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ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF PICTURE MACHINES AND SETTING PENALTIES
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Any person or persons desiring to run a picture machine, shall before receiving a license to do so, first duly observe all ordinances and rules and regulations which are now or may hereafter be prescribed, for the operation of same; and shall then make application to the City Inspector of Wiring, who will inspect and pass on all electrical work and requirements according to this ordinance; and if the same are approved, then license to operate the same will be granted.
All buildings wherein a picture machine or machines are operated shall have not less than a 14 foot ceiling.
All wiring must be in accordance with the rules of the National Board of Underwriters and must be subject to the inspection of the City Inspector of Wiring.
Picture machines must be placed in an enclosure or house made of suitable fire-proof material, and which must be thoroughly ventilated, and must be large enough for the operator to walk freely on either side, or back of the machine. All openings into this booth must be so arranged that it may be entirely closed by doors or shutters constructed of the same or equally good fire-resisting material as the booth itself. Doors or covers must be so arranged as to be normally closed by spring hinges or equivalent devices.
A steel box must be used for receiving the film after the same is shown, with a hole in the top only large enough for the film to pass through freely, with a cover so arranged that this hole can be instantly closed. An opening may be placed at the side of the box to take the film out with a door hung at the side so arranged that it cannot be entirely opened, and provided with a spring catch to lock it closed. No solder is to be used in connection of this box.
The hands or crank used in operating the machine must be secured to the spindle or shaft so there will be no likelihood of its coming off and allowing the filament to stop in front of t...
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