by Wolf Bird » Fri Nov 22, '13, 2:14 pm
I have some mixed feelings. As someone studying environmental management, which overlaps considerably with public health and indoor air quality, this is a toughie for me. If someone smokes indoors in their own home without other occupants, fine. But in a condo or apartment setup, if the ventilation/HVAC system is bad, or if insulation is inadequate, as is often the case, smoking inside could be problematic to other residents with allergies, asthma, etc. if the smoke is able to move easily into other units. Plus, smoke can be highly damaging to the property if it's owned by someone else.
It also notes that Cambridge, MA, where I used to live and still spend a ton of time, has a similar law. Not surprising, as we have the Harvard School of Public Health in the area.
That said, is this the best way to deal with it? Not sure. A blanket ban doesn't seem the best way here, as you could certainly argue it infringes too much on the rights of smokers to smoke. However, the article also notes that the community generally supports the measure, and demand for smoke-free apartments is high and far outstrips supply.
Talk about a balancing act.
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Wolf Bird on Fri Nov 22, '13, 2:14 pm, edited 3 times in total.
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