(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.
(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. 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.
If the client is associated in photography which involves the development of photographic films then such films should be properly stored because temperature, certain contaminants and exposure can damage unprocessed and processed films.
X-ray films on the other hand, which are usually used in clinics and hospitals also require proper storage due to the radiation emitted when processing the film.
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.