EQ PREREQ – Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control
25 ft away → 10 ft signage → 0 indoor smoking
- Goal: Keep smoke OUT of the building and away from people
- Approach:
→ No smoking indoors
→ Control smoking outdoors
👉 Memory shortcut:
“No smoking inside + Keep smoke far away outside”
🔹 2. INTENT
Protect occupants from:
- Secondhand smoke (ETS)
- Health risks (lung cancer, heart disease)
🔹 3. COMPLIANCE OPTIONS
📊 Option Comparison Table
Requirement | Option 1 (All Projects) | Option 2 (Residential Only) |
Indoor smoking | ❌ Prohibited | ❌ Prohibited in common areas |
Outdoor smoking | Allowed ONLY in designated areas | Same (if applicable) |
Distance rule | 25 ft from entries, intakes, windows | Same |
Property line control | Must prohibit smoking in business-use areas | Not emphasized |
Signage | Required | Required |
Documentation | Not required | Must be in lease/covenants |
🔹 4. KEY REQUIREMENTS
🚫 Indoor Smoking
- Completely prohibited
- ❗ No indoor smoking rooms allowed
🌬️ Outdoor Smoking
Must be:
- At least 25 feet (7.5 m) away from:
- Entrances
- Air intakes
- Operable windows
👉 Classic exam number
🏢 Property Line Rule
- Must prohibit smoking:
- Even outside property line
- If space is used for business (e.g., sidewalk café)
👉 Very common tricky question
🪧 Signage
- Required within:
- 10 feet (3 m) of entrances
👉 Another classic exam number
🏠 Residential Exception (Option 2)
- Smoking banned in:
- Common areas
- Must be included in:
- Lease agreements
- Covenants
🏫 Special Case: Schools
- Smoking prohibited on:
- Entire site
- Signage at:
- Property boundary
👉 Exam favorite
🔹 5. IMPORTANT NUMBERS (MEMORIZE)
Requirement | Value |
Smoking distance | 25 feet |
Signage distance | 10 feet |
Indoor smoking | 0 tolerance |
🔹 6. COMMON EXAM TRAPS 🚨
❗ Trap 1: Indoor Smoking Rooms
- NOT allowed (except residential nuance)
- Even with ventilation → ❌
❗ Trap 2: Property Line
- Applies even outside site boundary
- If used for business → must control
❗ Trap 3: Local Codes
- If local code conflicts:
- You can still comply with LEED
- OR document code limitation
❗ Trap 4: Residential Projects
- Only exception where:
- Smoking allowed in private units
- But NOT in common areas
Official FAQs
What is the minimum required distance for outdoor smoking areas from building entrances?
B. 15 feet
C. 25 feet
D. 50 feet
✅ Answer: C
Where must no-smoking signage be located?
B. Within 25 feet of entrances
C. Within 10 feet of entrances
D. Inside only
✅ Answer: C
Which of the following is allowed under LEED?
B. Smoking in mechanical rooms
C. Smoking in designated outdoor areas ≥25 ft away
D. Smoking near air intakes
✅ Answer: C
A building allows smoking 15 feet from the entrance. Does it comply?
B. No
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
Minimum distance is 25 feet
A cafe places seating on a public sidewalk outside its property line. What must the project do?
B. Allow smoking
C. Prohibit smoking in that area
D. Install filtration systems
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
If used for business → must control smoking
A residential building prohibits smoking in common areas and includes it in lease agreements. Which option is this?
B. Option 2
C. Both
D. Not compliant
✅ Answer: B
A project cannot meet the 25-foot rule due to local code restrictions. What should the team do?
B. Cancel certification
C. Provide documentation of code limitation
D. Move entrances
✅ Answer: C
Which strategy BEST achieves the intent of this prerequisite Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control?
B. Increasing ventilation
C. Eliminating smoking exposure
D. Monitoring CO₂ levels
✅ Answer: C
Which project type has the MOST stringent ETS requirement?
B. Residential building
C. School
D. Retail
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
Schools require no smoking on entire site
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