Kinematograph year book (1927)

Digest of Acts. 159 provided that regulations 1, 2(a), (c), (d), 3, 4(6) (with the substitution of the words " reserved space " for the word " enclosure "), 13 (with the substitution of the words " reserved space " for the word " enclosure "), 17(a) (whether or not the building is only occasionally used) and 19 to 26 inclusive are complied with. Reserved Space. 19. — -(a) If the projector is erected in any part of the auditorium or any place to which the public have access, effectual means shall be taken, whether by the erection of a suitable barrier or otherwise, to maintain round the projector a clear space of at least 3 feet, hereinafter referred to as " the reserved space." (6) No unauthorised person shall be allowed within the reserved space. (c) No smoking shall at any time be permitted within the reserved space. (d) No inflammable article shall unnecessarily be taken into or allowed to remain in the reserved space. Projectors and Films. 20. — The projector shall be placed on a firm support and shall be kept clear of the access to any exit. 21. — (a) The projector and the illuminant shall be entirely enclosed in a casing of fire-resisting material except for such openings as are necessary for effective manipulation and ventilation. ( b) Any electric wiring or terminals fitted within the casing shall be so placed that it shall be impossible for films in use in the projector to come in contact with them. (c) Each electric circuit on the projector shall be fitted with a separate switch cohtrolled from outside the casing, and so placed as to be within reach of the operator when standing at the projector. (d) No illuminant other than electric light in hermetically sealed lamps shall bs used within the projector, and the illuminant shall be separately encased in such a way as to prevent contact with the film. (e) The heat of the illuminant, and its position in relation to the optical system, shall be such that it is impossible for the ra}^s of light to ignite a stationary film, (a) 22. — (a) The projector shall be fitted with film-boxes of fire-resisting material, which shall be made to close in such a manner, and (where ribbon film is employed) shall be fitted with film-slots so constructed as to prevent the passage of flame to the interior of the box. (b) The film-boxes shall not be capable of carrying films of more than 10 inches in diameter, and shall be so constructed as to be easily detachable from the apparatus. (c) All films shall be contained in film-boxes, which shall be attached to or removed from the projector without being opened, so that at no time shall a film be exposed except the portion necessary for threading up. (d) During an exhibition not more than three film-boxes (including the two actually attached to the projector) shall be in the auditorium at any one time. If further film-boxes are required, they shall be kept in closed metal boxes outside the auditorium, and, if in the building, in a place approved by the licensing authority. Electric Circuits for the Projector. 23. -r-(a) All electric conductors shall be of adequate size for the current they have to carry and shall be efficiently covered with insulating material and shall be either (i) placed out of reach of persons in the anditorium and where they are not liable to damage, or (ii) protected against injury by suitable casings. (a) This requirement will be considered as met if a film stationary in the film gate fails to ignite within a period of three minutes.