It shall be unlawful to conduct a public gathering, as defined in this subchapter, unless the condition of the premises where the gathering is to take place has been inspected by the City Fire Department for compliance with the requirements of § 159.01, adoption of 2000 International Fire Code, §§ 159.15 through 159.22, public buildings, of this code and the NFPA Life Safety Code. No designated area for a public gathering shall be less than 144 square feet. A license issued hereunder by the City Clerk shall be verified by the Fire Chief or his or her designee as to compliance with this section. No liability shall be imposed upon the city, City Clerk, Fire Chief or any official, agent or representative of the city for failure to require verification of compliance with the foregoing safety regulations or a failure to properly inspect or investigate the premises.
(1980 Code, § 16.604) (Ord. 8987, passed 7-28-2003) Penalty, see § 112.999