Most liked posts in thread: Does Valley Parade's Smoking Area(s) Comply With EFL Regs?

That’s quite a connection to make, Silver. Even for you.

 

Why do people seem to have a problem with there being a safe smoking area. I don't smoke myself but I totally respect people's right to have a fag if it is in a safe space away from others.

The world seems to be full of 'anti' everything's these days. Whatever happened to live and let live?

 

I have picked this up at 7.45 am Tuesday, I don't spend my life on this site. If you want the absolute definitive explanation I suggest you contact Paula Watson who is the Club's Operations Manager and ask her. As far as I'm aware there is no smoking within the curtail age of the building itself but Paula will be only too pleased to confirm, I'm sure.

 

There’s many grounds who have something similar.

Charlton, Blackburn, Southend are recent examples with outdoor smoking areas behind the away end, only accessible once inside the turnstiles.

 

Inside the ground so smoking should be banned.

 

Plenty of grounds have them now and as long as they are classed as outdoors i.e. don't have 4 walls and a roof without any gaps. Some grounds don't have the appropriate area within the perimeter of the stadium like we do so they open some exit gates and put temporary barriers up for a designated smoking area.
It's the same as a lot of nightclub now that their smoking areas are within the nightclub but classed as outside so ok.

 

Have I missed something here? They are smoking outside of the stadium in open air regardless of if they come into the stadium and then go back out, what's the problem?

 

Me too. How do we have a smoking area allowed inside VP? Surely its got to be outside?

 

On what basis do you make this prediction?

Furthermore, what are you trying to insinuate?

 

"inside the ground"

Couldn't find out on our website but they are on others and I've definitely heard or read somewhere.

As examples

https://rangers.co.uk/fans/following-rangers/smoking-policy/

SMOKING POLICY


THE Smoking, Health and Social Care (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Prohibition of Smoking in Certain Premises (Scotland) Regulations 2006 state that no smoking is allowed in premises that are wholly or substantially enclosed.

As a result, the entire confines of Ibrox Stadium were deemed smoke-free since March 26, 2006.

This policy guarantees that all supporters, visitors and employees have the right to work and enjoy conditions free of tobacco smoke. Full details of this policy will be made available in the employee handbook and within Club correspondence. This will be reiterated via signage within the Stadium to inform supporters, visitors and employees of the smoke free status of the building.

Definition: Smoking is defined in this instance as smoking any tobacco products or the use of electronic smoking goods.

Please note – smoking is not permitted by supporters, visitors and employees in the following areas:

• Offices/ work areas
• Reception areas
• Hospitality suites
• Internal concourses
• Corridors
• External stadium seating area
• Stairways
• Food areas (either storage or preparation)
• Rest rooms
• Meeting rooms
• Toilets
• Entrances
• Storerooms

Those who do not comply with the smoking policy will be subject to normal disciplinary procedures, liable to a fixed penalty fine and/or criminal prosecution as applicable.

Smoking may be permitted at the following locations:

• Argyle House: Area to the rear of Argyle House Reception, underneath the Govan Stand adjacent to the loading bay
• Broomloan House: Shelter will be provided at the corner of the entrance tower
• Ticket Centre: Area to the side of the building – opposite Ibrox Business Park
• Copland House: Shelter will be provided at the corner of the entrance tower
• Superstore: Shelter provided at the corner of the Copland entrance tower
• Main Stand: Areas at the bottom of the East and West Towers
• Murray Park: The smoking shelter at the fenced area of the car park and nowhere else

It is the policy of this stadium not to allow the use of electronic cigarettes on the seating decks of the stadium, however signed designated areas are available in each stand and hospitality areas. If in doubt ask a steward for directions.

A supply of bins will be provided in these locations for disposal of cigarette ash.

Support and advice for smokers who want to stop smoking can be obtained by phoning the Smokeline on 0800 848 484 or by clicking here.


https://www.mansfieldtown.net/club/safety/

MATCHDAY SMOKING AREAS

Smoking areas are provided to the rear of the South (home support) and North (away support) Stands.

The areas are clearly marked with painted lines and appropriate signage. Sand buckets for discarded cigarette ends are provided in the area and we ask that supporters use them to avoid the need for additional housekeeping for grounds staff.

This smoking area is provided as a courtesy to supporters and therefore must be used responsibly.

This designated marked smoking area is also for the use of electronic cigarettes. Electronic cigarettes are not permitted to be used in any other part of the ground.

Any supporter who does not comply with this policy and:

I. Smokes or uses an electronic cigarette in any area of the stands other than the designated marked smoking area
II. Fails to comply with requests from crowd safety stewards or any member of MTFC staff to only smoke or use an electronic cigarette in the designated marked smoking area will be ejected from the ground and given an appropriate ban.


https://www.leedsunited.com/club/Matchday-guide

SMOKING ZONES
The club operates a strict no-smoking policy within the concourse and seated areas of the stadium. Smoking Zones have been created within the North, North East, East, South East, and South Lower stands of the stadium, which are clearly signposted.

Smoking is only permitted in the designated Smoking Zones after kick-off. Electronic cigarettes and smoking implements are not permitted within the stadium.

 

OK then, apply the logic to Leeds and Mansfield. As posted.

 

I'm pretty sure Roger doesn't have an obligation to respond/answer everything that he is tagged in.

 

Sorry mate. Jumped in halfway through the thread and got it wrong.

 

Smoking inside the ground where a cigarette caused the death of 56 people. Oh the irony!

 

A lot of other clubs have outdoor smoking areas within the stadium perimeters. I’d find it hard to believe they’re all breaking the rules.

You’re probably just looking too much into it. It’s outdoors and those who don’t smoke aren’t affected by it.

 

If I remember correctly, smoking is permitted in designated areas of football stadia, as long as that area is not covered.

 

The smoking area outside the concourse in the lower Kop has been there years, I’m genuinely surprised there are people who didn’t know about it.

And even those that don’t sit in the Kop, have surely seen the smoking areas outside the concourse at away grounds? I don’t go to that many away games these days but in the past 3 seasons we’ve had smoking areas at Millwall, Blackburn, Southend and Charlton Away ends.