Under North Carolina law, smoking is permitted in designated smoking rooms in hotels, motels, and inns, as long as the rooms are ventilated separately from other areas of the establishment. These smoking rooms must be equipped with exhaust systems that are designed to remove smoke from the room and prevent it from entering other parts of the building. Additionally, smoking is allowed in designated smoking areas in certain private clubs, as long as the areas are not accessible to the general public. In Charlotte, smoking is further restricted by the city's Clean Air Ordinance, which prohibits smoking in all enclosed public places and workplaces, including bars and restaurants. However, like the state law, the city ordinance allows for designated smoking rooms in hotels, motels, and inns, as long as they meet certain requirements. These requirements include having a separate ventilation system, being located in a separate area that is not accessible to non-smokers, and being clearly marked as a smoking room. It is important to note that smoking is not permitted in any common areas of hotels, motels, and inns in Charlotte, including lobbies, hallways, and elevators. This means that smoking rooms must be located in a separate area that is only accessible to guests who are staying in the room. Charlotte's Clean Air Ordinance also prohibits smoking in outdoor areas of restaurants and bars, as well as in city parks and playgrounds. This means that smokers are not allowed to smoke in outdoor seating areas of restaurants and bars, or in any public areas where children are present. It is important to note that smoking is not permitted in any common areas of hotels, motels, and inns in Charlotte, including lobbies, hallways, and elevators. This means that smoking rooms must be located in a separate area that is only accessible to guests who are staying in the room. Charlotte's Clean Air Ordinance also prohibits smoking in outdoor areas of restaurants and bars, as well as in city parks and playgrounds. This means that smokers are not allowed to smoke in outdoor seating areas of restaurants and bars, or in any public areas where children are present.