WRTC2014 Smoking Policy

Smoking is a topic that has very different attitudes between individuals and cultures. To avoid misunderstanding and possible danger, the WRTC2014 Organizing Committee is making the following statement about smoking.

Many Americans are offended by smoking and are bothered by the fumes. Even in the few locations that permit smoking, you may be asked to extinguish your cigarette. If you must smoke, do so outdoors, well away from the building and other persons.

In the USA, smoking is prohibited in many public and private buildings. Some buildings prohibit smoking outdoors near the building. Check the building policy before lighting up.

The HQ Hotel (DoubleTree) is 100% non-smoking – SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN ANY PART OF THE BUILDING, including guest rooms. If a guest is caught violating this policy, the hotel may evict the guest. WRTC2014, Inc. will not be responsible for finding or paying for alternate accommodations. YOU WILL BE CHARGED $200 IF YOU SMOKE IN THE HOTEL ROOM. WRTC2014, Inc. will not be responsible for this fee – it will be charged to the guest’s credit card.

Unless specifically authorized by the driver, there is no smoking in vehicles provided by WRTC2014, Inc. or its volunteers for transportation to sites, tours, airport, etc. Please do not pressure the driver to allow smoking.

SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN THE TENT at the operating site. The tent is not made of flameproof material, so smoking or using an open flame in the tent is dangerous. WRTC2014, Inc. will not be responsible for any injury or damage to equipment resulting from smoking or use of an open flame in the tent.

Never smoke or light a flame near the generator or fuel tank.

If you need nicotine as a replacement for a cigarette, there is a gum called “Nicorette” that is widely available in any drug store or grocery store.

Electronic cigarettes (e-cig or e-cigarettes) permitted at the operating sites or in the tent only with the agreement of the referee and the competitors at that site.

 

Refer any questions to info@wrtc2014.org.