Storage and Handling of Motion Picture Film

Several serious fires in film exchanges early indicated the need of careful attention to methods of storing and handling motion picture film. Many tests were made to determine proper methods of storage. Film requires special consideration in storage and handling because of its low ignition temperature, rapidity of combustion, and capability of decomposing with little air, evolving poisonous, inflammable gases. Fundamental safety precautions include: elimination of means of starting fires, adequate provision for control of fire, minimizing quantity of film subject to one fire, and ample means of exit. More important provisions of Regulations of the National Board of Fire Underwriters, based on above considerations, are discussed.

Print ISSN

0097-5834

Published

1931-06

Content type

Original Research

DOI

10.5594/J08051