6.1 Tobacco- and Smoke-Free Outdoor Space

(1.63 points)

Rationale

A tobacco- and smoke-free policy for outdoor spaces can lower tobacco consumption and reduce exposure to secondhand smoke among occupants.

Strategy Requirements

Establish and implement a tobacco- and smoke-free policy that:

1. is applied to all outdoor areas
2. prohibits the use of all forms of smoking, tobacco use, and unregulated nicotine products, including:
   1. cigarettes, cigars
   2. pipes, hookahs, water pipes
   3. electronic cigarettes
   4. smokeless tobacco
3. prohibits the inclusion of designated smoking areas within the project boundary

Alternative Compliance

Establish and implement a smoke-free policy that:

1. is applied to all outdoor areas
2. prohibits the use of all forms of smoking tobacco products:
   1. cigarettes, cigars
   2. electronic cigarettes
   3. pipes, hookahs, water pipes, or any other form of burning tobacco products
3. prohibits the inclusion of designated smoking areas on the project boundary

Design Certification

Submit the following:

1. An official or draft policy detailing one of the following:
   1. a tobacco- and smoke-free policy
   2. a smoke-free policy (Alt Compliance only)
2. An official or draft statement detailing how the policy will be shared with tenants (for multi-tenant projects only)

Built Certification

Submit the following:

1. An official policy detailing one of the following:
   1. a tobacco- and smoke-free policy
   2. a smoke-free policy (Alt Compliance only)
2. An official statement detailing how the policy is shared with tenants (for multi-tenant projects only)