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1986 Ed.]

Places of Public Entertainment Regulations

[CAP. 172

B 41

157. (1) If the projector is erected in any part of the auditorium or any place to which the public have access, effective means shall be adopted, whether by the erection of a suitable barrier or otherwise, to maintain round the projector a clear space of at least 900 mm, hereinafter referred to as the reserved space.

(2) No unauthorized 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.

[Subsidiary]

Reserved space for projector in auditorium.

L.N. 63/77.

158. The projector shall be placed on a firm support and shall be kept clear of the access to any exit.

Projector support.

159. (1) 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.

(2) Any electric wiring or terminals fitted within the casing shall be so placed that it is 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 reach of the operator when standing 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 a 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.

160. (1) The projector shall be fitted with film-boxes of fire-resisting material, which shall be made to close in such 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) Film boxes shall not be capable of carrying films of more than a total length of 600 m.

(3) At no time shall a film be exposed except the portion necessary for threading up.

(4) During an exhibition not more than 2 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 structure, in a place approved by the licensing authority.

Film boxes and films.

L.N. 63/77.

G.N.A. 87/52.

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1986 Ed.] Places of Public Entertainment Regulations [CAP. 172 B 41 157. (1) If the projector is erected in any part of the auditorium or any place to which the public have access, effective means shall be adopted, whether by the erection of a suitable barrier or otherwise, to maintain round the projector a clear space of at least 900 mm, hereinafter referred to as the reserved space. (2) No unauthorized 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. [Subsidiary] Reserved space for projector in auditorium. L.N. 63/77. 158. The projector shall be placed on a firm support and shall be kept clear of the access to any exit. Projector support. 159. (1) 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. (2) Any electric wiring or terminals fitted within the casing shall be so placed that it is 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 reach of the operator when standing 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 a 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. 160. (1) The projector shall be fitted with film-boxes of fire-resisting material, which shall be made to close in such 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) Film boxes shall not be capable of carrying films of more than a total length of 600 m. (3) At no time shall a film be exposed except the portion necessary for threading up. (4) During an exhibition not more than 2 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 structure, in a place approved by the licensing authority. Film boxes and films. L.N. 63/77. G.N.A. 87/52.
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1986 Ed.] Places of Public Entertainment Regulations [CAP. 172 B 41 157. (1) If the projector is erected in any part of the auditorium or any place to which the public have access, effective means shall be adopted, whether by the erection of a suitable barrier or otherwise, to maintain round the projector a clear space of at least 900 mm, hereinafter referred to as the reserved space. (2) No unauthorized 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. [Subsidiary] Reserved space for projector in auditorium. L.N. 63/77. 158. The projector shall be placed on a firm support and shall be kept clear of the access to any exit. Projector support. 159. (1) The projector and the illuminant shall be entirely Projector casing. enclosed in a casing of fire-resisting material except for such open- ings as are necessary for effective manipulation and ventilation. (2) Any electric wiring or terminals fitted within the casing shall be so placed that it is 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 reach of the operator when standing 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 a 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. 160. (1) The projector shall be fitted with film-boxes of fire- resisting material, which shall be made to close in such 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) Film boxes shall not be capable of carrying films of more than a total length of 600 m. (3) At no time shall a film be exposed except the portion necessary for threading up. (4) During an exhibition not more than 2 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 structure, in a place approved by the licensing authority. Film boxes and films. L.N. 63/77. G.N.A. 87/52. i +
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1986 Ed.]

Places of Public Entertainment Regulations

[CAP. 172

B 41

157. (1) If the projector is erected in any part of the auditorium or any place to which the public have access, effective means shall be adopted, whether by the erection of a suitable barrier or otherwise, to maintain round the projector a clear space of at least 900 mm, hereinafter referred to as the reserved space.

(2) No unauthorized 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.

[Subsidiary]

Reserved space for projector in auditorium.

L.N. 63/77.

158. The projector shall be placed on a firm support and shall be kept clear of the access to any exit.

Projector support.

159. (1) The projector and the illuminant shall be entirely Projector casing. enclosed in a casing of fire-resisting material except for such open- ings as are necessary for effective manipulation and ventilation.

(2) Any electric wiring or terminals fitted within the casing shall be so placed that it is 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 reach of the operator when standing 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 a 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.

160. (1) The projector shall be fitted with film-boxes of fire- resisting material, which shall be made to close in such 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) Film boxes shall not be capable of carrying films of more than a total length of 600 m.

(3) At no time shall a film be exposed except the portion necessary for threading up.

(4) During an exhibition not more than 2 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 structure, in a place approved by the licensing authority.

Film boxes and films.

L.N. 63/77.

G.N.A. 87/52.

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