Description

Why You Need No Smoking Signage

A No Smoking signage plays a vital role in a public space where everyone wants to be comfortable. Let’s break-it down and see how important a No Smoking signage is.

• Health and safety: No Smoking signage ensures that people in a public place are protected from the effects of second-hand/passive smoking. It also helps to reduce fire hazards in places where flammable material such as petrol is stored.
• Legal compliance: The law clearly states that businesses and public spaces should display the No Smoking signage to enforce smoking regulations.
• Clear communication: This is necessary to avoid confusion and conflict on areas where smoking is not allowed.
• Protect property: Smoking often leaves behind an unpleasant smell which can be irritating. The smoke from cigarettes can also cause discoloration of bright coloured items which can lead to fines.

The Look and Quality of No Smoking Signage

The look and components of a No Smoking signage are usually simple and straight to the point.

• Material: No Smoking Signage are usually made from some background material, preferably one that is durable, weather-resistant and with non-fade qualities, assuring you a long service time either indoors or outdoors. The graphics are either directly printed on the background material or stuck on. 
• Colour: The signage is usually composed of text and symbols which are usually in black and red on a white or other contrasting background colour.
• Design: No smoking signage has a clear and bold text “NO SMOKING” in English or other local language. Symbol: The No Smoking signage usually has a black lit cigarette symbol complete with smoke wisps and a red circle with a diagonal line over it which is a universal symbol of smoking is not allowed.
• Size: The size typically ranges from 15cm to 20cm or smaller for signs inside a building. Signage meant for outside placement can be bigger to allow for more visibility from a distance.

Conclusion

It’s important to keep your space safe, legal and healthy by ensuring you get your business premises a No Smoking signage.