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$15.00 – $33.00Price range: $15.00 through $33.00
No Smoking Except in Designated Area Sign
Red and white No Smoking Except in Designated Area sign with prohibition icon on durable Maxmetal®. Compact 18″×12″ horizontal format, UV-resistant, ideal for Los Angeles hotels, restaurants, and properties with partial smoking policies.
SKU:
PRP-SMK-001
Categories: 12x18, No Smoking, Notice & Warning, Property Signs
Tags: apartment complex sign, hotel smoking policy sign, Los Angeles property sign, Maxmetal sign, no smoking except designated area sign, no smoking symbol sign, no smoking with exception sign, office building sign, partial smoking policy sign, red and white sign, restaurant smoking sign
Description
Description
Overview
This sign does something that a straightforward no-smoking sign cannot — it communicates a nuanced policy in a single panel. The bold red “NO SMOKING” header establishes the general rule immediately and unambiguously, while the “EXCEPT IN DESIGNATED AREA” text in the lower white panel introduces the exception that keeps the policy practical and enforceable. The no-smoking prohibition symbol on the right side of the lower panel reinforces the restriction visually, ensuring the message lands even for visitors who don’t read the full text. Together, these three elements — header, exception text, and icon — tell a complete policy story in the time it takes to glance at a sign.
This is the sign that property managers reach for when a blanket no-smoking policy isn’t the full picture — when the property has an outdoor patio, a side courtyard, or a designated corner where smoking is officially permitted, and guests need to understand both the restriction and its exception in the same communication. Without this sign, properties typically need two separate postings — a no-smoking sign at the main entrance and a smoking-permitted sign at the designated area — creating a communication gap in between. This sign bridges that gap at the point where visitors first encounter the property, setting expectations correctly from the moment they arrive. At 18″ × 12″, it is large enough to be read clearly at entry-level distances without requiring the wall space of a full 24″ × 18″ panel.
Key Features & Benefits
- Two-part message structure — prohibition header plus designated area exception — communicates a complete nuanced smoking policy in a single panel
- Eliminates the communication gap between no-smoking entry signage and smoking-area designation signs posted elsewhere on the property
- Red “NO SMOKING” header delivers the primary restriction with full visual urgency before the exception is even read
- No-smoking symbol in the lower panel reinforces the restriction visually alongside the exception text
- Compact 18″ × 12″ horizontal format fits entrance walls, lobby panels, and reception areas where a larger sign would be impractical
- Sets accurate guest expectations at the point of arrival — reducing smoking violations throughout the property
- Built for permanent outdoor installation — resistant to sun, rain, and temperature extremes
- Ideal for Los Angeles hotels, restaurants, office buildings, apartment complexes, and any property with a partial smoking policy requiring both restriction and exception communication at the entry point
Technical Specifications
- Size: 18″ × 12″
- Material: Maxmetal® (aluminum composite panel — rigid, lightweight, weather-resistant)
- Print Options:
- Standard: Digitally printed vinyl applied to Maxmetal®
- Reflective: Direct Digital print on reflective sheeting
- Mounting Options: Drilled holes available (posts, walls, brackets)
- Corners: Square or rounded corners available
- Use: Suitable for long-term outdoor exposure in sun, rain, and temperature changes
Additional information
Additional information
| Weight | 1.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Material | Maxmetal® Vinyl, Maxmetal® Reflective, PVC Vinyl, Coroplast Vinyl |
| Laminate | No, Matte |
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