Sept. 24.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 2619

Regulations under the Explosive and Dangerous Goods Amendment Act, 1920, with respect to Cinematograph-film.

CHARLES FERGUSSON, Governor-General.

ORDER IN COUNCIL.

At the Government House at Wellington, this 21st day of September, 1925.

Present :

His EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL IN COUNCIL.

IN pursuance and exercise of the powers conferred upon him by the Explosive and Dangerous Goods Amendment Act, 1920 (hereinafter termed “the said Act”), and of all other powers and authorities enabling him in this behalf, His Excellency the Governor-General of the Dominion of New Zealand, acting by and with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of that Dominion, doth hereby make the following regulations for the purposes of the said Act; and doth hereby declare that the said regulations shall come into force on the thirtieth day of September, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-five.

REGULATIONS.

1. (a.) THESE regulations may be cited as “The Dangerous Goods (Cinematograph-film) Regulations, 1925.”
   (b.) In these regulations, if not inconsistent with the context,—
   “Carriage” includes any carriage, wagon, cart, truck, vehicle, or other means of conveying goods or passengers by land, in whatever manner it may be propelled or transferred from place to place, and whether at rest or in motion :
   “Cinematograph-film” means any film containing the substances known as celluloid and xylonite, and other similar substances containing nitrated cellulose or other nitrated products, which film is intended for use in a cinematograph or other similar apparatus :
   “Cinematograph theatre” means any hall or other building where cinematograph-film is screened and to which the public are admitted :
   “Operator” means any person in charge of a projection-machine in which cinematograph-film is used :
   “Projection-room” means any room or compartment in which cinematograph-film is used in a cinematograph-machine or similar apparatus :
   “Storeroom” means a room or safe used for the storage of cinematograph-film and constructed of fire-resisting material in such manner as to prevent, as far as is reasonably practicable, any fire that may occur in the storeroom from spreading to any other part of the building or to another building, and any fire occurring outside the storeroom from reaching the contents thereof.
   “Workroom” means a room in which examination, cleaning, packing, rewinding, or repair of film, or similar work is regularly carried out.

2. Cinematograph-film may be kept or stored without license under the said Act—
   (a.) In quantities not exceeding at any one time 20,000 ft. or 100 lb. in weight, provided that such cinematograph-film is kept at all times in a properly closed metal box or case, constructed in accordance with the Schedule to these regulations :
   (b.) In a ship or carriage, while being conveyed therein, in accordance with these regulations.

3. The foregoing provisions for the storage of cinematograph-film without license shall not apply in respect of the storage of cinematograph-film on any premises licensed, or required to be licensed, for the storage of cinematograph-film.

4. No cinematograph-film exceeding in weight 10 lb. shall be conveyed by hand or in any carriage or ship unless packed in a metal container constructed in accordance with the specifications in the Schedule to these regulations: Provided that the Chief Inspector may, by writing under his hand, authorize such alternative method of packing to meet special circumstances as may be approved by him.

5. Every outer package containing cinematograph-film shall be conspicuously marked with the word “FILM” in block letters not less than 2 in. high.

STORAGE OF FILM ON PREMISES OTHER THAN CINEMATOGRAPH THEATRES.

6. All premises used for the keeping or storage of film shall comply with the following conditions :—
   (a.) The premises shall be provided with such means of escape in case of fire as may be approved by the Chief Inspector, and such means of escape shall be maintained in good condition and free from obstruction.
   (b.) The premises shall not be situated underneath premises used for residential purposes.
   (c.) The premises shall not be so situated that a fire occurring therein might interfere with the means of escape from the building of which they form part or from any adjoining building.
   (d.) Every storeroom and every workroom shall be—
   (i.) Separated from any other part of the building by fire-resisting partitions including fire-resisting ceilings and floors and fire-resisting self-closing doors :
   (ii.) So situated and constructed to the satisfaction of the Chief Inspector that a fire occurring therein is not likely to spread to other parts of the building or to adjoining buildings.

7. The following conditions shall apply with respect to the keeping or storage of film on any premises :—
   (a.) All cinematograph-film received on the premises shall, except when actually being used or manipulated, be kept in a storeroom constructed, fitted up, and maintained in accordance with these regulations.
   (b.) Except as may be approved by the Chief Inspector, all cinematograph-film kept on the premises shall, except when required to be exposed for the purpose of the work carried on in the premises, be kept in closed metal containers approved by the Chief Inspector.

8. Every projection-room on premises where cinematograph-film is kept shall be fitted up and maintained as provided in these regulations for projection-rooms in theatre premises insofar as such regulations apply.

9. Every storeroom and every workroom shall comply with the following conditions as regards construction :—
   (a.) The room shall be properly ventilated to the satisfaction of the Chief Inspector.
   (b.) The fittings shall, as far as is practicable, be of non-inflammable and fire-resisting material.
   (c.) The doors shall be self-closing and, except in the case of sliding doors, shall be so constructed as to open outwards.

10. Every occupier of licensed premises and every other person in or about any storeroom or workroom on such premises shall comply with the following general rules :—
    (a.) A storeroom shall be used only for the storage of cinematograph-film, and a workroom shall be used for the examination, cleaning, packing, rewinding, or repair of cinematograph-film and for such other purposes only as may be approved by an Inspector.
    (b.) No open light or fire shall be allowed in any storeroom or workroom.
    (c.) No person shall smoke in or take matches into any storeroom or workroom.
    (d.) Adequate means of extinguishing fire, having regard to the amount of film in the room, shall be kept constantly provided and readily available.
    (e.) The furniture and apparatus shall be so arranged as to afford free egress to persons in the room in the event of fire.
    (f.) The doors of every storeroom shall be kept securely locked, except when articles are being placed therein or removed therefrom.
    (g.) If electric light is used in any storeroom, all conductors and apparatus shall be so constructed, installed, protected, worked, and maintained as to prevent danger. Vacuum-type lamps only shall be used and shall be carried only in rigid fittings immovably attached to ceiling or walls, and shall be fitted with substantial outer protecting globes.
    (h.) Of the cinematograph-film in any workroom not more than one film for each work-person shall be exposed at any one time: Provided that this prohibition shall not apply to such exposure as is immediately incidental to the packing or unpacking of the film.
    (i.) No means of heating shall be permitted in any storeroom.
    (j.) The self-closing arrangement on the doors of every storeroom and workroom shall be maintained in good order and condition, and it shall be an offence against these regulations for any person to take any measures temporarily or permanently to prevent the closing of these doors.
    (k.) All cinematograph-film waste and scrap shall be collected at frequent intervals and placed in a closed metal receptacle of a type approved by the Chief Inspector.
    (l.) There shall be kept posted up in large characters in every storeroom and every workroom—
    (i.) A printed copy of these rules.
    (ii.) Full instructions as to the action to be taken in case of fire.
    (iii.) Full directions as to the means of escape from the room in case of fire.