in regard to the new smoking ban what does "wholly or substantially enclosed" means (in ref to building)

Answer 1

It means that it is not possible to claim exemption on the grounds that you've left the outside door propped open. The Government has drawn up definitions of what constitutes a 'wholly' or 'substantially' enclosed premises:


Wholly enclosed

Premises will be considered to be enclosed if they have a ceiling or roof and, except for doors, windows or passageways, are wholly enclosed, whether on a permanent or temporary basis.


Substantially enclosed

Premises will be considered to be substantially enclosed if they have a ceiling or roof, but there are openings in the walls which are less than half of the total area of walls, including other structures that serve the purpose of walls and constitute the perimeter of the premises. When determining the area of an opening, no account can be taken of openings in which doors, windows or other fittings can be opened or shut

For this regulation, 'roof' includes any fixed or moveable structure which is capable of covering all or part of premises.

Essentially a premises is considered as substantially enclosed if it has a roof and is more than 50% walled.

Answer 2

Without the entire reading of the ban...it appears that the smoking ban is in effect for any area of the building that is enclosed by four walls.

If there were an open area part of the building such as a portion that is partially inside and outside where sufficient ventilation is available....that may exclude the restrictions for other areas which lack proper ventilation which are totally enclosed.

Answer 3

I would guess wholly means inside the resturant, and substantially would be an area that, while not inside the building, is mostly enclosed.

Answer 4

I would imagine that would be described as a closed-off section of the establishment where there are minimal entry ways. Each county has it's own restrictions on such enclosed sections.

Answer 5

Like a room or a lean which is enclosed on two or more sides. Basically anywhere indoors or partially covered

Answer 6

In any part of the building eg you can no longer have a smoking room or area

Answer 7

It means no more than 50% of the total area (i.e two walls and a roof covering).

Answer 8

Hahaha smoking losers

Answer 9

four walls and a roof

Answer 10

it means whatever the non smoking prick want it to mean