| 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
of signs |
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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.
(Note: May 1, 2006
changes in the statute no longer allow some of the
exemptions listed above. The revised statute still
allows exemptions and smoking-permitted areas provided
under Section 26-38-(2)(a)(b)(c)(d) and (e) must
post the indicated signs. Future changes in the
rule will reflect these changes) |
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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.
(Note: May 1, 2006
changes in the statute no longer allow this exemption
therefore nullifying this part of the rule- Future
changes in the rule will reflect these changes). |
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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 and window clings available free of
charge.
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To
order signs go to:
PDF version (faxable):
http://www.tobaccofreeutah.org/smokefreesignorderform.pdf
(PDF 48KB)
Word version (email) : http://www.tobaccofreeutah.org/smokefreeorderform.doc
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| Door
cling where smoking is prohibited entirely |
Not
shown to scale. Actual size 4"x11"(applied
to inside window)
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Signs
for a place where smoking is is prohibited entirely |
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"
(Available in black or red print)
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Signs
for an ash tray closer than 25 feet from a building
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Not
shown to scale. Actual size 4"x4"
(available as inside window cling or sticker for outside
placement)
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| Helpful
Tips |
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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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