Clearing the Air: Creating Smoke-Free Environments for WELL Certification

“Smoking kills. If you’re killed, you’ve lost a very important part of your life.” – Brooke Shields. This quote underscores the seriousness of smoking’s impact on our health and the need for smoke-free environments. In this article, we will explore the A02.1 and A02.2 WELL certification credits: Prohibiting Indoor and Outdoor Smoking.

The credits stress the importance of smoke-free environments, both indoor and outdoor, for the health and wellbeing of building occupants. Smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes, can significantly degrade air quality, leading to numerous health issues for both smokers and non-smokers. By prohibiting smoking in and around the building, we can ensure cleaner, healthier spaces for occupants.

For A02.1, the requirement is straightforward:

• Smoking and the use of e-cigarettes is prohibited in all interior spaces within the project boundary.

For A02.2, there are two options:

Option 1: No smoking signage Smoking and the use of e-cigarettes is prohibited in the following areas, and signage must be permanently mounted to clearly communicate the ban:

• Outdoors at ground level within 25 ft (or the maximum extent allowable by local codes) of all entrances, operable windows and building air intakes.
• On decks, patios, balconies, rooftops and other occupiable outdoor areas above ground level.

Option 2: No applicable outdoor spaces The project does not have the following spaces:

• Decks, patios, balconies, rooftops and other occupiable outdoor areas above ground level.
• Doors that open to the exterior.

About Firstgreen Consulting

At Firstgreen Consulting, we understand the importance of creating healthier environments for everyone. We can help you implement effective no-smoking policies both inside and outside your building. Our team can guide you in setting up clear signage, help communicate these rules to all building occupants, and ensure that these policies are incorporated into your operations schedule. We believe in a healthier, cleaner, and greener future, and are here to support you in your journey towards achieving it.