National Archives and Records Service film-vault fire at Suitland, Md. : hearings before a subcommittee of the Committee on Government Operations, House of Representatives, Ninety-sixth Congress, first session, June 19 and 21, 1979 (1979)

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Title:
National Archives and Records Service film-vault fire at Suitland, Md. : hearings before a subcommittee of the Committee on Government Operations, House of Representatives, Ninety-sixth Congress, first session, June 19 and 21, 1979
Date:
1979
Publisher:
Washington : U.S. Govt. Print. Off.
Volume:
National Archives and Records Service film-vault fire at Suitland, Md. : hearings before a subcommittee of the Committee on Government Operations, House of Representatives, Ninety-sixth Congress, first session, June 19 and 21, 1979
Leaf #:
000260
Language:
English
Subjects:
Washington National Records Center. Building A, Motion picture film collections
Collection:
Government & Law and Books
Format:
Books
Contributor:
Prelinger Library
Sponsor:
Internet Archive
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Date Added:
July 19, 2022
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244 APPENDIX E Chief, Accident and Fire Prevention Branch (3POA) Upgrade film vaults "A" and "C" Suitland Federal Complex Sultland, Maryland Dietrict Manager, South District (3PCOS) This memorandum is In reference to the February 23, 1978, preconstruction meeting regarding contract number GS-OOB-02960. The following requirements must be considered prior to initiation of any hot-work being done in the work area. In brief, the contract deals with the removal and demolition of the air handling equipment, piping, electrical equipment, and ceiling insulation. In addition, the contract deals with the Installation of new air handling equipment, piping, and electrical equipment. As stated by the contractor, Mr. E. Kocharin, the contract allows for hot-work operations such as welding, cutting, and burning to be performed In and near the vault area. The problem which now exists and must be corrected is the fact that the vaults contain cellulose nitrate film. The known hazard involved is that this film Is in a state of decomposition and the gases created are flammable and highly explosive. The products of the film decomposition are capable of spontaneous Ignition. Suitable storage must be provided for the existing film away from the existing storage site. Hot -work shall not be i>ermltted If the building contains any cellulose nitrate film. It may be feasible to consider other methods of fabrication or construction which does not entail onslte hot -work. J-41IESA.HArxiMS JAMES A. HAWKINS Chief Accident and Fire Prevention Branch cc: Official file (3POA) Reading file (3POA) Mr. M. Yip (3PCOS) fJj y ,^ Mr. P. A. McPhilllps (3POA) "C-'-^ -^ Manager (3PFS) Bldgs. Mgr. (3PFSS) 3POA:Bgiiq-eoB:ics:3/6/78:2l6l8