Radiant Heating for Outdoor Smoking Areas

Provide a comfortable smoking area that respects regulations and is pleasant year-round

Whether in a professional establishment, café, hotel, or public space, creating an outdoor smoking area is essential today. To ensure user comfort even in winter or cold weather, adding radiant heating helps maintain a pleasant temperature without compromising safety, aesthetics, or regulatory compliance.

Why heat a smoking area with radiant heating?

Smoking areas are by definition open or semi-open spaces where ventilation is mandatory. Radiant heaters are particularly suitable because they emit direct heat without unnecessarily warming the ambient air:

• Immediate and targeted warmth
• No air mixing, no ventilation, no noise
• No flame: maximum safety
• Discreet installation on wall or ceiling
• ERP-compliant and fire safety rules respected

Which types of heaters to choose for a smoking area?

• Short wave (IR-A): for fully open, wind-exposed areas
• Medium wave (IR-M): for semi-sheltered areas (awnings, canopies, glass walls)
• Compact models: preferred for small business or terrace spaces

Recommended power by area size

Recommendations by space type:

• Small smoking area (1-2 persons): 1,200 to 1,500 W
• Outdoor reception or business area (3-5 persons): 2,000 to 2,400 W
• Large hotel or restaurant smoking area: several modules of 1,800 to 2,400 W spaced apart

Recommended installation:

• Wall or under-canopy mounting at 2.0 – 2.5 m height
• Inclined orientation towards seating or standing zones
• High IP rating recommended: minimum IP55 (IP65 if fully exposed)

Models suited for smoking areas

• HEATSCOPE® Spot: powerful radiation, compact design
• HEATSTRIP® Intense: robustness and efficiency, ideal under shelter or light roofing
• HEATSCOPE® Vision: no visible light, perfect for discretion in businesses or premium terraces

Compliance with ERP standards and legal obligations

Smoking areas must adhere to strict rules on ventilation, accessibility, and fire safety. Electric radiant heaters comply with all these requirements:

• No gas or smoke emissions
• No fuel storage
• Compliance with ERP rules
• Compatible with access control and lighting systems

Also to read

• Heating for restaurant terraces
• Heating for hotel outdoor spaces

Need a discreet, efficient and compliant heating system for your smoking area? Our team will help you choose the most suitable model for your configuration and activity.