🚭 Ontario SFOA Compliant No Smoking & No Vaping Signs

Ensure your Ontario business meets Smoke-Free Ontario Act 2017 requirements with professionally designed compliance signage. Required for all workplaces and public places - post at entrances, exits, and washrooms to avoid penalties and protect public health.

⚖️ Legal Requirements Under SFOA 2017

• Mandatory Posting: All entrances, exits, and washrooms in enclosed workplaces
• Minimum Size Requirements: 10cm x 10cm for single signs, 15cm x 20cm for dual signs
• Clear Visibility: Signs must be posted where clearly visible to public
• Penalty Avoidance: Fines up to $5,000 for non-compliance in Toronto, similar across Ontario
• Universal Coverage: Applies to tobacco, e-cigarettes, and cannabis in all forms
• Health Protection: Protects workers and public from second-hand smoke/vapour

🏗️ Where SFOA Signs Are Required

🏢 Enclosed Workplaces & Public Places:

• Office Buildings - All entrances, exits, washrooms
• Retail Stores - Customer entrances and employee areas
• Restaurants & Bars - Indoor dining areas, washrooms
• Healthcare Facilities - Patient areas, staff entrances
• Educational Institutions - School and university buildings
• Manufacturing Facilities - Production areas, break rooms

🚗 Additional Posting Locations:

• Company Vehicles - Work trucks, delivery vehicles
• Temporary Structures - Construction trailers, event facilities
• Public Transportation - Transit shelters within 9 metres
• Children's Areas - Playgrounds (20-metre restriction zones)

🎨 Sign Material Options

🌐 Language Options for Ontario Compliance

🇨🇦 English Only Signs:

• "NO SMOKING" - 10cm x 10cm individual signs
• "NO VAPING" - 10cm x 10cm individual signs
• "NO SMOKING / NO VAPING" - 15cm x 20cm combination signs
• Universal symbols - Internationally recognized icons

🇫🇷 English/French Bilingual Signs:

• "NO SMOKING / DÉFENSE DE FUMER" - 10cm x 10cm
• "NO VAPING / INTERDICTION DE VAPOTER" - 10cm x 10cm
• Dual bilingual signs - 15cm x 20cm combination
• Equal text prominence - Both languages clearly visible

📏 SFOA Size & Placement Requirements

🏛️ Health Unit Enforcement & Penalties

Ontario Public Health Units actively enforce SFOA compliance. Protect your business with proper signage to avoid costly penalties and maintain public health standards.

⚠️ Potential Penalties for Non-Compliance:

• Individual violations: Up to $1,000 fines
• Business violations: Up to $5,000 fines (Toronto example)
• Repeat offences: Escalating penalty structure
• Business licensing: Potential impact on permits
• Public reputation: Health inspection reports

🔍 Health Inspector Compliance Checklist

• ✅ Sign presence at all required locations
• ✅ Proper sizing meeting minimum dimensions (10cm x 10cm or 15cm x 20cm)
• ✅ Clear visibility and appropriate placement
• ✅ Correct messaging including both smoking and vaping
• ✅ Language compliance (bilingual where required)
• ✅ Physical condition (readable, not damaged)

🏗️ Professional Installation Service

Expert sign installation across the Niagara Region. Our certified team ensures proper placement and SFOA compliance for your Ontario business.

• ✅ Site assessment and compliance review
• ✅ Strategic placement for maximum visibility
• ✅ Professional mounting with quality hardware
• ✅ Compliance documentation for health inspections
• ✅ Multi-location service for business chains

🌟 Local Advantage - Niagara Region SFOA Specialists

• Same-day service (Fort Erie pickup) • Free Niagara delivery • Ontario-wide shipping
• SFOA expertise - 8+ years Ontario compliance experience
• Health unit relationships - Direct contact with local inspectors
• Multi-language service - French Services Act compliance
• Volume discounts - Corporate and multi-location pricing

❓ SFOA Compliance FAQ

📞 SFOA Compliance Consultation

Unsure about your SFOA size requirements? Our compliance specialists provide free consultation on sign sizing, placement requirements, and health unit expectations for Ontario businesses.