Chapter 14: Photographic and X-ray Films

• Section 1401: Storage and Handling
• Section 1402: Classes of Films Exempted
• Section 1403: Fire Extinguishing System
• Section 1401: (a) Storage rooms of unexposed photographic and x-ray films shall be provided with automatic fire extinguishing systems in the following cases:
• Section 1401: (1) When unexposed films in generally accepted safety shipping containers exceed the aggregate of 14.00 cubic meters
• Section 1401: (2) Where shelving used for storage of individual packages not in said shipping containers exceeds 1.40 cubic meters in capacity; and
• Section 1401: (3) Storage is not in generally accepted safety shipping containers in any section not exceeding 14.00 cubic meters.
• Section 1401: (b) Film negatives in storage or in process of handling shall be kept in heavy Manila envelopes, not exceeding 12 films to an envelope. Expanding envelopes shall not be used.
• Section 1401: (c) Film negatives shall be kept in properly insulated vented cabinets, vented storage vaults or outside storage houses. Not more than 110 kilograms shall be stored in any single cabinet. Where the film stored exceeds 450 kilograms, it shall be in vented storage vaults or in a detached structure or roof vault. Door openings in vaults shall be of four-hour fire-resistive construction and shall be kept closed except when in use.
• Section 1401: (d) Only incandescent electric light shall be permitted; protected with substantial wire guards or vapor proof globes or both. Portable lights on extension cords are

  prohibited. Conspicuous "NO SMOKING" signs shall be posted
• Section 1401: (e) No films shall be stored within 600 millimeters of steam pipes, chimneys, or other sources of heat.
• Section 1401: (f) There shall be first aid provisions of types using water or water solutions. Discarded films shall be stored and handled in the same manner as other films until removed from the premises.
• Section 1402: (a) The provisions of this Section do not apply to the following: Film for amateur photographic use in original packages of "roll" and "film pack"; films in quantities of less than 1.40 cubic meters; safety film; dental X-ray film; establishments manufacturing photographic films and their storage incidental thereto and films stored or being used in standard motion picture booths.
• Section 1402: (b) Safety photographic X-ray film may be identified by the marking on the edge of the film.
• Section 1403: Unless otherwise provided in this Code, all fire extinguishing systems when so required shall be of a type, specifications, and methods of installation as prescribed in accordance with the requirements of the Secretary.