[Code 1971, § 2-15]
(a)
In accordance with Public Health Law art. 13-E [§ 1399-n
et seq.], smoking in public areas operated or maintained by the city
is prohibited unless in designated areas identified by SMOKING PERMITTED
signs.
(b)
The following buildings are subject to this policy:
(1)
The City Municipal Building;
(2)
Fanny E. Bartlett Center;
(3)
City Garage;
(4)
City Sewage Plant;
(5)
Community Center;
(6)
City Recreation Center;
(7)
Filtration Plant;
(8)
Fire Department Central Station;
(9)
Fire Department Station No. 1;
(10)
Fire Training Center;
(11)
Water Maintenance Shop;
(12)
Electrician's Workshop (War Vets Park);
(13)
Parks Department Workshop (Bradner's Stadium).
(c)
The mayor shall from time to time designate an agent responsible
for each building to notify those in violation of these policies.
The agents' names shall be posted as required by law.
(d)
Smoking is specifically prohibited in all municipally maintained
restrooms, elevators, hallways, auditoriums, and all areas which contain
office equipment used in common. Smoking is also prohibited in conference
or meeting rooms and municipal vehicles used by more than one person,
unless all occupants agree to allow smoking.
(e)
An enclosed smoking room may be designated upon request if space
is available. Conflicts should be brought to the attention of employees'
supervisory personnel.
(f)
Employees found smoking outside of designated smoking areas will be considered in violation of this policy and may be subject to penalties for violation of personnel policies. Other persons shall be punished as provided in section 1-9. Copies of these rules will be distributed and posted to all employees and to all perspective employees upon request.
(g)
City employees will be notified of amendments to this section in
accordance with state law.
