A smoking haven is a structure built or installed to serve as a designated smoking area for smokers to enjoy their habit. These shelters are usually covered structures and are meant to keep the people inside comfortable. These structures can be made to accommodate 5 to 20 people at the same time.
While there are those who might think that smokers’ shelters encourage smokers to continue smoking when they should be encouraged to quit, the fact is that only smokers can kick their habit, so no amount of restrictions can stop them if they really want it. to smoke.
A private smokers’ haven offers several advantages, such as:
• Allows businesses to comply with laws on smoking in public places.
• Allows smokers to freely enjoy a puff without worrying that their habit may affect the health of non-smokers.
• Prevents fire accidents due to irresponsible disposal of butts. There are dumpsters inside these shelters.
• Smokers are protected from rain, wind and sun.
• Amid the fumes and smoke, smokers can still breathe fresh air due to the open door and open space between the walls and the floor.
A specially designed smoker’s shelter not only benefits smokers in that it provides them with a private space to smoke. A shelter also provides non-smokers with a number of nice benefits, such as:
• Keeps indoor air clean and smoke free.
• Keeps non-smokers away from the dangers of secondhand smoke.
• Can be used to protect non-smokers from inclement weather. Non-smokers can seek refuge in these structures if the need arises.
• Uncover building entrances from smokers.
There are strict laws governing the construction of a smokers’ shelter. As a general rule, a shelter needs planning permission before it can be built or installed. Since these are mostly located outside buildings, the shelters can be closed off with a bollard to protect their acrylic glass walls.
Smoking shelters are generally constructed of stainless steel. Some are made of powder coated aluminum. These materials are preferred because they are fire resistant. Powder-coated stainless steel and aluminum are also highly resistant to rust and corrosion. Transparent walls must also be fire resistant. It’s also best if the walls are shatterproof because acrylic glass can be vulnerable to some hard knocks. A bollard can be placed around the shelter to keep it safe from vandals.
