While smoking is prohibited in all enclosed public places and workplaces, operators of specifically designated facilities may open and operate a controlled smoking area so that residents may smoke.

Controlled smoking areas

• To qualify as a controlled smoking area, a room must meet all the requirements of the Act, including having a ventilation system and signage in compliance with the Regulation.
• Only residents can smoke in the room. (Guests may accompany residents, but they are not allowed to smoke in the room.)
• Residents who want to smoke must be able to smoke safely without employee assistance, in the opinion of the operator.
• Employees are not required to enter the controlled smoking area.

Every employer must:

• Ensure that staff, residents and visitors are aware that smoking is prohibited.
• Post "no smoking" signs at all entrances and exits and other appropriate locations.
• Remove ashtrays.
• Ensure that employees and visitors do not smoke in the enclosed workplace.
• If providing a controlled smoking area, the employer must comply fully with the Act and the Regulation, including posting the required signs.

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