03. Outdoor Space - Tobacco-and Smoke-Free Signage

Provide tobacco- and smoke-free signage at all entrances and outdoor areas

Rationale: Clear and permanent signage prohibiting the use of tobacco discourages smoking and tobacco use, supporting increased compliance with policies and decreased exposure to second-hand smoke, contributing to reduced risk of cardiac and pulmonary conditions for both tobacco users and other occupants.

For the most accurate strategy and documentation requirements, please refer to the digital scorecard made available on the Fitwel Platform.

Requirements

Demonstrate compliance with one of the options below:

Option 1 - Tobacco-Free Signage (Full Credit):

Demonstrate compliance with all the following requirements:

Low-Rise Residential with shared interior spaces (LR+), Low-Rise Residential with no shared interior spaces (LR)

1. Include permanent signage that includes icons and/or language that clearly prohibit smoking and the use of all tobacco products on-site.
2. Ensure signage is mounted permanently on structures such as walls, doors, poles, or stands.
3. Locate signage visible to pedestrians at all of the following locations:
   • all shared building entrances, including main and side entrances
   • all pedestrian entrances into the building(s) from parking areas
   • all designated outdoor space amenities (such as parks, plazas, gardens, outdoor fitness areas, rooftops, terraces, patios or walking trails)
   • all outdoor parking areas and garages

   • entrances to breezeways or shared outdoor stairs leading to residential units

     Note that buildings that include signage indicating that tobacco use and smoking are prohibited within a specific distance from building entrances, vents and/or windows must demonstrate that the area within that distance is not located within the building site.

     Note that signage is not required at private, individual residential entrances.

Option 2 - Smoke-Free Signage (Full Credit):

Demonstrate compliance with all the following requirements:

Low-Rise Residential with shared interior spaces (LR+), Low-Rise Residential with no shared interior spaces (LR)

1. Include permanent signage that includes icons and/or language that clearly prohibit smoking on-site.
2. Ensure signage is mounted permanently on structures such as walls, doors, poles, or stands.
3. Locate signage visible to pedestrians at all of the following locations:
   • all shared building entrances, including main and side entrances
   • all pedestrian entrances into the building from parking areas
   • all designated outdoor space amenities (such as parks, plazas, gardens, outdoor fitness areas, rooftops, terraces, patios or walking trails)
   • all outdoor parking areas and garages.
4. Locate signage visible to pedestrians at all of the following locations:
   • all shared building entrances, including main and side entrances
   • all pedestrian entrances into the building(s) from parking areas
   • all designated outdoor space amenities (such as parks, plazas, gardens, outdoor fitness areas, rooftops, terraces, patios or walking trails)
   • all outdoor parking areas and garages

   • entrances to breezeways or shared outdoor stairs leading to residential units

     Note that buildings that include signage indicating that tobacco use and smoking are prohibited within a specific distance from building entrances, vents and/or windows must demonstrate that the area within that distance is not located within the building site.

     Note that signage is not required at private, individual residential entrances.

Compliance Documentation

Design Pathway (LR+, LR)

Option 1: 

• Requirement 1:
  • Upload annotated design drawings of each unique permanent signage that will be used detailing the language and/or icons prohibiting smoking and the use of all tobacco products on-site.       
• Requirement 2:
  • Upload annotated design drawings of each unique mounted permanent signage that will be used.       
• Requirement 3:
  • Upload an annotated site plan(s) identifying:
    • all shared building entrances, including main and side entrances
    • all pedestrian entrances into the building from parking areas
    • all designated outdoor space amenities (such as parks, plazas, gardens, outdoor fitness areas, or walking trails)
    • all outdoor parking areas and garages
    • all planned signage locations
    • entrances to breezeways or shared outdoor stairs leading to residential units      

Option 2:

• Requirement 1:
  • Upload annotated design drawings of each unique permanent signage that will be used detailing the language and/or icons that prohibit smoking.       
• Requirement 2:
  • Upload annotated design drawings of each unique mounted permanent signage that will be used.       
• Requirement 3:
  • Upload an annotated site plan(s) identifying:
    • all shared building entrances, including main and side entrances
    • all pedestrian entrances into the building from parking areas
    • all designated outdoor space amenities (such as parks, plazas, gardens, outdoor fitness areas, or walking trails)
    • all outdoor parking areas and garages
    • all planned signage locations.   
• Requirement 4:
  • Upload an annotated site plan(s) identifying:
    • all shared building entrances, including main and side entrances
    • all pedestrian entrances into the building from parking areas
    • all designated outdoor space amenities (such as parks, plazas, gardens, outdoor fitness areas, or walking trails)
    • all outdoor parking areas and garages
    • all planned signage locations
    • entrances to breezeways or shared outdoor stairs leading to residential units     

Built Pathway (LR+, LR)

Option 1: 

• Requirement 1:
  • Upload annotated photograph(s) of each unique permanent signage detailing the language and/or icons prohibiting smoking and the use of all tobacco products on-site.      
• Requirement 2:
  • Upload annotated photograph(s) of each unique mounted permanent signage.      
• Requirement 3:
  • Upload an annotated site plan(s) identifying:
    • all shared building entrances, including main and side entrances
    • all pedestrian entrances into the building from parking areas
    • all designated outdoor space amenities (such as parks, plazas, gardens, outdoor fitness areas, or walking trails)
    • all outdoor parking areas and garages
    • all planned signage locations
    • entrances to breezeways or shared outdoor stairs leading to residential units      

Option 2:

• Requirement 1:
  • Upload annotated photograph(s) of each unique permanent signage detailing the language and/or icons that prohibit smoking.      
• Requirement 2:
  • Upload annotated photograph(s) of each unique mounted permanent signage.      
• Requirement 3:
  • Upload an annotated site plan(s) identifying:
    • all shared building entrances, including main and side entrances
    • all pedestrian entrances into the building from parking areas
    • all designated outdoor space amenities (such as parks, plazas, gardens, outdoor fitness areas, or walking trails)
    • all outdoor parking areas and garages
    • all planned signage locations.  
• Requirement 4:
  • Upload an annotated site plan(s) identifying:
    • all shared building entrances, including main and side entrances
    • all pedestrian entrances into the building from parking areas
    • all designated outdoor space amenities (such as parks, plazas, gardens, outdoor fitness areas, or walking trails)
    • all outdoor parking areas and garages
    • all planned signage locations
    • entrances to breezeways or shared outdoor stairs leading to residential units