MAN SMOKES AT VOID DECK DAILY LIKE HIS HOUSE, RESIDENTS ANNOYED

A resident in Ang Mo Kio posted photos of a man smoking at the void deck by the lift lobby of the HDB, he claims that the man is often smoking at the location.

Here is what the netizen wrote:

This guy always smokes at Lift A landing, block 346 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3. The picture was taken today(July 6) at 9 pm.

The smoke from cigarettes will fill up the area near the lift forcing everyone to take the lift to breathe in his second-hand smoke.

Under the law, smokers are to smoke at least 5m from buildings.

What does the law say:

According to NEA guidelines, smoking is prohibited in covered and sheltered areas which include HDB void decks.

Offenders can be fined S$200. If convicted in court, individuals may be liable to a fine of up to S$1,000.