Smokefree Somerset - signage
People will need to be warned about the smoking ban.
Frequently asked questions
1. Are there requirements for no-smoking signs in a smokefree area?
2. What signage do I need to display?
3. How will I get the right signage?
Answers
1. Are there requirements for no-smoking signs in a smokefree area?
Yes. All smokefree premises and vehicles have to display no-smoking signs that meet the requirements that are set out in the proposed Smokefree (Signs) Regulations.
2. What signage do I need to display?
Under the Health Act, it was against the law not to display required no-smoking signs from 1 July 2007.
The Government has set the following signage requirements under smokefree legislation:
No-smoking signs in smokefree premises
The regulations require all smokefree premises to display a no-smoking sign in a prominent position at each entrance that:
- is the equivalent of A5 in area,
- displays the international no-smoking symbol in colour, a minimum of 70mm in diameter, and
- carries the words in characters that can be easily read:
"No smoking. It is against the law to smoke in these premises".
On the sign, the words "these premises" may be changed to refer to the particular premises where the sign is displayed, for example "this hotel" or "this office".
The regulations also set out that a no-smoking sign that simply displays the international no-smoking symbol in colour, a minimum of 70mm in diameter is the minimum requirement at entrances to smokefree premises which:
- are for staff only (on the basis that the premises displays at least one A5-sized sign with words, as set out above), or
- are located within other smokefree premises (for example, a shop within an indoor shopping centre).
No-smoking signs in smokefree vehicles
The regulations require any person with management responsibilities for a smokefree vehicle to have legal duties to display a no-smoking sign in each enclosed compartment that can accommodate people. These no-smoking signs must simply display the international no-smoking symbol in colour, a minimum of 70mm in diameter.
3. How can I get the right signage?
Signage is sold through commercial providers.
Related links
External links
 Smokefree signage
Health Act 2006
Smokefree England
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