Note: This pilot credit was closed for new registrations as of March 1, 2012.
Secondhand smoke inhalation is a leading cause of lung cancer. Prohibiting smoking has become law in most non-residential buildings, but has not yet taken a foothold in multi-family homes.
Additional Questions
- Did the project team understand the importance of this credit?
- Was there resistance from the project team to pursue this credit? If so, from whom, and what were their arguments?
- Do you feel it’s reasonable to prohibit smoking on private patios/decks, if they are within 25 feet of entries, outdoor intakes, and operable windows?
Credit Submittals
General
- Register for Pilot Credit(s) LEEDuser.com, and participate in online forum
- Submit the feedback survey using the link on the USGBC.org credit page; supply PDF of your survey/confirmation of completion with credit documentation
Credit Specific
- Provide a copy of rental/lease agreements or condo/coop agreements prohibiting smoking in required areas.
- Documentation, either through photographs or plans, of signage prohibiting smoking in required areas, and/or allowing it at least 25 feet from entries, outdoor intakes, and operable window
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