Old City Ritz Five Theater Shuts Down Indefinitely Over Fire-Code Violations
TL;DR
Philadelphia’s Ritz Five in Old City has been closed indefinitely after inspectors found seven unresolved fire-code violations, including a missing electrical permit for a fire alarm with a shunt switch, non-fire-retardant curtains obstructing exits, and a missing food permit, with a cease-operations sign posted as repairs and permits are required before reopening.
- Philly inspectors shut down Ritz Five movie theater over fire code violations Billy Penn at WHYY
- Ritz Five movie theater told to cease operations due to safety violations in Philadelphia's Old City section 6abc Philadelphia
- L&I closes Ritz Five movie theater for failing inspections NBC10 Philadelphia
- Ritz Five movie theater shut down indefinitely due to fire code violation PhillyVoice
- Landmark Ritz Five is closed after failing city inspections Inquirer.com
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