§ 11-281. Smoking, generally.

(a)

Designated areas where smoking prohibited. Where smoking constitutes a fire hazard in any area of piers, wharves, warehouses, stores, industrial plants, institutions, schools, places of assembly, and/or open spaces where combustible materials are stored or handled, the Fire Chief or authorized representative is empowered and authorized to order the owner or occupant, in writing, to post "no smoking" signs in each building, structure, room, or place in which smoking shall be prohibited. Such signs shall be conspicuously and suitably located. The Fire Chief or authorized representative shall designate specific safe locations, if necessary, in any building, structure, or place in which smoking may be permitted.

(b)

Form of "no smoking" signs. The lettering, size, color, and location of legally required "no smoking" signs shall be subject to the approval of the Fire Chief or authorized representative.

(c)

Removal of signs prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to remove, mutilate, or destroy any legally required "no smoking" sign.

(d)

Compliance with "no smoking" signs. It shall be unlawful for any person to smoke, throw, or deposit any lighted or smoldering substance in any place where "no smoking" signs are posted or in any other place where smoking would occasion or constitute a fire hazard.

(CB-107-1979; CB-80-2006)