THE SMOKING BAN

  Where will the ban apply?

• Any enclosed or substantially enclosed workplace where more than one person works

• Public transport, taxis, company vehicles 

• Any enclosed or substantially enclosed public places 

  What are the Exceptions?

• Your own house if not used as a work place 

• Designated smoking rooms in care homes, hospices, hotel bedrooms, private vehicles and adult prisons

SIGNS FOR THE BAN 

  What signs if any will be required?

• By law all premises must display a no smoking sign with the standard red symbol in a prominent position at each entrance of the building

• The sign being a minimum of 148 x 210 mm and the no smoking symbol at least 75mm in diameter 

• For company vehicles the standard international no smoking symbol should be used

SMOKING SHELTERS 

  Do I need to provide a smoking shelter for employees? 

• The law does not require for you to provide an outside designated smoking area for employees or visitors who smoke. However it is recommended that a covered area is provided giving smokers protection from the weather and keeping areas clean

  What does substantially enclosed mean? 

• At least 50% of the smoking shelter must be permanently open to the flow of air. Although this compliancy was started in Scotland it is very much likely that the same will apply throughout England & Wales. Some councils have already started to implement this

  Will I require planning permission?

• You will not normally be required to apply for full planning consent.  A company may be required to submit outline plans to the local authority for reviewing. It is recommended that you seek advice from your local authority with regards to planning permission if you are unsure in anyway

  Where do I position shelter?

• You should locate the shelter at least 1.5m away from the existing building in order to allow for the flow of fresh air through all sides of the shelter. It is also recommended that you try to choose a location where there may be less wind effect.

  How do I assemble a shelter?

• The flat pack shelter should include assembly instructions and will normally require at least 2 people to assemble

You will require certain tools in order to complete the installation

  How long will at take to assemble a shelter?

• This will depend on the size and type of shelter, but on average it will normally take between 4-6 hours. This does not include time for any ground preparation

  How will I receive my shelter?

• If not delivered and assembled by ourselves you will receive shelters flat packed on a pallet. Please make sure there is sufficient access and space at your site when a wagon / transport vehicle comes to offload the pallet

CIGARETTE BINS 

  Do I need to provide a cigarette bin? 

• There is no legal requirement, however having a cigarette bin will greatly control cigarette litter and preserve the image of the company / organisation. If any of your visitors / employees / customers drop cigarette butts in a public place they could have a fine imposed under the Environment Protection Act 1990. The maximum fine for such an offence is £ 2500

 FINES 

  What fine if any can I expect? 

• Enforcement of the No smoking regulations will mainly be carried out by Environmental Health officers. 

• Smoking in a no smoking place or vehicle - up to £200 

• Not displaying a no smoking sign - £200 could go up to £1000 

• Not preventing smoking in a smoke free place £2500