Section 13
of Theatre, Cinema and Entertainments By-laws, 1954
Section 13
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Cinematograph projection apparatus is to be fixed in an enclosure or room built of fire resisting material of suitable size to allow operators to work freely and the materials, construc
tion and size must be to the approval of the Board.
(2)
This enclosure or room must be outside the auditorium if possible and fitted with a self closing fireproof door opening outwards, preferably onto an open space or landing fitted with railings where necessary.
(3)
This door must net be locked whilst the projection en
closure is occupied.
(4)
All openings in front of the enclosure into the auditorium are to be glazed and these must not be more than two to each projection machine with a total area of not more than 1-!. square feet.
(5)
Each opening is to be fitted with a self closing metal shutter so arranged that they can be operated for closure by a release mechanism worked from the position of each projection machine and also from outside the door of the projection room.
(6)
Where possible there shall be no other opening, door or connection to the auditorium except the above mentioned projec
tion openings.
(7)
Each projection machine shall have fitted above it a metal hood and vent opening into the open air outside the building.