It is unlawful for any person to light a match or other flame-producing device or to smoke in any theater or auditorium except in areas approved by the Building Commissioner and the Fire Prevention Bureau; provided, that the areas are free from all inflammable and combustible floors, walls, furniture, fixtures, and decorations. No person shall smoke, light, or carry a lighted cigarette, cigar, or pipe, or similar article in any public library, public school, or public school building, including gymnasiums and auditoriums and similar buildings, unless authorized signs are displayed expressly permitting the same; provided further, that this section shall not be construed to prohibit smoking on the stage of any theater when used in connection with the performance.
(Prior Code, § 92.010) Penalty, see § 92.999