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The
Utah Indoor Clean Air Act Business Guide- Signs &
Announcements
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| Signs
& Public Announcements |
Signs
and public announcements are easy, inexpensive methods
to alert employees and visitors about the smoking status
of specific places. To this end, Utah Administrative Rule
392-510-13 was developed. The rule describes what
kind of signage or announcements are required, where smoking
is prohibited, and where smoking is permitted under
the Utah Indoor Clean Air Act statute. The following information
is designed to help you become aware of requirements and
to provide samples of signs that meet the requirements
of the statute and rule.
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Sign and announcement
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Samples
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Helpful
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State
and local health department contacts |
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| R392-510-13.
Signs and Public Announcements. |
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Signs required in this section must be easily readable
and must not be obscured in any way.
The words "No Smoking" must be not less
than 1.5 inches in height. |
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(a) |
In
a place where smoking is prohibited entirely, the
building owner, agent, or operator
must conspicuously post a sign using the words,
"No smoking is permitted in this
establishment" or a similar statement, which
shall also include the international
no-smoking symbol, on all entrances or in a position
clearly visible on entry into the
place. |
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(b) |
In
a place where smoking is partially allowed, the
building owner, agent, or operator
must conspicuously post a sign using the words,
"No smoking is permitted except in
designated areas" or a similar statement,
which shall also include the international
no-smoking symbol, on all entrances or in a
position clearly visible on entry into the
place. |
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(c) |
In
a place where smoking is allowed in its entirety,
the building owner, agent, or operator
must conspicuously post a sign using the words,
"This establishment is a smoking area in
its entirety" or similar statement. |
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(d) |
The building owner, agent, or operator must post
a sign at all smoking-permitted areas
provided for under Section 26-38-3(2)(b),(c),(d)
and (g). The sign must have the words,
"smoking permitted" or similar wording
and include the international smoking symbol. |
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(e) |
The
building owner, agent, or operator must post a sign
inside the exit of all
smoking-permitted areas, if the exit leads to a
smoking-prohibited area. The
sign must have the words, "smoking not
permitted beyond this point" or similar
wording and include the international no-smoking
symbol. |
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(f) |
The
building owner, agent, or operator of an airport
terminal, bus station, train station,
or similar place must provide announcements
on a public address system as often as
necessary but not less than four times per hour
during the hours that the place is open
to the public, as follows: |
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(i) |
If
smoking is not permitted, the announcements shall
convey that the Utah Indoor
Clean Air Act prohibits smoking in the place. |
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(ii)
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If
smoking is partially permitted, the announcements
shall convey that the Utah
Indoor Clean Air Act requires smokers to smoke
only in those areas specifically
designated for smoking. |
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(g) |
The
building owner, agent, or operator of a sports arena,
convention center, special
events center, concert hall or other similar place
must provide announcements on a
public address system prior to the beginning of
any event, at intermissions, at the
conclusion of the event and any other break
in the program or event, as follows: |
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(i) |
If
smoking is not permitted, the announcements shall
convey that the Utah Indoor
Clean Air Act prohibits smoking in the place.
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(ii) |
If
smoking is partially permitted, the announcements
shall convey that the Utah
Indoor Clean Air Act requires smokers to smoke only
in those areas specifically
designated for smoking. |
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(h) |
The
building owner, agent, or operator of a large place,
such as an airport, university,
hotel or motel, or sports arena may, in writing,
request the assistance of the local
health officer to establish an effective signage
and public announcements plan. The
local health officer may cause the plan to be modified
at any time to protect
nonsmokers from being exposed to tobacco smoke. |
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(i) |
At
private functions where smoking is permitted by
the sponsor of the function under
Section 26-38-3(2)(a)(ii), the sponsor of the function
must conspicuously post a sign
using the words, "This is a private function
at which smoking is permitted. The public
is not allowed" or a similar statement
on all entrances or in a position clearly visible
on entry into the place. |
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(j) |
Buildings
that are places of worship operated by a religious
organization are not
required to post signs. |
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| Sample
Signs |
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samples listed below are examples of how employers and
building managers can meet sign requirements for the Utah
Indoor Clean Air Act. Local sign or print shops should
be able to customize signs that meet specific corporate
requirements. To assure requirements are met, be sure
to take a copy of the requirements listed above with you.
The
Tobacco Prevention and Control Program has limited quantities
of building signs available free of charge. For information
about how to get signs link to the email address below,
list your name, mailing address, and how many signs
you need.
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Free
Utah Indoor Clean Air Act Signs
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Signs
for a place where smoking is is prohibited entirely
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Not
drawn to scale. Actual size 2 3/4" x 12 "
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For
a building where smoking is is prohibited entirely
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Not
drawn to scale. Actual Size 11"x41/2"
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Signs
for an ash tray closer than 25 feet from a building
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| Helpful
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Be
sure signs are posted at all building entranceways. |
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When
using clear decals pick a color (e.g.- white or black)
that contrasts with the background |
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Don't
forget to place signs on ashtrays or receptacles that
are closer than 25 feet from an entryway, exit, open window,
or air intake. |
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Placing
"In Accordance With the Utah Indoor Clean Air Act"
on signs reinforces the fact that the building and work
area are required to be smoke-free by law. |
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Aside
from signs, providing smoking policy information to every
new employee during their orientation will help increase
employee compliance. |
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If
you qualify for smoking permitted areas be sure to read
r392-510-13 to be sure you are complying with requirements. |
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When
developing your own signs be sure to take along a copy
of the signage requirements to your local sign or print
shop. |
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When
in doubt contact your local or state health department
to clarify any questions. |
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