City of Fresno Apartments and Rented Condos go SMOKE-FREE
On October 14, 2021, the Fresno City Council passed a local law that bans smoking in multi-unit housing. This policy will take effect January 1, 2022.
Who does the local law apply to?
- Apartment Tenants
- Condo Renters
- Renters living in properties that have more than 2 units and that share a wall
Where is smoking banned?
- Indoor Common Areas: halls, pathways, lobbies, elevators, stairs, community rooms, gym facilities, parking garages, parking lots, restrooms, laundry rooms
- Outdoor Common Areas: courtyards, playgrounds, swimming pools, tennis courts, grassy or landscaped areas, picnic areas
Where is smoking allowed?
- Exclusive outdoor areas: private balconies, decks, porches, or patios
- Designated smoking areas: outdoor areas 20 feet away from playgrounds, swimming pools, tennis courts, picnic areas, doorways, ventilation systems, windows, and air conditioners
For people living in multi-unit housing, up to 60% of the air they breathe can come from neighboring units. If a neighbor smokes, that means they’re breathing in secondhand smoke, which can cause a variety of health problems in people of all ages.
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Did You Know?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about 50,000 non-smokers die every year from diseases caused by secondhand smoke exposure.
FACT
About 8 in 10 multi-unit housing residents have chosen to make their own homes smoke-free.
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There’s no such thing as a “risk-free” level of exposure to secondhand smoke, no matter how healthy you may be.
FACT
Smoke Free Multi-Unit Housing Resources
Are you a property manager/Owner and want your community to adopt smoke-free multi-unit housing laws? Do you want your community to adopt smoke-free multi-unit housing laws? Click the button below for some helpful resources and vital statistics to guide you in creating effective policy change.
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How You Can Help
While many communities already have laws that prohibit smoking in multi-unit housing, landlords can still voluntarily prohibit smoking. If you’re a tenant or landlord and want your housing to be smoke-free, or want to make a difference in the health of our community, download more helpful resources here. Contact us to find out how we can help implement and enforce smoke-free housing!
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