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Jump to full article: dcmilitary.com, 2009-05-07
Author: Courtesy Naval District Washington Fire & Emergency Fire Prevention Branch
Intro: Recently two of Naval Support Activity (NSA) North Potomac's installations have experienced fires with all signs leading to the improper discarding of smoking materials. These smoking materials were discarded near plants and mulched areas either from people smoking in non-smoking areas, or from being discarded from moving vehicles. As a result of theses actions the recent fires have resulted in property loss on the installations. . . .
In an attempt to eliminate these types of incidents in the future, the Naval District Washington (NDW) Fire Prevention Division would like to remind everyone of the current NDW Instruction 5100.2C. This document defines the policy for smoking and tobacco use for NDW and all tenant command activities located onboard installations under the regional jurisdiction.
In accordance with this document, the described policies are applicable to all Department of Defense, military personnel, civilian employees (including non-appropriated fund employees), contract personnel, military families and visitors.
The instruction states that smoking is not allowed in any government vehicles, buildings or garages. Also, smoking is not permitted in any common areas. Smoking is only allowed in ''Designated smoking areas" which are identified by signs and tobacco receptacles. Employees should make themselves aware of these areas and be sure to use them.
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