Journal of the Society of Motion Picture Engineers (1930-1949)

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Mar., 1940] STORAGE AND HANDLING OF FlLM 313 For example, any process in a studio which, from the standpoint of the authority enforcing these regulations, partakes of the same nature as some process covered under laboratories, shall be governed by the provisions for that process given under laboratories. (4) Approval of Plans. — Before constructing any building for use as a motion picture film occupancy, or remodeling any building for such occupancy, or building any film vault, or installing any enclosure for motion picture projection, or installing any screening room, complete plans of such proposed construction or installation should be submitted to the inspection department having jurisdiction for approval. These plans shall show in detail all proposed construction and structural changes and the means of protection to be provided, the heating system with the protection for it, the electrical equipment, and the character and location of exposures. (5) Definitions. — Whenever used in these regulations the following words shall be construed as having the meanings given below. (a) "Film" or "motion picture film," motion picture or sound recording film having a nitrocellulose base, whether in the form of unexposed film, positives, negatives, scrap, or used film. (b) "Vault," a vault constructed and equipped in accordance with the requirements of Section 17. (c) "Cabinet," a cabinet constructed and equipped in accordance with the requirements of Section 16. (d) "Standard roll," a roll of film !3/s inches (35 mm) wide and 1000 feet long, weighing approximately 5 pounds, used as a unit in calculating the weight of film. NOTE. — This definition is intended to establish a measure of length and weight and is not designed to prohibit the use of double rolls (2000 feet) of film in theaters and exchanges. (e) "Partition," except where some other form of construction is specified, a partition constructed in accordance with the specifications given in sub-section 112. PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS REGARDING THE STORAGE AND HANDLING OF MOTION PICTURE FILM Section 11. — -Construction and Arrangement of Buildings (111) Motion picture film should preferably be stored or handled only in buildings of fireproof construction.