Requirements for Hotel Projects

Shakir, The guideline states under the implementation section that "if interior smoking areas are incorporated within the building, install separate ventilation systems" ... "test their effectiveness to ensure that they are isolated from the non-smoking portions of the building". Thus, a dedicated exhaust system is needed for all rooms that allows smoking. But there apparently are no specific requirements for negative pressure if you use case 2 (residential and hospitality projects). For hotels (hospitality projects), weather stripping, sealing and etc. are needed for all doors or operable windows which separates - the building and the exterior - the building and potential smoking partitions (rooms, areas, etc) This is in addition to the dedicated exhaust system as previously stated. However, you should note that if you opt for case 2 (Residential & hospitality projects only), all common areas of the building, such as a restaurant or bar, will have to be designated as non-smoking. Source: Reference guide + leed online submittals (the format of the submittals seems to indicate this as well)