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Get the Signage Right for July 1 Smoking Ban in England

July 1, 2007

Newcastle Upon Tyne , UK

The ban on smoking inside of public buildings and vehicles took affect on July 1, 2007 in England. While this may be a positive step towards people’s health, it does bring specific signage issues.

Each building must have no smoking signage at all entrances. It must educate the staff on where they can smoke and, for public buildings, will need to direct smokers to outside shelters, if they do not want all smokers in the front of the building on the public sidewalk. Having smokers on the public sidewalk brings the issue of littering to the forefront.

Additionally, government owned vehicles will need appropriate signage to confirm smoking is not allowed in those vehicles. Also, the smoking signage may need to be Disability Discrimination Act compliant. Braille, high contrast or appropriately sized, signage will need to be well thought through.

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