S.D. Admin. R. 10:04:02:07

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 10:04:02:07 - Density specifications

Micrographic systems used for long-term state government records must meet the following density specifications:

(1) Background density in first-generation negative microfilm of documents must be maintained as nearly as practical in the range of 0.92 to 1.20. No density over 1.25 or under 0.87 is allowed;

(2) If a density in first-generation negative microfilm of documents occurs in the ranges 0.87 to 0.91 or 1.21 to 1.25, the records officer shall determine by visual inspection that all such images satisfactorily reproduce all required record information;

(3) Background density in first-generation computer-output microfilm must be 1.50 or greater; and

(4) The density of microfilm in a clear area (base plus for density or Dmin) may not be greater than 0.10.

S.D. Admin. R. 10:04:02:07

11 SDR 91, effective 1/15/1985; 39 SDR 203, effective 6/10/2013.

General Authority: SDCL 1-27-16.

Law Implemented: SDCL 1-27-12, 19-7-12.