For the purpose of this article, the terms used herein are defined as follows:
SMOKING
Includes the carrying of a lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette or tobacco in any form.
[Amended 12-31-1996 by L.L. No. 18-1996]
Where conditions are such as to make smoking a hazard in any areas of piers, wharves, warehouses, stores, industrial plants, institutions, places of assembly and in open spaces where combustible materials are stored or handled, the Chief Fire Safety Inspector 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 Fire Safety Inspector shall designate specific safe locations, if necessary, in any building, structure or place in which smoking may be permitted.
[Amended 12-31-1996 by L.L. No. 18-1996]
"No Smoking" signs of approved-size lettering and location required in accordance with § 143-98 of this article shall read, "By Order of the Chief Fire Safety Inspector."
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.