A. Types Of Exits: Every theater within the City shall have two (2) exits, one in the front and one in the rear of the building, that meet the requirements of the Building Code. (1980 Code § 4.3.1)
B. Exit Doors: Every required exit door shall be a standard exit door. No single door or leaf to a double door shall be less than four feet (4') wide. No two (2) doors shall be hinged together. No rolling, sliding, or revolving doors shall be counted as an exit from any theater; nor shall any such door be permitted in any theater where it would be liable to be used by the public as an exit. (1980 Code § 4.3.2)
C. Width Of Aisles: Cross aisles leading to exit in rear of theater shall not be less than four feet (4') wide. (1980 Code § 4.3.3)
D. Surface Of Ground On Outside At Rear Exit: The surface of the ground at the rear exit of any theater shall be level with the ground floor of the theater at said rear exit and shall be a hard surface of concrete, asphalt or pavers. (1980 Code § 4.3.4)
E. Obstructions: All aisles or passageways shall be kept free from camp stools, chairs and other obstructions, and no person except an employee shall be allowed to stand in or occupy any of the aisles, foyers, or passageways during any performance or public gathering. (1980 Code § 4.3.5)
F. Violation; Penalty: Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be unlawful, and any person so violating such provisions shall be guilty of an offense and, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to penalty as provided in section 1-4-1 of this code. (1980 Code § 4.3.6; amd. 1999 Code; Ord. 2021-619, 9-14-2021)