NFPA® 40 Standard for the Storage and Handling of Cellulose Nitrate Film 2011 Edition

Chapter 1 Administration

1.1 Scope
1.2 Purpose
1.3 Application
1.4 Retroactivity
1.5 Equivalency
1.6 Approval of Plans

Chapter 2 Referenced Publications

2.1 General
2.2 NFPA Publications
2.3 Other Publications
2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections. (Reserved)

Chapter 3 Definitions

3.1 General
3.2 NFPA Official Definitions
3.3 General Definitions

Chapter 4 Construction Requirements and Arrangements of Buildings

4.1 Construction
4.2 Exits
4.3 Explosion Venting
4.4 Space for Workers
4.5 Tables and Racks
4.6 Electrical Equipment
4.7 Heating, Cooling, and Refrigeration Equipment
4.8 Duct Systems

Chapter 5 Fire Protection

5.1 Automatic Sprinklers
5.2 Water Supplies
5.3 Portable Fire Extinguishers

Chapter 6 Storage of Nitrate Film

6.1 General
6.2 Film Cabinets
6.3 Vaults Other Than Extended Term Storage Vaults
6.4 Extended Term Storage Cabinets
6.5 Extended Term Storage Vaults

Chapter 7 Handling of Nitrate Film

7.1 General Conditions
7.2 Containers Required
7.3 Shielding
7.4 Scrap and Discarded Film
7.5 Transportation

Chapter 8 Motion Picture Projection and Special Processes

8.1 Enclosures for Motion Picture Projectors

Chapter 9 Special Occupancies

9.1 Motion Picture Film Exchanges
9.2 Motion Picture Film Laboratories

Annex A Explanatory Material
Annex B Additional Information on Cellulose Nitrate Film
Annex C History of Cellulose Nitrate Film Use and Storage
Annex D Informational References
Index