of operation, the total quantity of film, including that which is in I.C.C. containers, in the receiving and shipping room of any exchange should ordinarily not exceed 100 to 150 standard rolls or 50 to 75 double rolls, with a maximum limit, which should never be exceedea. of 300 standard rolls or 150 double rolls or 1,500 pounds. 224. Quantity of Film. — In inspection, projection, rewinding and other rooms (not including shipping room) there shall not be in excess of 16 standard rolls or 8 double rolls for each person handling film in such rooms, of which not in excess of 2 standard rolls or one double roll for each person shall be exposed outside of closed containers. All film in excess 28 INTERNATIONAL PROJECTIONIST