Description

Description

Overview

This sign inverts the reading sequence that every other dual-restriction sign in this series uses — instead of leading with text and supporting it with icons, it leads with icons and supports them with text. The two prohibition symbols — no-smoking and no-vaping side by side — occupy the entire upper portion of the white panel at a size large enough to be understood from across a room before a single word is read. The text below then functions as the verbal confirmation of what the icons already communicated visually, with the typographically creative “NO” in oversized red anchoring “SMOKING / VAPING” in stacked black text beside it, and “EXCEPT IN DESIGNATED AREAS” completing the policy statement at the bottom.

This icon-first format is the right choice for properties where the visual communication needs to work at greater distances or faster approach speeds than text-first signs can manage. When mounted at the end of a corridor, above an entrance canopy, or on a post at a parking lot perimeter, the two large prohibition symbols register the dual restriction from a distance where the text below has not yet become legible — giving the sign an effective communication range that extends well beyond what any text-only or text-primary sign in this series can achieve. For Los Angeles properties with long sight lines, elevated mounting positions, or vehicle approach speeds, this icon-first vertical sign provides the earliest possible warning while still delivering the complete policy detail at close reading range.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Icon-first layout — dual prohibition symbols dominate the upper panel — communicates the dual restriction before text becomes legible at distance
  • Largest effective communication range of any sign in the dual-restriction series — icons register from further away than any text format
  • Creative “NO” typography in oversized red anchors the restriction text with strong visual weight at mid-panel
  • Stacked “SMOKING / VAPING” in black beside the red “NO” clearly lists both restricted activities without requiring separate lines
  • “EXCEPT IN DESIGNATED AREAS” at the bottom completes the full policy statement at close reading range
  • White background with black border keeps the presentation clean and professional while the red icons carry all urgency
  • Built for permanent outdoor installation — resistant to sun, rain, and temperature extremes
  • Ideal for Los Angeles properties with long sight lines, elevated mounting positions, corridor end-walls, and vehicle-approach entry points where maximum communication range is a priority

Technical Specifications

  • Size: 12″ × 18″
  • Material: Maxmetal® (aluminum composite panel — rigid, lightweight, weather-resistant)
  • Print Options:
    • Standard: UV-printed vinyl applied to Maxmetal®
    • Reflective: Direct UV print on reflective material
  • Mounting Options: Drilled holes available (posts, walls, corridor panels, canopy mounting)
  • Corners: Square or rounded corners available
  • Use: Suitable for long-term outdoor exposure in sun, rain, and temperature changes