NRS-15318-2-[17-3272]-439 Capital Theatre Tamworth - Flipbook - Page 7
I. OPERATING BOX—If and when moving pictures are
exhibited in the premises, the following requirements will need
!o be complied with:—
(a) The minimum size of box to be
10 ft. by 8 ft. Rewinding operations must not be carried out in
operating boxes when the public
are present, but may be carried out
in an approved room set aside for
the purpose. The operating box
doors must open outwards, and
be made self-closing with spring
action, fitted with ball catches to
keep doors in position after
closing. The internal faces of exit
doors to be lined with 4-inch
asbestos mill-board and galvanised
flat-iron. Door frames ,to be
treated in a similar manner. All
iron to be screwed into position.
In all cases two means of escape
are to be provided fr6m the
operating box. In instances where
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the rewinding room is designed
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to adjoin the operating box, a
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door between the biograph box
anti the rewinding room is to be
provided and made to swing both
ways, and is to be lined with galvanised iron. Exit doors must open
Ilrup
on to properly-formed floors, galti/47/04,
leries or landings, connecting with
stairs. Ladders are not permitted.
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The operating box to be made
of fire-resisting construction, in' .1.411/171,e'
cluding ceiling and floor. In the
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case of wood-framed structures,
lining with 4-inch asbestos millboard and with galvanised flat1azieivI7L Mr/
iron over same will suffice. All
iron to be lapped at joints and
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screwed into position. Openings
for projection and observation purposes must not exceed
8 inches by 8 inches, as provided for in Regulation 100,
and these openings to be provided with a system of
metal shutters hung with light cords led over pulleys
to a convenient position near each exit door, arranged to
operate instantly from either door when cords are
released from a simple device, and so close openings in
event of fire in the box. For shutters, see marginal
sketch.
Loose electric wire installations are not permitted.
The whole must be thoroughly fixed and insulated in an
orthodox manner.
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(b) The operating box is to be provided with exhaust tube
ventilator and smoke escape of galvanised iron 18 inches
in diameter. The tube is to terminate on the underside
of the ceiling line of the biograph box, the jointing to be
smoke-proof, and the tube to be situated directly over
machines; or, in the case of more titan one machine,
with a hopper mouth large enough to serve both
machines, in lieu of providing two tubes. The tube is to
be carried up above the main roof, and is to he fitted
with an exhaust cowl. Subject to approval, tubes may
discharge elsewhere' into the open air in an approved
manner. If required, small vent tubes may connect
between the machine's lamp house and the 18-inch vent
tube, provided they are fixed in such a manner that the
large vent will not be obstructed.
In the case of existing and new operating room.,
ere
talking equipment is installed and screening or 4._ vation ports arc covered with glass, provisit n must be made
for permanent intake ventilation drawn directly from the
outer air. In the case of wooden-framed walls or hollow
wall construction, iron or earthenware tubes are to
connect between the internal and external faces of the
walls. There should,not be less than three vents in each
operating room in a position about 2 inches above the
floor line, each vent to be not more than 4 inches in
height nor more than 15 inches in length. The vent
where discharging into the biograph room is to be
covered with 1-in. mesh wire, protected by a suitable
grille. The wire is to be kept clean.
One fire extinguisher of approved 2-gallon soda-acid
turn-over type one fire bucket, and an asbestos
blanket of adequate 'size to cover the magazine
effectively, to be provided in the operating box,
together with one carbon-tetrachloride or CO2 extinguisher of approved type if so directed.
In no circumstances shall spools of a greater capacity
than 2,000 feet of film be used in the exhibition of cinematograph pictures.
(e) There shall not be on the premises more cinematograph
film than the equivalent of two full programmes. All
film, when not actually passing through the lantern, shall
be kept in non-combustible metal ;aces provided with
automatically closing doors sufficient to effectually
prevent ignition of films contained therein, and such
cases shall be kept in the biograph room constructed in
accordance with the requirements of the Regulations.
(/) For other important items re cinematograph and conditions, see Regulation No. 100.
Operating boxes must be thoroughly clean and free
from all litter, etc.
All machines must be maintained in full repair and condition least liable to cause damage or stoppage in passing
of film through machine. Any cinematograph machine
found to be in a condition other than mentioned shall be
considered unfit for use until placed in thorough repair.
Cleanliness and detailed inspection of cinematograph
machines and operating boxes shall be the first care of
Cinematograph Operators. The licensee shall be held
entirely responsible for the proper and safe use of the
apparatus.
2. FIRE APPLIANCES GENERALLY—
Fire-fir kiting appliances are to be in accordance with
Regulations 74 and 78, and are to meet with the approval
of the Fire Brigades authorities. The approved schedule
of fire appliances for halls seating front 1 to 500 persons
is as follows:---'Seating Capacit) -1 to 150—One 600-gallon tank (if no other permanent water supply), 3 fire buckets
and 1 extinguisher.
151 to 250—One 600-gallon tank, 6 fire buckets,
and 1 extinguisher.
251 to 350—One 800-gallon tank, 6 fire buckets,
and 2 extinguishers.
351 to 500--One 1,000-gallon tank, 6 to 8 fire
buckets, and 2 extinguishers.
For supper rooms attached to halls:-Seating Capacity1 to 150—Two additional fire buckets.
151 to 250—Three additional fire buckets.
251 to 350—Three additional fire buckets, an I I
extinguisher.
351 to 500—Four additional fire buckets, and 1
extinguisher.
Where town water supply is available, and when so
directed, hydrants and fire services to be installed to
meet the requirements of the Fire Brigades authorities.
V. C. N. Blight, Government Printer, New South Wales
