No Smoking Sign
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No Smoking Signs are a required posting in nearly every state

While not yet mandatory in every state, employers should be aware that in virtually every state No Smoking Signs are required to implement a smoke-free workplace policy that protects employees from involuntary exposure to tobacco smoke. No Smoking Signs should be post at the entrances and exits of a building where smoking is prohibited.This law is enforced by local law enforcement agencies.

No Smoking Signs provide the following information:

• Help promote a smoke-free work environment
• Clearly communicate your Company's no smoking policy to both employees and nonemployees
• Promote safety - alert both employees and nonemployees with a no smoking sign

Yes, the posting of No Smoking Signs is mandatory within the state of California, under California Labor Code Section 6404.5(c)(1). To comply with California Labor Code Section 6404.5(c)(1), employers must post "No Smoking" signs at each entrance and exit to a building where smoking is prohibited.

California Labor Code Section 6404.5(c)(1) states:

"(c) For purposes of this section, an employer who permits any nonemployee access to his or her place of employment on a regular basis has not acted knowingly or intentionally if he or she has taken the following reasonable steps to prevent smoking by a nonemployee:
(1) Posted clear and prominent signs, as follows:
(A) Where smoking is prohibited throughout the building or structure, a sign stating "No smoking" shall be posted at each entrance to the building or structure.
(B) Where smoking is permitted in designated areas of the building or structure, a sign stating "Smoking is prohibited except in designated areas" shall be posted at each entrance to the building or structure."

We recommend that No Smoking signage is displayed in the following types of businesses:

• Restaurants & Bars
• Hotels
• Theaters
• Country clubs
• Offices
• Public Buildings
• Any other business where nonemployees are allowed access

• Size: 8.5" x 11"
• Full color quality printing
• Fully laminated on both sides

• AB-13 FACT SHEET - CALIFORNIA WORKPLACE SMOKING RESTRICTIONS
• California Department of Industrial Relations website