Section 19 in Bihar Cinemas (Regulation) Rules, 1974
19. Projection and fire precaution enclosure.
(1)The cinematograph apparatus shall be placed in an enclosure of sufficient dimensions to allow the operator or operators to work freely. It shall be substantially constructed of fire resisting materials or lined internally with the same.(2)The entrance to the projection enclosure shall be fitted with a outwards and all openings, bushes and point shall be so constructed and maintained as to prevent, so far as possible the escape of any smoke into the auditorium. If means of ventilation are provided, they shall not be allowed to communicate direct with the auditorium.(3)Openings not exceeding three in number of each projector shall be permitted in the front face in the projection enclosure, the centre, one of which must not exceed 8 inches square and those on each side 6 inches square. Each opening shall be fitted with an efficient screen of fire-resisting material capable of being operated both from the inside and from outside of the projection enclosure.(4)The projection enclosure shall be placed outside the auditorium and where the auditorium consists of a semi-permanent character, the projection enclosure shall be at a distance of at least 3 feet from such structures provided that where the licensing authority is of opinion that it is impracticable or in the circumstances, unnecessary for securing safety, that the projector enclosure shall be outside the building; he may, by express words in the licence, dispense with that requirement, provided that a space of 2 feet in width at the sides and infront of the projection enclosure and a space of 6 feet at the sides and the door is situated shall be kept clear all round the enclosure.(5)No unnecessary combustible material shall be allowed within the projection enclosure, and all films and other necessary combustible materials, when not in use shall be kept in fire proof receptacles suitable for the purpose. Only those films which are being used at each exhibition shall be kept in the projection enclosure during such exhibition.(6)No smoking shall at any time be permitted within the projection enclosure and no match or candle or any other naked light shall be allowed in proximity to the lantern.(7)Two liquid chemical extinguishers, two buckets of sand, two buckets of water and blanket shall be kept inside the projection enclosure, a large sponge shall be kept in each of the buckets of water. One liquid chemical extinguisher shall be kept immediately outside the projection enclosure.
