In places of assembly no motion-picture screen or screen masking shall be used which will ignite and allow flame to spread over the surface when exposed to the match flame test described in §
35-95B.
During the period of occupancy, no exit door shall be locked, bolted
or otherwise fastened or obstructed by any means, so that the door cannot
be opened from the inside by the use of the ordinary door latch or knob or
by pressure on the door or on a panic release device.
In each room where chairs or tables and chairs are used, the arrangement
shall be such as will provide for ready access by aisles to each exit doorway.
Aisles leading directly to exit doorways shall have not less than thirty-six
(36) inches clear width which shall not be obstructed by chairs, tables or
other objects.
A plan showing the capacity and location of exitways and of aisles leading
thereto shall be submitted for approval to the Chief of the Fire Department,
and an approved copy shall be kept on display in the premises.
Where smoking is permitted, there shall be provided on each table and
at other convenient places suitable noncombustible ashtrays or match receivers.
All fire protection equipment required under Article
VI shall be kept in working condition. Extinguishers and hose and similar appliances shall be visible and convenient at all times. It shall be the duty of the owner and the tenant of each building or part of a building occupied as a place of assembly to properly train sufficient regular employees in the use of fire appliances so that such appliances can be quickly put in operation.