Smoke and vape signs clearly indicate areas where smoking and vaping are prohibited, supporting health-conscious environments. These signs are commonly installed in New Zealand’s public spaces, transport hubs, and business premises. Their role in reinforcing safety aligns closely with practices used in security signage.
Smoke & Vape Signs – New Zealand’s Specialists
When your facility, workplace, school or public zone commits to being smoke-free and vape-free, the correct signage is more than just a formality — it’s a visible statement of your policy, a deterrent to misuse, and a support to compliance.
At Emmjay Safety Sign Factory you’ll find a broad and fully configurable range of Smoke & Vape Signs: from standard “No Smoking or Vaping” panels, to “Smoke Free & Vape Free Area” signage, through to designated smoking/vaping zone signs and bilingual (Te Reo Māori/English) versions. With fast dispatch, nationwide delivery across New Zealand, and flexible custom-options, it’s easy to stay visible, up to standard and policy-aligned.
Why This Signage Matters
- Legal and policy alignment – Under the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990, indoor workplaces and many public enclosed areas must be smoke-free and vapefree. Ministry of Health NZ+2Retail NZ+2
- Clear communication – The right signage tells staff, contractors and visitors what the rules are, where smoking/vaping is/isn’t allowed, helping you enforce your policy.
- Health & liability management – By clearly marking smoke & vape free zones or designated zones, you reduce second-hand exposure risks and support your H&S obligations.
- Brand and clarity – Professional signage supports your corporate image, helping users understand your rules, not guess them.
Examples of Where Signage is Essential
- Workplaces & offices: Show “This area is smoke-free and vapefree” at entrances and break-zones to comply with legislation and communicate policy.
- Schools & childcare centres: Special signage like “Smoke Free & Vape Free School Grounds” for the entire campus, including outdoor play areas. Safety Signs NZ+1
- Public venues & hospitality areas: Indicate that vaping is included under the smoke-free umbrella, and designate any legal smoking/vaping area if applicable. Retail NZ
- Construction sites, storage yards & outdoor zones: While outdoor may fall outside the same regulatory requirement, signage supports your internal policy and reinforces safety culture.
- Designated smoking/vaping areas: Where you allow vaping or smoking in specific zones, signage is essential to clearly mark those spaces, and to differentiate from prohibited zones.
How Our Signage is Used & Displayed
- Sizes & materials: Choose from indoor small signage (e.g., 300×225 mm) to large outdoor panels (600×450 mm or larger) printed on durable ACM (aluminium composite), vinyl, PVC, corflute. (Competitor range shows these sizes listed). HAZARD SIGNS NZ+1
- Placement: At entry points, visible from all approaches. Signs must be legible under normal lighting and conditions. Some resources say signs must be readable from ~10 metres under varying conditions. Safety Signs NZ
- Bilingual / Te Reo options: If your site serves Māori communities or you have bilingual signage policy, choose Te Reo/English versions. HAZARD SIGNS NZ+1
- Customisation: Add your logo, change wording (e.g., “No Smoking or Vaping Beyond This Point”), or adjust colours/size to suit your environment.
- Durability: For outdoor use choose UV-resistant inks, laminated surfaces, and weather-resistant substrates to keep markings clear over time.
Compliance Built In
- The Smokefree Act states employers must take “all reasonably practicable steps” to ensure that no person smokes or vapes in a workplace that is not a permitted area. Legislation New Zealand
- According to the WorkSafe NZ guidance for signage in hazardous substance contexts (analogous high-visibility contexts), signs “must be clearly visible … be in plain English, readily understandable … the information … must be clearly visible and legible from not less than 10 metres away under varying conditions (for example, rain or poor light).” WorkSafe+1
- The Health NZ resource store also provides downloadable “Smokefree / Vapefree” signage assets for workplaces. order.healthpromotion.govt.nz
Having signage set up correctly helps you fulfil your policy obligations, supports training and workforce awareness, and reduces risks of non-compliance.
