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)

Record Details:

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 #:
000504
Language:
English
Subjects:
Washington National Records Center. Building A, Motion picture film collections
Collection:
Books and Government & Law
Format:
Books
Contributor:
Prelinger Library
Sponsor:
Internet Archive
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
July 19, 2022
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478 9 construction activity likely smoking smouldered for a period, burst into flame, ignited film in a can, and the fire proceeded very rapidly from that point. 16. How much time did the committee spend on the investigation? The committee spent approximately 25 days on the investigation. This would equate to 125 mandays. 17. Did the committee examine the Universal sprinkler contract during the investigation? Yes, the committee did examine the Universal sprinkler contract during the investigation. 18. Did the committee examine the contract to install the air conditioner during the investigation? The committee did examine the contract to install the air-conditioner. This can be identified in the last part of paragraph 3, Part VII of Building Modifications, of the AD Hoc Committee. 19. Why didn't the committee concern itself with the managerial breakdowns in administering the contracts and in maintaining the building? It was felt that there were errors in judgement and omissions but in no way was there any evidence that would indicate a managerial breakdown. The hazards of