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PD 1096 CHAPTER 14 PHOTOGRAPHIC AND X-RAY FILMS

Section 1401–14033 provisions

Section 1401

SECTION 1401. Storage and Handling. (a) Storage rooms of unexposed photographic and X-ray films shall be provided with automatic fire extinguishing systems in the following cases: (1) When unexposed films in generally accepted safety shipping containers exceed the aggregate 14.00 cubic meters. (2) Where shelving used for storage of individual packages not in said shipping containers exceed 1.40 cubic meters in capacity; and (3) Storage is not in generally accepted safety shipping containers in any section exceeding 14.00 cubic meters. (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. (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 vault or in a detached structure or roof vault. Door openings in vault shall be of four-hour fire-resistive construction and shall be kept closed except when in use. (d) Only incandescent electric light shall be permitted: protected with substantial wire guards or vapor roof globes or both. Portable lights on extension cords are prohibited. Conspicuous "NO SMOKING" signs shall be posted. (e) No films shall be stored within 600 millimeters of steam pipes, chimneys, or other sources of heat. (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

SECTION 1402. Classes of Film Exempted. (a) The provisions of this Section do not apply to the following: film for amateur photographic use in original packages or "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. (b) Safety photographic X-ray film may be identified by the marking on the edge of the film.

Section 1403

SECTION 1403. Fire Extinguishing System. Unless otherwise provided in this Code, all fire extinguishing system when so required shall be of a type, specifications, and methods of installation as prescribed in accordance with the requirements of the Secretary.

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Source: Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines — Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).