(A) No awning, shutter, or louver of metal, wood, or other rigid material shall be erected or maintained in such a way that it will impede the entrance into the building of members of the fire force, or in such a manner that it will bar the way of persons seeking to escape from fire or panic in a building; and no shutter or louver of this type shall be placed in any opening giving access to a fire escape or other intended means of escape. No fixed frame shall be placed on any window or door opening in an assembly hall or public hallway in an apartment or hotel building.
(B) No venetian awning, shutter, or louver of metal, wood, or other rigid material weighing over one pound per square foot shall be attached to the wood jambs, frame, or other wood members of a building, frame building excepted, when the building is within ten feet of public property.
(C) All venetian awnings erected above the first story shall be equipped with at least one safety chain securely fastened to the awning and frame.
(Ord. 29-1977, passed 10-17-77) Penalty, see § 150.999