(A) The Fire Inspector shall have the authority to order “SMOKING PROHIBITED BY LAW” signs erected in any place of public assemblage where, in his opinion, smoking, or the carrying of a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe or match, or any use of any spark, flame or fire-producing device not specially authorized for use in such place, would constitute a menace to life or property.
('72 Code, § 12-57)
(B) (1) Every person or his agent having control of premises upon which smoking or the carrying of lighted objects is prohibited by or under the authority of this subchapter, shall conspicuously display the following signs in the following manner:
(a) Retail stores. The sign(s) shall read “SMOKING PROHIBITED BY LAW” and shall be displayed at each public entrance to the retail store.
(b) Elevators. The sign(s) shall read “SMOKING IN ELEVATORS PROHIBITED BY LAW” and shall be displayed in close proximity to the entrance of said elevator and within the interior of the elevator. An ashtray or other similar device shall be located in close proximity to the elevator entrance for the disposal of prohibited items.
(c) Beds in public lodging establishments. The sign(s) shall read “SMOKING IN BED PROHIBITED BY LAW” and shall be displayed in close proximity to other public notices required by law to be posted in rental units.
(d) Public theaters. The sign(s) shall read “SMOKING PROHIBITED BY LAW IN THIS SECTION” and shall be placed on or about each entrance to the prohibited section of the theater. The theater section exempt from the prohibition, pursuant to § 94.115(D)(1), shall have a sign clearly designating it as the only allowable area.
(e) Projection booths. The sign(s) shall read “SMOKING PROHIBITED BY LAW” and shall be located on or about the entrance to the booth.
(f) Public conveyances. The sign(s) shall read “SMOKING PROHIBITED BY LAW” and shall be placed on or about each public entrance to the public conveyance.
(g) Dance floors. The sign(s) shall read “SMOKING PROHIBITED BY LAW ON DANCE FLOOR” and shall be located in any conspicuous place within said establishment.
(h) City Commission chambers and conference room. The signs shall read “SMOKING PROHIBITED BY LAW DURING ALL PUBLIC MEETINGS AND HEARINGS” and shall be located at conspicuous places within and at the entrance to said City Commission Chambers and conference room.
(2) It shall be unlawful for any person to smoke in any properly placarded place, or for any person to remove or cause to be removed any placard required to be erected by or under the authority of this section.
('72 Code, § 12-58)
(Ord. O-73-61, passed 7-25-73; Am. Ord. O-78-10, passed 3-1-78) Penalty, see § 94.999