According to estimates of physicians and sociologists, 40% of Russians are heavy smokers.The share of male smokers in the amount of up to 60%.These frightening figures pushed our government to take active measures to combat addiction.But while the changes in the law did not come into his force.Therefore, such a mundane and very common as smoking in the stairwell, acute care of our compatriots.We'll talk about it in more detail.
So it is permissible to smoke in the stairwell?The law in this case stands on the side of the neighbors of the smoker and gives them the right to go to the police with a collective complaint with reference to the relevant articles of the Housing Code (Section 2, Article 39, item 3) and of the Administrative Code (Chapter 6).If you manage to achieve some action on the part of the police, on the smoker will be imposed an administrative fine for smoking in the stairwell, is from 500 to 1000 rubles.If not taken any measures, the authority should be the next city prosecutor's office.Referring to the complaint on the inaction of the police, you are highly likely to be able to get justice.Do not be afraid to assert their rights - all this is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance.
By the way, current tenants of apartment buildings often seek to solve this problem in a more civilized way.The question of whether to allow smoking in the stairwell, rises to the general meeting of owners.Unfortunately, this method can not be called an official and legitimate - the owners of premises do not have absolutely no right to make decisions that endanger people's health.Well, if such a meeting of the tenants will be able to peacefully negotiate the unacceptability of smoking in the stairwell, then it will help to avoid unnecessary disputes and disagreements.
Surely the vast majority of Russians have already heard about the formal adoption of a law banning smoking not only in the stairwell, but also in all public places.It will enter into force only in June 2014 and will be distributed to government agencies, all kinds of land and air transport, playgrounds, stairwells, bars, restaurants, etc.The only exception was specially equipped premises in factories, offices and businesses, as well as airports, train stations and subway (15 meters from the entrance).And the so-called "smoking room" would have to be equipped with modern air conditioning, retardant smoke outside the building.In addition, the walls of them may not be clear - this measure will protect nonsmokers or drop addiction employees from unnecessary temptations.
Thus, smoking in the stairwell of an administrative offense, and infringement of personal rights.Addressing a formal complaint to the police, you protect themselves and their families from the negative effects of tobacco smoke.Remember that only the bold and decisive measures will lead to the restoration of justice.