Why Choose Emmjay
- New Zealand-based sign factory specialising in safety-sign solutions — you’ll get fast lead-times and local support.
- Wide selection of smoke & vape signage — from standard stock to fully custom layouts, bilingual versions, large sizes, and premium materials.
- Nationwide delivery with transparent freight/flat-rate shipping on bulk orders.
- Bulk pricing available — ideal for campuses, multiple site roll-outs, or organisation-wide policy signage.
- Expert support: we understand the legislation, the workplace needs and can advise on best placement, durability and compliance.
Get Started Today
Browse our Smoke & Vape Signs range. Whether you need:
- A standard “No Smoking or Vaping” sign for a door or wall
- A large outdoor “Smoke Free & Vape Free Area” panel for a building façade
- A bilingual (Te Reo Māori / English) sign for community oversight or school grounds
- Or a completely customised sign (logo, colour scheme, unique wording) — we can deliver.
Trust Emmjay for your smoke-free & vape-free signage: to stay safe, stay visible, stay compliant.
FAQs
Q: Are signage requirements mandatory for smoke-free and vapefree areas in NZ?
A: Yes. Under the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990, indoor areas of workplaces and many public enclosed premises must be smoke-free and vapefree. Ministry of Health NZ+1 While the Act doesn’t prescribe exact wording of every sign, good practice (and policy expectations) require clear signage to inform people of the rule.
Q: Does vaping count as smoking under the legislation?
A: Yes — vaping is included in many cases. For example, indoor workplaces are required to be both smoke-free and vapefree under the guidance of Health NZ. WorkWell+1
Q: What wording should we use on these signs?
A: Common phrasing includes “No Smoking or Vaping”, “Smoke Free & Vape Free Area”, “This Area Is Smoke & Vape Free At All Times”. Bilingual versions use “AUAHI KORE” (no smoke) plus appropriate translation. For example see competitor listing. HAZARD SIGNS NZ
Q: Where should signs be placed?
A: At every major entrance, near any doors or gates leading into the area, and in visible locations where staff and visitors will see them before entering the zone. For outdoor or partial zones, ensure signs are visible from approaches. Good signage guidance says signs must be clearly visible and legible. WorkSafe+1
Q: What materials and sizes should we choose?
A: Choose materials suited to your environment: outdoor metal or ACM panels for external walls; self-adhesive vinyl or PVC for indoors; corflute for temporary signage. Standard sizes seen: 300×225 mm, 450×337 mm, 600×450 mm. HAZARD SIGNS NZ+1
Q: Can we customise these signs?
A: Absolutely — you can request custom wording, your logo, specific sizes or bilingual text. Many signage suppliers offer customisation options. See for example the options listed by competitor sites. HAZARD SIGNS NZ+1
Q: How does this support our policy enforcement?
A: Visible signage makes expectations clear, supports your workplace policy (and possibly collective agreement), assists training and awareness, and helps you demonstrate you have taken “reasonably practicable steps” to enforce no-smoking/no-vaping rules — a requirement under the Act. Retail NZ+1
Helpful Links & Resources
- Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990 (New Zealand Legislation) – https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1990/0108/latest/DLM223923.html Legislation New Zealand
- Ministry of Health – Internal and open areas under the Act (definition of “internal area”, vaping rules) – https://www.health.govt.nz/regulation-legislation/smoked-tobacco/smokefree-legislation/internal-and-open-areas-under-the-act Ministry of Health NZ
- Health NZ – Smokefree / Vapefree downloadable signage assets – https://www.smokefree.org.nz/resources/no-smoking-and-no-vaping-symbols smokefree.org.nz+1
- Retail NZ – Smoking and vaping in the workplace guidance – https://retail.kiwi/advice/smoking-and-vaping-in-the-workplace/ Retail NZ
- WorkWell (Workplace wellbeing programme) – Smokefree at work – https://workwell.health.nz/workwell-programme/priority-wellbeing-areas/smokefree WorkWell
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