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Smokefree: Hotels and Accommodation
Accommodation Covered
The legislation covers all places providing accommodation:
- hotel
- guest house
- inn
- hostel
- members club
Public Spaces in Accommodation
Designated smoking areas in the public areas of enclosed places and in structures which are 'substantially enclosed' are illegal. Also all public areas, such as reception, dining, drinking and waiting areas, are legally required to be smokefree.
Bedrooms where smoking is allowed
A bedroom can be designated for smoking if it:
- Is used exclusivley for sleeping accommodation
- Has been designated in writing by the person in charge of the premises.
- Has a ceiling and, except for doors and windows, is completely enclosed on all sides by solid, floor to ceiling walls
- Does not have a ventilation system that ventilates into other parts of the premises, except any other designated bedrooms to prevent smoke drift
- Has self-closing doors where any door opens into a smoke free area
- Is clearly marked as a bedroom in which smoking is permitted