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Indoor Environmental Quality Prerequisite

NO SMOKING OR VEHICLE IDLING

EQp3

REQUIRED

New Construction Core and Shell

INTENT

To minimize exposure to tobacco smoke, smoke from tobacco substitutes or cannabis, and vehicl e emissions.

REQUIREMENTS
Achievement pathwaysPoints
New Construction and Core and ShellN/A
Prohibit Smoking
ANDAND
Prohibit Vehicle IdlingProhibit Vehicle Idling

Comply with the following requirements:

Prohibit Smoking

  • Indoor smoking : Prohibit smoking inside the building with limited exceptions (see below).

  • Outdoor smoking : Prohibit smoking outside the building except in designated smoking areas located at least 25 feet (7.5 meters) (or the maximum extent allowable by local codes) from all entries, outdoor air intakes, and operable windows.

  • School projects : Prohibit all smoking on-site.

AND

Prohibit Vehicle Idling

  • Prohibit vehicle idling on-site.

Communicate the no-smoking and vehicle idling prohibition policy to occupants. Have in place provisions for enforcement or prohibitive signage.

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