N.Y.C. Admin. Code § FC 306: Section FC 306: Motion Picture Film and Screens

306.1 Motion picture projection rooms.

Electric arc, xenon or other light source projection equipment which develops hazardous gases, dust or radiation and the projection of ribbon-type cellulose nitrate film, regardless of the light source used in projection, shall be operated within a motion picture projection room complying with the requirements of Chapter 4 of the Building Code.

306.2 Cellulose nitrate film storage, handling and use.

Cellulose nitrate film shall be stored, handled and used in accordance with NFPA 40 and subject to the approval of the commissioner.

306.2.1 Supervision.

The handling and use of cellulose nitrate film, including motion picture projection, shall be under the personal supervision of a person holding a certificate of fitness. The storage of cellulose nitrate film shall be under the general supervision of a person holding a certificate of fitness.

306.3 Motion picture screens.

The screens upon which motion pictures are projected shall be of noncombustible construction as set forth in Chapter 6 of the Building Code, or shall meet the flame propagation performance criteria of NFPA 701, or shall comply with the requirements for a Class A interior finish in accordance with Chapter 8 of the Building Code. Screens installed prior to the effective date of this code shall comply with the applicable Building Code requirements. The construction supporting such motion picture screens shall be of noncombustible construction as set forth in Chapter 6 of the Building Code, and shall comply with the load bearing requirements of the Building Code.