CITY OF PORTLAND

HUMAN RESOURCES

ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

EMPLOYEE BEHAVIOR & EXPECTATIONS

SMOKING

Rule

All City of Portland facilities are “smoke free" areas. City employees share in the responsibility for adhering to this rule and for bringing it to the attention of persons visiting City buildings and facilities.

Smoking Instruments

Any cigar, cigarette, pipe or other smoking equipment.

Smoking in City Vehicles

City vehicles are considered designated work areas under this rule and as such are "smoke free" except as designated.

Smoking Breaks

No additional breaks or rest periods will be granted to employees who smoke. For information on breaks and rest periods, see Administrative Rule on Hours of Work.

References

City Code 8.65

Administrative Rule History

Adopted by Council March 6, 2002

Effective April 5, 2002