No Smoking within 25 Feet Sign

Ensure your property complies with smoke-free regulations using our No Smoking Within 25 Feet sign. Designed for commercial, residential, and public buildings, this durable compliance sign helps notify occupants and visitors that smoking is prohibited within 25 feet of entrances, exits, windows, and air intakes.

What This Sign is For: A No Smoking Within 25 Feet sign informs employees, tenants, visitors, and the public that smoking and the use of smoking products are prohibited within 25 feet of designated building openings. The sign helps promote fire safety, protect indoor air quality, and reinforce compliance with applicable smoke-free laws and local regulations. 

Legal Requirement Explained: Many jurisdictions, including New York City, prohibit smoking within a specified distance of certain building entrances, exits, operable windows, and air intake vents. Posting a No Smoking Within 25 Feet sign clearly communicates these restrictions to building occupants and visitors, helping property owners and managers support compliance, reduce fire hazards, and maintain healthier environments.

Who is Required to Post This Sign:
- Commercial office buildings
- Healthcare facilities and hospitals
- Educational institutions
- Government buildings
- Multifamily residential properties
- Hotels and hospitality facilities
- Retail centers and shopping plazas
- Industrial and manufacturing facilities
- Any property where smoking restrictions apply within 25 feet of entrances or ventilation openings
Property owners, building managers, employers, and facility operators are generally responsible for posting and maintaining appropriate no-smoking signage where required.

Where We Recommend This Sign Be Posted:
- Near primary public entrances
- Employee entrances
- Building exits
- Adjacent to outdoor smoking restriction areas
- Near operable windows where applicable
- Near outdoor air intake vents or ventilation openings
- At locations where visitors would reasonably expect to smoke before entering the building
The sign should be clearly visible before a person enters the restricted area.

Unacceptable Locations to Post This Sign:
- Behind landscaping, trees, or shrubs
- Behind doors when they are in the open position
- Inside the building where it cannot be seen before entering the restricted zone
- On temporary objects that may be moved
- In poorly lit or obstructed locations
- Too far from entrances or other restricted areas, reducing its effectiveness
- Anywhere visibility is blocked by equipment, displays, or architectural features
Poor placement can reduce the effectiveness of the sign and may not adequately communicate smoking restrictions to building occupants and visitors.

Recommended Height / Installation Requirements:
- Mounted at approximately 48–60 inches above finished floor or ground level to the center of the sign
- Installed securely on a wall, post, fence, or other permanent surface
- Positioned so it remains clearly visible from the normal path of travel
- Oriented toward approaching pedestrians and building occupants
- Constructed from durable materials suitable for the installation environment, particularly for exterior applications

Disclaimer: This information is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Signage requirements may vary based on your property's occupancy classification, location, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Always consult the latest applicable codes and the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to confirm your specific compliance obligations.