Smoking shelters - Revision history

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	There are some smoking shelter options that may not require planning approval. These include lightweight gazebos or jumbrellas (or giant parasols). These structures must be sufficiently safe (they should be made from suitable fire resistant material) and structurally sound.		There are some smoking shelter options that may not require planning approval. These include lightweight gazebos or jumbrellas (or giant parasols). These structures must be sufficiently safe (they should be made from suitable fire resistant material) and structurally sound.

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* External works.		* External works.
	* Joint fire code.		* Joint fire code.
		+	* National Health Service Act of 2006.
	* Pre-construction information.		* Pre-construction information.
	* Shelter.		* Shelter.

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	\| Smoking shelters became a popular sight following smoking bans throughout the UK. Most workplaces now having little shelters like this, where workers can gather.		\| Smoking shelters became a popular sight following smoking bans throughout the UK. Most workplaces now having little shelters like this, where workers can gather.
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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

−	* External works	+	* External works.
−	* Joint fire code	+	* Joint fire code.
−	* Pre-construction information	+	* Pre-construction information.
		+	* Shelter.
	* Site rules for construction site.		* Site rules for construction site.
		+	* Types of building.

	= External resources =		= External resources =

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	Small smoking shelters do not typically require Building Regulation approval unless the floor area is greater than 15m² and the shelter is located within one metre of a boundary. Large shelters (those over 30m²) will require Building Regulation approval.		Small smoking shelters do not typically require Building Regulation approval unless the floor area is greater than 15m² and the shelter is located within one metre of a boundary. Large shelters (those over 30m²) will require Building Regulation approval.
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		+	\| Smoking shelters became a popular sight following smoking bans throughout the UK. Most workplaces now having little shelters like this, where workers can gather.
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	Smoking shelters cannot be enclosed by doors, walls, windows or other structures that enclose more than 50% of the building. This 50% rule also applies to a shelter built with one open side against a wall or fence.		Smoking shelters cannot be enclosed by doors, walls, windows or other structures that enclose more than 50% of the building. This 50% rule also applies to a shelter built with one open side against a wall or fence.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Smoke-free legislation was introduced in phases during 2006 and 2007. Scotland introduced the Prohibition of Smoking in Certain Premises (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2006/90/contents/made), which banned smoking on 26 March 2006. England passed The Smoke-free (Premises and Enforcement) Regulations 2006 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3368/regulation/1/made) , which banned smoking in nearly all indoor environments (including workplaces and public spaces) ~~on 1 July 2007. Wales followed suit under~~ the ~~Smoke Free Premises etc. (Wales) Regulations 2007 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2007/787/contents/made), which became effective on 2 April 2007.~~	+	Smoke-free legislation was introduced in phases during 2006 and 2007, which banned smoking in nearly all indoor environments (including workplaces and public spaces) across the UK

−	In conjunction with the ban, all indoor smoking areas or break rooms were disallowed, and smokers were required to go outside in order to smoke. E-cigarettes were not included under the ~~ban~~.	+	Scotland introduced the [https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2006/90/contents/made Prohibition of Smoking in Certain Premises (Scotland) Regulations 2006] on 26 March 2006. England passed [https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3368/regulation/1/made The Smoke-free (Premises and Enforcement) Regulations 2006] on 1 July 2007. Wales followed suit under the [https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2007/787/contents/made Smoke Free Premises etc. (Wales) Regulations 2007], which became effective on 2 April 2007.
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		+	In conjunction with the ban, all indoor smoking areas or break rooms were disallowed, and smokers were required to go outside in order to smoke. E-cigarettes were not included under the bans.

	= The introduction of smoking shelters =		= The introduction of smoking shelters =
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	* Legislation.gov.uk, [https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2007/787/contents/made Smoke Free Premises etc. (Wales) Regulations 2007].		* Legislation.gov.uk, [https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2007/787/contents/made Smoke Free Premises etc. (Wales) Regulations 2007].
	* Legislation.gov.uk, [https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3368/regulation/1/made The Smoke-free (Premises and Enforcement) Regulations 2006].		* Legislation.gov.uk, [https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3368/regulation/1/made The Smoke-free (Premises and Enforcement) Regulations 2006].
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= Introduction =

Smoke-free legislation was introduced in phases during 2006 and 2007. Scotland introduced the Prohibition of Smoking in Certain Premises (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2006/90/contents/made), which banned smoking on 26 March 2006. England passed The Smoke-free (Premises and Enforcement) Regulations 2006 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3368/regulation/1/made) , which banned smoking in nearly all indoor environments (including workplaces and public spaces) on 1 July 2007. Wales followed suit under the Smoke Free Premises etc. (Wales) Regulations 2007 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2007/787/contents/made), which became effective on 2 April 2007.

In conjunction with the ban, all indoor smoking areas or break rooms were disallowed, and smokers were required to go outside in order to smoke. E-cigarettes were not included under the ban.

= The introduction of smoking shelters =

While employers are not required by law to provide smoking shelters for employees, some have taken it upon themselves to provide this option. However, these structures must also comply with the Smoke Free regulations and follow local codes (for issues such as noise, licensing and so on). Smoking shelters will require planning permission from local authorities.

= Building regulations =

Small smoking shelters do not typically require Building Regulation approval unless the floor area is greater than 15m² and the shelter is located within one metre of a boundary. Large shelters (those over 30m²) will require Building Regulation approval.

Smoking shelters cannot be enclosed by doors, walls, windows or other structures that enclose more than 50% of the building. This 50% rule also applies to a shelter built with one open side against a wall or fence.

