All doors, aisles and passageways within and leading into or out of theaters, churches and all other places of public assemblage, shall during the entire time which any show, performance, service, exhibition, lecture, concert, ball or other assemblage may be held therein be kept adequately lighted and free from easels, signs, chairs, benches and any other article or articles that may obstruct or delay the exit of the audience, congregation or assemblage. Doors of the building while occupied shall not be fastened so that they cannot easily be opened by anyone from within. No person shall sit or stand in, nor shall the owner or operator of those places allow any person to remain in any place of public assemblage in any aisle under any circumstances, in any exit or passage required for the safe exit of the assemblage. Clear passage from all exits and on outside sidewalks of all theaters and other places or public assemblage shall be maintained at all times. No aisle, passageway or stairway in any store shall be obstructed with tables, show cases or other obstructions during the hours the store is open to the public.
(1981 Code, Ch. C, Art. II, § 4) Penalty, see § 10.99