Wisconsin Administrative Code
Public Records Board
Chapter PR 1 - Microfilm standards
Section PR 1.01 - Minimum standards of quality for permanent photographic records

(1) PURPOSE. The purpose of this rule is to establish uniform and effective criteria for raw film stock used for reproducing permanent records and the testing of processed film to insure the adequacy of processing methods. The standard is not restricted to microfilm, but applies to motion picture films, roll films and sheet films.

(2) CHANGES. When a state agency, city or village considers that this standard does not provide for its essential needs, it shall send a written request for changing the standard to the committee on public records. The request shall be supported by adequate justification explaining why the standard does not provide for essential needs. The committee on public records will determine the appropriate action to be taken and will notify the agency, city or village.

(3) STANDARDS. Standard film used for permanent photographic records and the processing and development of that film shall conform to the technical standards contained in the following publications:

American Standard Specifications for Photographic Films for Permanent Records, PH 1.28-1957 American Standard Method for Determining the Thiosulfate Content of Processed Black and White Photographic Film and Plates, PH 4.8-1958

Note: Reference copies of these standards are available from the department of administration, bureau of program development and management, 101 E. Wilson St., Madison, Wisconsin, and are on file with the legislative reference bureau and the secretary of state. Additional copies are available from the American Standards Association Inc., 10 East 40th Street, New York, New York.

(4) APPLICABILITY. The above standards are applicable to cities and villages under s. 18.01(5) (c), 1961 Stats.