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6. Where appropriate, central station, local protective auxiliary, remote
station, or proprietary sprinkler water flow alarms shall be provided
based on manufacturer’s instructions and/or other internationally
accepted standards, subject to the evaluation and approval of the
City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction.
DIVISION 2. SMOKING
SECTION 10.5.2.1
DESIGNATED AND PROHIBITED SMOKING AREAS
A. In areas where flammable and combustible materials are stored or
handled, the City/Municipal Fire Marshal is empowered and authorized to
order the owner or occupant in writing to post “NO SMOKING” signages in
each building, structure, room or place in which smoking shall be
prohibited. Such signs shall be conspicuously and suitably located. The
City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction shall designate specific safe
locations, if necessary, in any building structure, or place in which smoking
may be permitted.
B. It shall be unlawful for any person during that period of the year declared
by the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction as the hazardous
season, to light, ignite or smoke any tobacco, cigarette, pipe, or cigar in
or upon any brush or forest covered land or land covered with flammable
materials. However, nothing in this section shall apply to the area within
the boundaries of any established smoking areas as designated by the
City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction.
SECTION 10.5.2.2
NO SMOKING SIGNAGES
A. The letters “NO SMOKING” shall be made readable and recognizable
within a minimum distance of fifteen and one fourth meters (15.25 m) at
any given time, at least ten centimeters (10 cm) high preferably with
white-colored letters upon a red background. The posting location of
such signs shall be in conspicuous places or as deemed required by the
City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction.
B. Likewise, the designated smoking areas shall be properly identified by the
placement of a signage identifying such area on its entrance. Such area
shall adopt precautionary measures relative to fire safety.
C. In no case shall a signage of “SMOKING AREA” be of different color from
the “NO SMOKING” sign. The “SMOKING AREA” sign shall be posted on
the entrance of the area designated as such.
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