LEED v5 BD+C Rating System_November 2025_clean - Page 160
Extracted Content
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 vehicle emissions .
REQUIREMENTS
| Achievement Pathways | Points |
|---|---|
New Construction and Core and Shell | N/A |
Prohibit Smoking | |
AND | AND |
Prohibit Vehicle Idling | Prohibit Vehicle Idling |
Comply with the following requirements:
Prohibit Smoking
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Indoor smoking : Prohibit smoking inside the building with limited exceptions (see below).
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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.
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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.
U.S. Green Building Council LEED v5 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, November 2025 Edition 153