As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
Includes the carrying of lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette or
tobacco in any form.
Where conditions are such as to make smoking
a hazard in any areas of piers, wharves, warehouses, stores, industrial
plants, institutions or places of assembly and in open spaces where
combustible materials are stored or handled, the Chief of the Fire
Department, the Fire Marshal or a deputy of either 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. The Chief of the Fire Department, the
Fire Marshal or a deputy of either shall designate specific safe locations,
if necessary, in any building, structure or place in which smoking
may be permitted.
" No smoking" signs required in accordance with § 95-61 shall read "By order of the Chief of the Fire Department."
It shall be unlawful for any person to remove
any legally required "no smoking" sign or to smoke in any place where
such signs are posted.
