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Paragraph 4

The following provisions shall apply to every room used:—

(a)

for the storing, or

(b)

for the examination, cleaning, packing, re-winding or repair of film:—

(i)

the room shall be used for no other purpose;

(ii)

the room shall be kept properly ventilated;

(iii)

adequate means of extinguishing fire, having regard to the amount of film on the premises, shall be kept constantly provided and readily available;

(iv)

the furniture and apparatus shall be so arranged as to afford free egress to persons in the room in the event of fire;

(v)

no open light or fire shall be allowed;

(vi)

the fittings shall, so far as is practicable, be of non-inflammable or fire-resisting material;

(vii)

the doors shall be self-closing, and shall, except in the case of sliding doors, be so constructed as to open outwards;

(viii)

no person shall smoke in or take matches into the room;

(ix)

there shall be kept posted up in large characters in the room:—

(a)

a printed copy of Parts II. and III. of this Schedule;

(b)

full instructions as to the action to be taken in case of fire; and

(c)

full directions as to the means of escape from the room in case of fire.