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 Civil Protection, which prohibits the smoking of tobacco products in all public places, has undergone some changes.
According to the amendments, smokers are not allowed to smoke in high-rise buildings.
The main provisions of the anti-tobacco law
Is it possible to smoke at the entrances and elevators of residential buildings? The law, which restricts smoking in public places, aims to protect the rights of non-smokers. Tobacco smoke from smoking has a negative impact on the health of people who do not suffer from nicotine addiction.
What were the reasons for the law banning smoking in crowded places?
Terrible statistics on anti-tobacco measures taken at the state level:
- More than 40% of people suffer from nicotine addiction;
- Approximately 400, 000 people die each year from smoking-related cancers and other diseases;
- Tobacco smoke causes cancer by negatively affecting the health of passive smokers.
For the above reasons, the Ministry of Health proposed to draft a law banning smoking, at least in areas where citizens spontaneously gather:
- in universities and schools;
- playgrounds and sports grounds;
- cafes and hotels;
- airports and train stations;
- aprons and parking lots;
- government agencies and hospitals;
- air and land transport;
- trade and household enterprises;
- workplaces and transport stops;
- seaports and trains.
Clearly, the list of places where smokers are banned to meet their nicotine needs is very long. Therefore, from time to time, they again violate the law and then commit illegal acts with administrative responsibility.
Is it possible to smoke at the entrance to the apartment building?
Under the new law banning smoking in public places, you will not be allowed to smoke in the driveways. Due to the lack of ventilation, the entrance to the apartment building was closed for smoking. For this reason, the use of tobacco products on stairs and steps is prohibited.
In order to protect the health of citizens who do not suffer from nicotine addiction, the anti-tobacco project lists the places where smoking is strictly prohibited in apartment buildings:
- elevators and basements;
- stairs and attics;
- technical rooms and corridors.
A person who smokes for not following the instructions will be punished.
To prosecute violators, you must write a statement to the police.
Rule exceptions
Penalties for smoking at the entrance are not applied in all cases.
Despite the provisions of the anti-tobacco bill, it is still possible to smoke at the entrances of high-rise buildings, but only if certain conditions are met:
- availability of specially designated places for smoking;
- availability of ventilation system in "smoking rooms";
- compliance of the smoking area with fire safety standards;
- the consent of the tenants of the multi-storey house to equip the "smoking room" at the entrance.
In all other cases, the smoker is responsible for smoking at the entrance. If the offender is guilty, he will be fined.
Penalties for smoking at the entrance
What is the punishment for a criminal who smokes at the entrance to a high-rise apartment building?
The law is very strict and therefore imposes very severe penalties for smokers:
- smoking on the stairs.
- smoking near playgrounds.
- Involvement of minors in the smoking process.
In addition, officials who are obliged to monitor the implementation of the adopted law are fined.
The maintenance of public order is entirely the responsibility of the police, who are fined by their employees for violating the law restricting the spread of cigarettes and tobacco.
How can criminals be punished?
How to punish a smoker who uses tobacco products at the entrance?
If you are not satisfied with your persistent desire to quit smoking, you should do the following:
- filming the offender's smoking process on a video camera or in the wrong place on the camera;
- to write an application to law enforcement agencies and submit video and photo materials confirming the accuracy of the statement;
- present at least two witnesses who testify to the veracity of your statements and the authenticity of the photographs and videos.
These measures will be enough to punish a negligent neighbor for non-compliance with the rules of anti-tobacco law.