THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, AUGUST 3, 1934.
155. Where a portable self contained projector is used, Portable the provisions of regulations 126, 130 and 132 to 153 inclusive projector, shall not apply provided that regulations 124, 125, 127, 128, 129, 131 (with the substitution of the words "reserved space" for the word "enclosure"), 154 (whether or not the building is only occasionally used) and 156 to 160 inclusive are com- plied with.
space for
156.--(1) If the projector is erected in any part of the Reserved auditorium or any place to which the public have access, projector in effectual means shall be taken, whether by the erection of a auditorium. suitable barrier or otherwise, to maintain round the projector
a clear space of at least 3 feet, hereinafter referred to as "the reserved space".
(2) No unauthorised person shall be allowed within the reserved space.
(3) No smoking shall at any time be permitted within the reserved space.
(4) No inflammable article shall unnecessarily be taken into or allowed to remain in the reserved space.
157. The projector shall be placed on a firm support and Projector shall be kept clear of the access to any exit.
support.
158-(1) The projector and the illuminant shall be en- Projector tirely enclosed in a casing of fire-resisting material except for casing. such openings as are necessary for effective manipulation and ventilation.
(2) 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.
(3) Each electric circuit on the projector shall be fitted. with a separate switch controlled from outside the casing, and so placed as to be within the reach of the operator when stand- ing at the projector.
(4) No illuminant other than electric light in hermetically sealed lamps shall be used within the projector, and the illuminant shall be separately encased in such way as to prevent contact with the film.
(5) The heat of the illuminant, and its position in relation to the optical system, shall be such that it is impossible for the rays of light to ignite a stationary film. The power consumed by the illuminant shall not exceed 1,000 watts.
films.
159.-(1) The projector shall be fitted with film-boxes Film of fire-resisting material, which shall be made to close in such boxes and 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.
(2) The film boxes shall not be capable of carrying films of more than a total length of 2,000 feet.
(3) At no time shall a filin be exposed except the portion necessary for threading up.
(4) During an exhibition not more than two reels of film shall be in the auditorium at any one time. If further reels of film 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.
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