# The Smoke-free (Exemptions and Vehicles) Regulations 2007, Regulation 8: Offshore installations


(1) A designated room in an offshore installation is not smoke-free.
(2) In this regulation a “designated room” means a room used only for smoking which—
(a) has been designated in writing by the person in charge of the installation in which the room is situated as being a room in which smoking is permitted;
(b) has a ceiling and, except for doors and windows, is completely enclosed on all sides by solid, floor-to-ceiling walls;
(c) does not have a ventilation system that ventilates into any other part of the premises (except any other designated rooms);
(d) does not have any door that opens onto smoke-free premises which is not mechanically closed immediately after use; and
(e) is clearly marked as a room in which smoking is permitted.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2007/9780110757353/regulation/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-smoke-free-exemptions-and-vehicles-regulations-2007/regulation-8
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