We have a possible LEED project for psychiatric patients that have committed a crime. In this building we also have holding cells for patient waiting for trial. In these rooms smoking is prohibited. Since the individual is under federal custody and cannot leave the cell it is design with a balcony where the patient can get fresh air, and also smoke if desired. The requirement of smoking forbidden within 25 feet can therefore not be met. Do anyone have similar experience of special circumstances like this or an opinion if it would be possible to LEED-certify.

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Tristan Roberts

Representative

Vermont House of Representatives

LEEDuser Expert

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Tue, 11/15/2011 - 17:13

Veronika, this is a long shot, but I'm wondering if the balcony is within 25 feet of any other openings, besides the door holding cell?

Susan Walter

HDR

LEEDuser Expert

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Tue, 12/13/2011 - 14:01

Veronika, You'll want to read the LEED HC guidelines on this and ask to be compliant with Option 2. This states that for resident smoking (inpatient psych qualify) where the regulations say you can't take smoking away from the patient, locate smoking balconies 50 feet from entries. The door out there is gasketed and there are other requirements.

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