= Location =

Due to the open nature of these buildings, their location is an important detail. For instance, they must take into consideration:

* Noise. If many people gather at one time in the shelter, the noise could be disruptive to adjacent properties.
* Light. There is a chance the shelter will be used in the evenings, which means it will require lighting. This could also be considered a nuisance to neighbouring properties.
* Safety. While the shelter should be properly situated away from other structures, it should not be in a location where people could be put at risk (such as in a car park).
* Ventilation. The location of the shelter should be placed far enough away from nearby buildings so smoke will not enter through windows or ventilation systems.

= Structural options =

There are some smoking shelter options that may not require planning approval. These include lightweight gazebos or jumbrellas (or giant parasols). These structures must be sufficiently safe (they should be made from suitable fire resistant material) and structurally sound.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* External works
* Joint fire code
* Pre-construction information
* Site rules for construction site.

= External resources =

* Legislation.gov.uk, [https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2006/90/contents/made Prohibition of Smoking in Certain Premises (Scotland) Regulations 2006].
* Legislation.gov.uk, [https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2007/787/contents/made Smoke Free Premises etc. (Wales) Regulations 2007].
* Legislation.gov.uk, [https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3368/regulation/1/made The Smoke-free (Premises and Enforcement) Regulations 2006].

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	Scotland introduced the [https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2006/90/contents/made Prohibition of Smoking in Certain Premises (Scotland) Regulations 2006] on 26 March 2006. England passed [https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3368/regulation/1/made The Smoke-free (Premises and Enforcement) Regulations 2006] on 1 July 2007. Wales followed suit under the [https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2007/787/contents/made Smoke Free Premises etc. (Wales) Regulations 2007], which became effective on 2 April 2007.		Scotland introduced the [https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2006/90/contents/made Prohibition of Smoking in Certain Premises (Scotland) Regulations 2006] on 26 March 2006. England passed [https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/3368/regulation/1/made The Smoke-free (Premises and Enforcement) Regulations 2006] on 1 July 2007. Wales followed suit under the [https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2007/787/contents/made Smoke Free Premises etc. (Wales) Regulations 2007], which became effective on 2 April 2007.

−	In conjunction with the ban, all indoor smoking areas or break rooms were ~~disallowed~~, and smokers were required to go outside ~~in order~~ to smoke. E-cigarettes were not included under the bans.	+	In conjunction with the ban, all indoor smoking areas or break rooms were banned, and smokers were required to go outside to smoke. E-cigarettes were not included under the bans.

	= The introduction of smoking shelters =		= The introduction of smoking shelters =

−	While employers are not required by law to provide smoking shelters for employees, some have taken it upon themselves to provide ~~this option~~. However, these structures must also comply with the Smoke Free regulations and follow local ~~codes~~ (for issues such as noise, licensing and so on). Smoking shelters ~~will~~ require planning permission from local authorities.	+	While employers are not required by law to provide smoking shelters for employees, some have taken it upon themselves to provide them. However, these structures must also comply with the Smoke Free regulations and follow local rules (for issues such as noise, licensing and so on). Smoking shelters require planning permission from local authorities.

	= Building regulations =		= Building regulations =

−	Small smoking shelters do not typically require ~~Building Regulation~~ approval unless the floor area is greater than 15m² and the shelter is located within one metre of a boundary. Large shelters (those over 30m²) will require ~~Building Regulation~~ approval.	+	Small smoking shelters do not typically require building regulations approval unless the floor area is greater than 15m² and the shelter is located within one metre of a boundary. Large shelters (those over 30m²) generally will require building regulations approval.

	{\|		{\|
	\| [[File:SmokingShelter2.JPG\|link=File:SmokingShelter2.JPG]]		\| [[File:SmokingShelter2.JPG\|link=File:SmokingShelter2.JPG]]
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−	\| Smoking shelters became a ~~popular~~ sight following smoking bans ~~throughout~~ the UK. ~~Most~~ workplaces now having little shelters like this, where workers can gather.	+	\| Smoking shelters became a common sight following the indoor smoking bans in the UK. Many workplaces now having little shelters like this, where workers can gather.
	\|}		\|}

−	Smoking shelters cannot be enclosed by doors, walls, windows or other structures that enclose more than 50% of the ~~building~~. This 50% rule also applies to ~~a shelter~~ built with one open side against a wall or fence.	+	Smoking shelters cannot be enclosed by doors, walls, windows or other structures that enclose more than 50% of the structure. This 50% rule also applies to shelters built with one open side against a wall or fence.

	= Location =		= Location =

−	Due to the open nature of these buildings, their location is an important ~~detail. For instance, they must~~ take into consideration:	+	Due to the open nature of these buildings, their location is important and should take into consideration:

	* Noise. If many people gather at one time in the shelter, the noise could be disruptive to adjacent properties.		* Noise. If many people gather at one time in the shelter, the noise could be disruptive to adjacent properties.
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	* Safety. While the shelter should be properly situated away from other structures, it should not be in a location where people could be put at risk (such as in a car park).		* Safety. While the shelter should be properly situated away from other structures, it should not be in a location where people could be put at risk (such as in a car park).
	* Ventilation. The location of the shelter should be placed far enough away from nearby buildings so smoke will not enter through windows or ventilation systems.		* Ventilation. The location of the shelter should be placed far enough away from nearby buildings so smoke will not enter through windows or ventilation systems.
		+	* Brand. Smoking shelters can create a negative impression of an organisation if they are highly visible or next to main entrances.

	= Structural options =		= Structural options =