England went smokefree on 1st July 2007; by law all enclosed public places and workplaces are smoke-free. Here are some quick facts about the law:
- It is against the law to smoke anywhere inside your business premises
- Any existing internal smoking rooms must be closed
- The regulations apply to external smoking shelters which must not be more than 50% enclosed and may require planning permission
- Designated 'no-smoking' signs must be displayed at all entrances
- There are financial penalties and fines (£200 fixed penalty for failure to display a 'no-smoking' sign, £50 for smoking in a smokefree place and up to £2500 for employers who allow staff or customers to smoke in smokefree premises)
South Gloucestershire Council is responsible for enforcing the law in this area.
For more detailed information about the law or if you have further queries, please contact us.