No Smoking Sign | Prohibition Safety Sign

Description

This sign clearly prohibits smoking on the premises, as required under the Health Act 2006 English smoking ban legislation.

Also commonly referred to as a No Smoking Permitted 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, PVC
Sizes: 100mm x 150mm, 200mm x 300mm, 400mm x 600mm, 600mm x 900mm
Suitable locations: Offices and workplaces, pubs and restaurants, public transport vehicles, shopping centres and retail premises
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAP047

Where Should a No Smoking Sign Be Used?
Offices and workplaces, pubs and restaurants, public transport vehicles, shopping centres and retail premises

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.
PVC: A rigid, durable plastic option offering a balance between the low cost of Correx and the strength of Aluminium Composite, suitable for indoor and sheltered outdoor use.

Why this sign: Under the Health Act 2006, enclosed public places and workplaces in England are legally required to display a no smoking sign at every entrance. This sign is used wherever smoking is prohibited by law to protect staff and visitors from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke. Failure to display compliant signage can result in a fixed penalty fine for the premises owner or manager.

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 prohibited in that area, in compliance with the English smoking ban under the Health Act 2006, which applies to all enclosed public places and workplaces in England.

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 Permitted”?
They communicate the same instruction. “No Smoking Permitted” 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, PVC 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.