In the interest of public health, safety, morality, and welfare, it is deemed unlawful to hold, manage or conduct any public meeting or entertainment of any kind in the town in any premises other than a building constructed in full compliance with the ordinances and laws pertaining thereto for auditorium, theater or lodge room purposes, except in compliance with the provisions of this article.
(1992 Code, sec. 1.1401; 2006 Code, sec. 1.1201)
No such gathering or entertainment shall be held or presented in any premises other than a building as described in section 8.08.001 unless such premises have been examined by the fire chief and/or building inspector not more than three (3) days before the date of such gathering and found to be free from any fire hazard and found to be suitable for the purpose, unless the same is constructed of nonflammable materials. Tents or structures covered by canvas or similar materials may be so used if such canvas or other material has been properly treated so as to be rendered fire resistant.
(1992 Code, sec. 1.1402; 2006 Code, sec. 1.1202)
Adequate unobstructed exits shall be provided in all premises used for such purposes to permit rapid egress of all persons attending, and there shall be at least two (2) separate exits located at least thirty (30) feet from each other. There shall be two lineal feet of doorway or exit space for each one hundred (100) people accommodated.
(1992 Code, sec. 1.1403; 2006 Code, sec. 1.1203)
(a) 
Any stands or rows of seats used in such premises shall be so constructed as to be safe for the use designed, and shall be sufficiently strong to carry the same weight and stress as is required for the construction of the auditorium floors of theater buildings, not less than one hundred (100) pounds per square foot.
(b) 
It shall be unlawful to admit to any such premises a number of persons to exceed the actual number of seats maintained for their accommodation.
(1992 Code, sec. 1.1404; 2006 Code, sec. 1.1204)
All doors or gates on exits from premises used for such purposes shall open outward and no such exit shall be constructed or locked so that egress from inside the premises is blocked.
(1992 Code, sec. 1.1405; 2006 Code, sec. 1.1205)
It shall be the duty of any person or persons conducting, calling for or managing any gathering in any premises, other than a theater, lodge room or auditorium building constructed as provided in section 8.08.001, to notify the town secretary of the date of such intended performance at least ten (10) days before the meeting is to take place. Upon such notice the fire chief and/or the building inspector shall inspect the premises to determine whether or not they comply with the provisions hereof. Any permit issued for any such gathering shall be subject to the condition that this article be fully complied with, whether or not such condition is embodied in the permit.
(1992 Code, sec. 1.1406; 2006 Code, sec. 1.1206)
No such performance or exhibition shall be presented in any premises not equipped with adequate separate sanitary facilities for males and females. Such facilities may be of the chemical type rather than connected with the public water and sewer system, provided they are serviced at least once a day.
(1992 Code, sec. 1.1407; 2006 Code, sec. 1.1207)
Any such performance or exhibition not held in a building shall be terminated not later than one o’clock (1:00) a.m. and it shall be unlawful for any person to remain on the premises between the hours of two o’clock (2:00) a.m. and six o’clock (6:00) a.m.; provided that employees or others whose duties necessitate it may remain on the premises for the performance of such duties.
(1992 Code, sec. 1.1408; 2006 Code, sec. 1.1208)