Temporary exemption for Police detention cells or interview roomsN.I.
7.—(1) A designated room which is a detention cell or interview room is not smoke-free.
(2) In this regulation—
“designated room” means a room which—
has been designated in writing by the person in charge of the premises in which the room is situated as being a room in which smoking is permitted;
has a ceiling and, except for doors and windows, is completely enclosed on all sides by solid, floor-to-ceiling walls;
does not have a ventilation system that ventilates into any other part of the premises (except any other designated room) or other premises; and
is clearly marked as a room in which smoking is permitted;
“detention cell” means a room within a police station which is used for the purposes of detaining persons in cell accommodation;
“interview room” means a room within a CARE suite which is used for the purposes of interviewing persons; and
“CARE suite” means a Child Abuse and Rape Enquiries suite.
(3) Paragraphs (1) and (2) shall cease to have effect on 30th April 2008.