Smoking ban

Smoking ban

Intent: 

To deter smoking, minimize occupant exposure to second hand smoke, and reduce smoke pollution.

BACKGROUND

Over 42 million adults in the U.S. and over a billion individuals worldwide are cigarette smokers. In the U.S. alone, smoking tobacco is related to over 400,000 premature annual deaths. Furthermore, the average life expectancy of a smoker is 10 years less than that of a non-smoker. In addition to nicotine, cigarettes contain about 600 ingredients that form over 7,000 compounds when burned, of which at least 69 are known to be carcinogenic. Secondhand smoke exposes non-smokers to the same toxins, increasing the number of people subject to health risks from smoking.

Part 1
Indoor Smoking Ban

Building policy or local code reflects the following:
a.5
Smoking and the use of e-cigarettes is prohibited inside the project.

Part 2
Outdoor Smoking Ban

Signage is present to indicate:
a.1
A smoking ban within 7.5 m [25 ft] (or the maximum extent allowable by local codes) of all entrances, operable windows and building air intakes.
b.
A smoking ban on all decks, patios, balconies, rooftops and other regularly occupied exterior building spaces.
c.
The hazards of smoking, in all areas beyond 7.5m of the building entrances (if smoking is permitted in this areas). These signs are to be placed along all walkways with a distance of not more than 30 m [100 ft] between signs.

Part 3
Smoke-Free Campus

Signage must be present at all major entrances to the school property to show:
a.
Smoking is prohibited on school property.
b.
The hazards of smoking.