In which areas is smoking strictly prohibited?

Smoking is strictly prohibited in resident rooms and near oxygen due to the significant safety hazards associated with these settings. Oxygen is flammable and can greatly enhance the intensity of a fire. Therefore, having an open flame or spark from smoking can pose a serious risk not only to the individual smoking but to entire facilities and the people within them.

Furthermore, resident rooms are typically private areas where individuals may be vulnerable or unable to escape a dangerous situation quickly. Prohibiting smoking in these places is essential for maintaining a safe environment for all residents and staff, particularly in healthcare and residential settings where the presence of oxygen tanks is common.

While there may be specific restrictions in other areas, such as public restrooms and dining areas, parking lots, service areas, libraries, and study rooms, the combination of oxygen's flammability and the sensitivity of resident rooms creates an especially critical need for prohibition in that context.