No Smoking Sign | Prohibition Safety Sign

Description

This sign clearly prohibits smoking in the area, ensuring compliance with the English smoking ban and protecting others from secondhand smoke.

Also commonly referred to as a No Smoking Area sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: No Smoking
Sign type: Prohibition Sign safety sign
Colour: Red and white
Orientation: Portrait
Materials: Aluminium Composite, Corriboard (Correx), Self-Adhesive Vinyl
Sizes: 100mm x 150mm, 200mm x 300mm, 400mm x 600mm, 600mm x 900mm
Suitable locations: Offices and workplaces, pubs and restaurants, hospital entrances, enclosed public transport areas
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAP047

Where Should a No Smoking Sign Be Used?
Offices and workplaces, pubs and restaurants, hospital entrances, enclosed public transport areas

Which Material Should I Choose?
Aluminium Composite: Best for permanent indoor or outdoor signage and locations requiring a rigid, durable sign.
Correx: A lightweight, economical option for temporary or shorter-term signage.
Self-Adhesive Vinyl: Best for application directly to smooth, clean surfaces such as doors, panels and equipment housings.

Why this sign: Under the Health Act 2006, smoking is prohibited in all enclosed public places and workplaces in England, making this sign a legal requirement in applicable premises. It should be displayed at entrances and within enclosed areas to inform staff, visitors and customers that smoking is not permitted on the premises.

Compliance note: In Ireland, employers must provide appropriate safety signage where hazards cannot be avoided or adequately reduced by other measures, based on the workplace risk assessment, under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007. This sign is suitable for use as part of a workplace safety-signage system where identified by that risk assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a No Smoking sign mean?
A No Smoking sign instructs people that smoking is strictly prohibited in the designated area, in accordance with the English smoking ban legislation.

Where should a No Smoking sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near offices and workplaces, pubs and restaurants, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a No Smoking sign a prohibition sign safety sign?
Yes. It uses the red and white prohibition sign-format design. In Ireland, employers must provide appropriate safety signage where hazards cannot be avoided or adequately reduced by other measures, based on the workplace risk assessment.

What is the difference between “No Smoking” and “No Smoking Area”?
They communicate the same instruction. “No Smoking Area” is also commonly used for this type of sign.

Which material should I choose?
See the material guide above — Aluminium Composite for permanent/outdoor use, Correx for temporary signage, and Self-Adhesive Vinyl for direct application to smooth surfaces.

Can this sign be used outdoors?
Aluminium Composite and Self-Adhesive Vinyl are suitable for outdoor use. Correx is best suited to indoor or short-term outdoor use, as extended exposure to the elements can affect its lifespan.

What sizes are available?
Available in 100mm x 150mm, 200mm x 300mm, 400mm x 600mm, 600mm x 900mm.