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It shall be the duty of the fireguard to see that all exit doors are unfastened and unobstructed, and that the aisles, corridors and fire escapes are kept clear and free from all obstructions. In the event of a fire, it shall be the fireguard's duty to see that the operation of the ventilation system in the auditorium is discontinued, and the fireguard shall also perform such other duties as may be assigned to him by the fire commissioner. Such fireguard may in the discretion of the owner or manager of the theater wherein the fireguard is employed, act as chief usher or auditorium superintendent during performance.
(Prior code § 90-72; Amend Coun. J. 5-18-16, p. 24131, § 98)