Description

Description

Overview

The word “PROHIBITED” carries a different legal and psychological weight than “NO SMOKING” — and that distinction is precisely what sets this sign apart from its companion piece in this series. While “No Smoking” is the colloquial standard that most people encounter daily, “SMOKING PROHIBITED” is the language of ordinances, regulations, and formal policy documentation. It signals that the restriction is not a preference or a courtesy request but a formal prohibition — the kind of language that appears in California Health and Safety Code sections, LAMC provisions, and workplace safety regulations. For properties that want their smoking policy to read as an enforceable rule rather than a posted suggestion, this word choice matters.

The two-line “SMOKING PROHIBITED” header occupies a larger portion of the red field than a single-line header would, giving the restriction language more visual dominance and institutional weight before the exception is introduced in the white lower panel. The no-smoking symbol sits beside the “EXCEPT IN DESIGNATED AREA” text, providing the same visual reinforcement as the companion sign while the stronger header language above it sets a more formal, compliance-oriented tone throughout. At the same compact 18″ × 12″ size, this sign suits the same entry-level mounting situations as the No Smoking version — but speaks in a register better suited to regulated industries, healthcare environments, government-adjacent facilities, and any Los Angeles property where formal compliance language is part of the institutional culture.

Key Features & Benefits

  • “SMOKING PROHIBITED” header uses formal regulatory language that carries greater legal and institutional authority than “NO SMOKING”
  • Two-line header gives the prohibition statement more vertical presence and visual dominance on the red field
  • Same two-part policy structure as the companion sign — prohibition above, designated area exception below — in a more formally worded presentation
  • No-smoking symbol in the lower panel provides visual prohibition confirmation alongside the exception text
  • Compact 18″ × 12″ format fits entry walls, lobby panels, and reception areas without requiring large wall space
  • More appropriate than “No Smoking” language for regulated industries, healthcare environments, and government-adjacent facilities
  • Built for permanent outdoor installation — resistant to sun, rain, and temperature extremes
  • Ideal for Los Angeles healthcare facilities, government buildings, regulated workplaces, and professional properties where formal compliance language is standard

Technical Specifications

  • Size: 18″ × 12″
  • 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, 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