LEED v5 O+M Rating System_February 2026 - Page 071

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Indoor Environmental Quality Prerequisite

EQp2

REQUIRED

To prevent or minimize exposure of building occupants, indoor surfaces, and ventilation air distribution systems to environmental tobacco smoke.

Achievement Pathways	Points
Existing Buildings	N/A
Prohibit Smoking
Existing Buildings—Schools	N/A
Prohibit Smoking
Existing Buildings—Residential	N/A
Option 2. Compartmentalization of Residential Units

Comply with all the following requirements:

Indoor smoking: Prohibit smoking inside the building.
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 code, from all entries, outdoor air intakes, and operable windows.
Communicate the no-smoking policy to occupants of the building and have in place provisions for enforcement or prohibitive signage.

Schools

Prohibit smoking on-site. Signage must be posted at the property line indicating the nosmoking policy.

Residential Only

Compartmentalization of Residential Units

Meet the preceding requirements for common areas.

U.S. Green Building Council LEED v5 Reference Guide for Operations and Maintenance, November 2025 Edition 65