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THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, AUGUST 3, 1934.

of enclosure.

140. Adequate means of ventilation shall be provided Ventilation with sufficient inlets and outlets so as to ensure a constant sup- ply of fresh air. The inlets and outlets shall communicate directly with the outside of the building, and shall be so arranged as not to expose the operator to a direct draught.

141. If the enclosure is inside the auditorium, either a Barrier. suitable barrier shall be placed round the enclosure at a dis- tance of not less than two feet from it, or other effectual means shall be taken to prevent the public from coming into contact with the enclosure. Provided that this requirement shall not apply where the enclosure is of permanent construction and is not entered from the auditorium.

142. The enclosure shall be in charge of a competent Competent operator who shall be present in the enclosure during the whole operator. time that the apparatus is in use. This shall not prevent the operator leaving the enclosure for a short period in case of need provided that a competent assistant is left in charge and the operator remains within immediate call.

143. No unauthorised person shall go into the enclosure Prohibition or be allowed to be within the barrier.

of entry.

auditorium.

144. In the case of buildings used habitually for Enclosure to cinematograph exhibitions the enclosure shall be outside the be outside auditorium; and in the case of permanent buildings used habit- ually as aforesaid the enclosure shall also be permanent. Pro- vided that if the Licensing Authority is of opinion that, in the case of an existing building, compliance with either or both of the requirements in the preceding paragraph is impracticable or in the circumstances unnecessary for securing safety, the requirements shall not apply. In any new building where the enclosure is permanent, the enclosure shall also comply with the following requirements :-

(a) a window or skylight shall be provided;

(b) the entrance shall be from the open air;

(c) alternative means of egress shall be provided, unless the Licensing Authority is satisfied that compliance with this requirement is impracticable.

145. The projecting apparatus shall be placed on firm Projecting supports constructed of fire-resisting material. Every lantern apparatus. shall be fitted with a metal shutter which can readily be inserted

by hand between the source of light and the film gate, and every projector shall be fitted with a metal shutter so arranged as automatically to cut off the film-gate from the source of light when the projector stops. The construction of the film- gate shall be substantial and such as to afford ample heat- radiating surface. The passage for the film shall be sufficiently narrow to prevent flames travelling upwards and downwards from the light-opening, and the film must be securely held in the upper film box.

146. Projectors shall be fitted with two metal boxes of Projectors. substantial construction to and from which the film shall be made to travel, unless both the film spools are contained in a metal chamber of substantial construction below the projector. There shall not be more than 2,000 feet of film in either of the two metal boxes. The film boxes or chamber shall be made to close in such a manner, and shall be fitted with film slots so constructed, as to prevent the passage of flame to the interior of the box or chamber, and they shall remain so closed during the whole time that projection is taking place.

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