How many feet do you need to be away from an entrance door when smoking?

Smokers must be greater than 20 feet from a public building’s entrances or operable windows while in the act of smoking. This is governed by California Government Code, 7597. This doesn’t apply to portions of the building that don’t have operable windows, doors, or the like.

How many metres from building can you smoke?

The new law extends the smoking ban to 4 metres from an entrance used by pedestrians to get into or out of a building, but does not extend into the premises.

What should be the distance between smoking shelters?

The distance is simply a guide value and each situation should be looked at on its own merits. We would always advocate trying to get as much distance as possible between a smoking structure and another structure to assist in air circulation.

What are the rules for outdoor smoking areas?

The rules for designated nonsmoking areas adjacent to public buildings varies by state and sometimes even by city. According to the American Nonsmokers’ Rights Foundation, more than 1,136 communities and numerous states have enacted designated outdoor smoking regulations.

Why are there restrictions on smoking in buildings?

The aim of this type of restriction is to prevent a health hazard to nonsmokers by limiting the amount of second-hand smoke drifting back into the building. It also protects employees, customers, clients and visitors who enter the building from having to pass through clouds of second-hand smoke.

Is there a distance requirement for non smokers?

Answer: There is no distance requirement mandated by the Non Smokers Protection Act. Employers, however, may set guidelines. Smoke should not be able to infiltrate the building when the door is opened. Question: What areas are exempt from the smoking ban?

Is there a minimum distance for smoking in a restaurant?

There is no minimum distance requirement. However, no matter how far away your first smoking table is from an entrance to the restaurant, if any smoke from the patio gets back into the restaurant, then you will be in violation of the Act.

The new law extends the smoking ban to 4 metres from an entrance used by pedestrians to get into or out of a building, but does not extend into the premises.