No smoking signs are a legal requirement in the UK under the Health Act 2006 and Smoke-Free (Signs) Regulations 2012. They help enforce smoke-free environments, protect employees and visitors from second-hand smoke, and ensure compliance with the law. Displaying these signs demonstrates your commitment to health and safety.

No smoking signs help:

• Reduce fire risks by discouraging smoking in hazardous areas.
• Protect employees and visitors from second-hand smoke.
• Ensure compliance with legal smoke-free requirements.
• Create a healthier and safer environment for everyone.

No smoking signs in the UK must feature the international no-smoking symbol (a lit cigarette within a red circle and diagonal line) and text that states, for example, "No Smoking" in a clear font.

No smoking signs are legally required to be displayed at all entrances to smoke-free premises and vehicles under the Health Act 2006 and Smoke-Free (Signs) Regulations 2012. These signs must be clearly visible to anyone entering the space, ensuring that individuals are aware of the smoke-free status of the premises or vehicle.

Specific Locations for No Smoking Signs

Workplaces:

Offices, factories, warehouses, and other indoor workplaces.

Break rooms or rest areas where smoking is prohibited.

Public Buildings

Hospitals, schools, libraries, and community centres.

Entertainment venues, such as cinemas, theatres, and museums.

Entrances and Exits

All main and side entrances to smoke-free premises.

Emergency exits if they are also commonly used for entry.

Business Vehicles

Company cars, vans, or lorries used by more than one person.

Public transportation, such as taxis, buses, and trains, where smoking is prohibited.

Outdoor Areas

Specific outdoor spaces designated as smoke-free, such as near playgrounds, hospitals, or in some local authority areas.

Courtyards or garden spaces of smoke-free premises, depending on company policy.

Why is Proper Placement Important?

• Visibility: Signs should be placed at eye level and in well-lit areas to ensure they are easily seen.
• Compliance: Displaying signs in the correct locations ensures your business complies with legal requirements and avoids potential fines.
• Awareness: Clear signage prevents confusion for employees, visitors, and the public, reinforcing the smoke-free status of the premises or vehicle.

Additional Considerations

• Customised Messaging: You may choose to display additional messaging, such as "No Smoking or Vaping," to include electronic cigarettes in your policy.
• Material Durability: For outdoor signs, ensure they are made from weather-resistant materials like composite aluminium or recycled plastic.

By ensuring no smoking signs are displayed correctly, you promote compliance with the law and support a healthier, safer environment for everyone. Explore compliant and durable no smoking signs at The Sign Shed.

Vaping is not covered under the same legislation as smoking, but businesses can enforce their own policies. Custom no smoking signs, such as "No Smoking or Vaping," help clarify your policy to employees and visitors.

Absolutely! The Sign Shed allows you to personalise no smoking signs with additional messages, such as "No Smoking or Vaping" or "Smoke-Free Zone," to suit your business needs while remaining compliant with UK regulations.

Either order your custom signs using The Sign Designer, order a standard No smoking sign from our range and add a note at the Shopping Cart checkout page to advise you'd like a personalised message, or email sales@thesignshed.co.uk with details of the bespoke smoking sign you need and we'll do the rest!