Can I smoke on the stairs of a high-rise apartment building? Similar questions are asked not only by smokers but also by neighbors who oppose smoking. The Law on the Protection of Citizens' Health, which prohibits smoking in all public places, has undergone several changes.
Under the changes, smokers are prohibited from smoking in high-rise buildings.
The main provisions of the anti-tobacco law
Is it possible to smoke cigarettes at the entrances and elevators of apartment buildings? The law, which places restrictions on smoking in public places, aims to protect the rights of non-smokers. Cigarette smog negatively affects the health of people who do not suffer from nicotine addiction.
For what reasons was the law passed banning the use of cigarettes in crowded areas?
The impetus for the adoption of anti-smoking measures at the state level were horrific statistics:
- More than 40% of people suffer from nicotine addiction;
- About 400 thousand citizens die every year due to the development of cancer and other diseases related to smoking;
- Tobacco smog negatively affects the health of passive smokers, provoking cancer.
In connection with the above reasons, the Ministry of Health proposed the adoption of a draft law banning smoking, at least in the territories of spontaneous gatherings of citizens:
- in universities and schools;
- playgrounds and sports fields;
- cafes and hotels;
- airports and train stations;
- aprons and parking lots;
- government agencies and hospitals;
- air and land transport;
- commercial and household enterprises;
- work areas and transport stops;
- seaports and trains.
Of course, for a heavy smoker, the list of banned places suitable to satisfy nicotine needs is quite large. Therefore, from time to time they still break the law and commit illegal acts, for which they then bear administrative responsibility.
Is it possible to smoke at the entrance of a residential building?
Under the new law banning smoking in public places, you can not use incoming cigarettes. The entrance of a residential building is closed for smoking due to lack of ventilation system. Forst for this reason that the use of tobacco products on stairs and ladders is prohibited.
To protect the health of citizens who do not suffer from nicotine addiction, the anti-smoking project specifies the following locations in palaces where smoking is strictly prohibited:
- elevators and basements;
- stairs and attic;
- technical rooms and corridors.
For non-compliance with the instructions, the smoker will be punished in the form of penalties.
To bring offenders to justice, you must write a relevant statement to the police.
Exceptions to the rule
Fines for incoming smoking are not imposed in all cases.
Despite the points specified on the anti-smoking bill, smoking at the entrances of high-rise buildings is still possible, but only if certain conditions are met:
- the presence of specially designated smoking areas;
- the presence of a ventilation system in the "smoking rooms";
- compliance of the smoking area with fire safety standards;
- the consent of the tenants of a high-rise apartment building for the equipment of the "smoking room" at the entrance.
In all other cases, the smoker is responsible for the incoming smoking. If the offender is guilty, he will be punished with a fine.
Penalties for incoming smoking
What punishment can an offender receive for smoking cigarettes at the entrance of a high-rise apartment building?
The law is quite strict and therefore provides for very severe material punishment for heavy smokers for:
- cigarette use on stairs.
- smoking near playgrounds.
- involvement of minors in the smoking process.
In addition, fines are imposed on officials who are required to monitor the implementation of the adopted law.
The protection of public order is entirely the responsibility of the police and a fine is imposed by their employees if this individual violates the law restricting smoking and the distribution of tobacco.
How to punish offenders?
How can you punish a smoker who uses incoming tobacco products?
If the person is not convinced by your persistent demands to quit smoking, you should do the following:
- filming the offender's smoking process in the wrong place on a camera or camera;
- write a statement to law enforcement agencies and provide videos and photographs confirming the veracity of the testimony;
- provide at least two witnesses who can confirm the veracity of your words and the veracity of the photographic and video materials.
These measures will be sufficient to punish a negligent neighbor for non-compliance with the rules set out in the anti-smoking law.