Frequently Asked Questions

"Smoking Shelters - Do I have to provide one?"

> No, there is no legal requirement to have one. But if you do, then planning permission will almost certainly be required. You will have to ensure that it is lacated sufficiently far away from the premises so as to prevent smoke from entering through doors, windows and ventilation ducts. Finally it is important to ensure that more than 50% of the wall area is open

"Smoking Shelters - How far from smoke free premises should shelters be placed?"

> Separation distances have not been legally set. You should however ensure that cigarette smoke cannot get back into the smokefree premises.