Designated Smoking Area Sign with Arrow – Vertical

Description Overview This sign adds a critical element that none of the other smoking area signs in this series include — a directional arrow. The bold upward-pointing arrow above the green-circle cigarette icon transforms this from a location marker into an active wayfinding tool, telling approaching visitors not just that a smoking area exists, but that it lies in a specific direction. This three-element composition — arrow, icon, text — creates a complete navigational sequence: go this way, look for this symbol, this is what it means. No other sign in this category accomplishes all three functions simultaneously. For large Los Angeles properties where the designated smoking area is not immediately visible from the main entrance — hotels with smoking courtyards tucked behind the lobby, office campuses with smoking shelters at the far end of the parking structure, entertainment venues with smoking areas around the corner from the main entrance — this directional version eliminates the guesswork that causes smokers to light up in the wrong place. It is the most operationally useful sign in the entire smoking area series, reducing both compliance issues and the need for staff to repeatedly redirect guests. Key Features & Benefits Upward-pointing directional arrow above the icon converts this sign from a location marker into an active wayfinding tool Three-element design — arrow, cigarette icon, text — delivers navigation, identification, and designation in a single panel Most operationally effective option in the series for properties where the smoking area is not directly visible from the main entry point Reduces smoking-in-wrong-location incidents by actively directing guests before they make the wrong choice Green-circle cigarette icon maintains international symbol recognition between the arrow and the text Vertical 18″ × 24″ format mounts cleanly on corridor walls, lobby columns, and pathway-adjacent surfaces Built for permanent outdoor installation — resistant to sun, rain, and temperature extremes Ideal for Los Angeles hotels, office campuses, entertainment venues, and any large property where the smoking area requires active directional guidance Technical Specifications Size: 18″ × 24″ Material: Maxmetal® (aluminum composite panel — rigid, lightweight, weather-resistant) Print Options: Standard: Digitally printed vinyl applied to Maxmetal® Reflective: Direct Digital print on reflective sheeting Mounting Options: Drilled holes available (posts, walls, columns, corridor panels) Corners: Square or rounded corners available Use: Suitable for long-term outdoor exposure in sun, rain, and temperature changes