Establish and implement a tobacco- and smoke-free policy for all indoor areas

Rationale: Developing and implementing a policy that prohibits all forms of tobacco use decreases smoking and tobacco consumption, supporting improved indoor air quality and reducing exposure to secondhand smoke — contributing to a reduced risk of cardiac and pulmonary conditions for both tobacco users and other occupants.

Requirements

Demonstrate compliance with one of the options below:

Option 1 - Tobacco-Free Indoor Areas (Full Credit):

To achieve full credit, demonstrate compliance with all of the following requirements:

1. Establish a tobacco and smoke-free policy that applies to all indoor areas within the building, including dwelling units.

2. Ensure that the policy includes language that clearly prohibits the use of all forms of smoking, tobacco, and unregulated nicotine products, including:

• cigarettes, cigars (commercially- or self-rolled)
• pipes, hookahs, water pipes
• electronic cigarettes
• smokeless tobacco (such as snuff, snus, chew/dip)
• tobacco use including smoking, chewing, dipping, or any other use of tobacco products.

3. Ensure the policy prohibits the inclusion of designated smoking areas within the building.

Option 2 - Smoke-Free Indoor Areas (Partial Credit):

The project may achieve partial credit by demonstrating compliance with the following requirements:

1. Establish a smoke-free policy that applies to all indoor areas within the project.

Indoor areas include dwelling units.

2. Ensure that the policy includes language that clearly prohibits the use of all forms of smoking, including:

• cigarettes, cigars (commercially- or self-rolled)
• pipes, hookahs, water pipes
• electronic cigarettes.

3. Ensure the policy prohibits the inclusion of designated smoking areas within the building.

Compliance Documentation

Types of compliance documentation required:

• Policy
• Certified statements