QuestionsQuestions (CSC MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 30)
It was adopted and promulgated through CSC Memorandum Circular No. 30, pursuant to CSC Resolution No. 91-787 dated July 4, 1991.
It shall take effect upon approval.
Smoking is prohibited inside government offices, buildings, hospitals, medical, dental and optical clinics and dispensaries, including corridors, stairways, inside or elevators, and canteens.
Yes. Smoking is prohibited in classrooms and within the premises of all public schools in all levels. For collegiate and higher levels, the prohibition applies only to classrooms and all other enclosed rooms within the premises, including public libraries and public research rooms/areas.
Enclosed government places used for gatherings or assembly such as mess halls, faculty rooms, staff rooms, session halls, and function rooms.
Inside places for government storage such as storerooms or records rooms, carriers of inflammable liquids and combustible materials, and also inside government vehicles or vessels.
No. It does not apply to areas designated as smoking areas with sufficient ventilation and available exhaust fans.
Legible “NO SMOKING” signs must be provided and posted in conspicuous places.
Smoking covers the carrying of a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe, or other smoking paraphernalia.
Yes. The Circular explicitly states that the act of smoking covers carrying of lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe, or other smoking paraphernalia.
Any violation shall be considered as a ground for disciplinary action.
No. Smoking is prohibited inside covered buildings including corridors, stairways, and inside or elevators.
Yes. For collegiate and higher levels, the prohibition applies not only to classrooms but also to all other enclosed rooms, including public libraries and public research rooms/areas.
They must have sufficient ventilation and available exhaust fans.