Smoking Regulation for University Facilities
REG 04.20.3
Authority: Issued by the Chancellor.
History: First Issued: January 27, 1993. Last Revised: November 6, 2007. Additional History Information.
Related Policies:
N.C. General Statutes 143-596 to 143-597
N.C. General Statutes 130A-491 to 130A-493.1
Contact Info: Assistant Vice Chancellor, Facilities Operations (919) 515-2967
1. Scope and Statement of Purpose
1.1 This Regulation governs all buildings that are owned by the State and allocated to and used or occupied by North Carolina State University ("university"), State-owned buildings allocated to the university and leased to third parties, and space in buildings owned by third parties and leased to and occupied by the university (collectively, "university buildings"). This regulation also governs the grounds and walkways of such properties.
1.2 This Regulation is adopted in accordance with North Carolina law for purposes of improving public health.
2. Smoking Restrictions
2.1 Buildings
Effective January 1, 2008, smoking is prohibited inside university buildings, except those personal rooms in residential facilities expressly designated as smoking permitted. Effective August 15, 2008, smoking is prohibited in all parts of university buildings, including personal rooms of residential facilities.
2.2 Grounds & Walkways
Smoking is prohibited within 25 linear feet of all university buildings. Smoking may be prohibited in other outdoor spaces (beyond 25 feet) for safety or health reasons.
2.3 Exceptions
2.3.1 Smoking is permitted inside university buildings that are used for medical or scientific research to the extent that smoking is an integral part of the research. Smoking permitted under this subsection shall be confined to the area where the research is being conducted.
2.3.2 Smoking is permitted in university-owned vehicles only when they are assigned exclusively to one person.
2.3.3 A dean or vice chancellor may designate an outdoor space as an authorized smoking location within 25 feet of a building for which s/he has administrative authority, as long as the location is at least 25 feet from all public entrances and HVAC intakes.
3. Implementation
3.1 Facilities shall be responsible for design, installation and maintenance of signage to indicate "smoking is prohibited" at appropriate building locations, and signage to indicate areas within 25 feet of university buildings that have been approved by an appropriate dean or vice chancellor as designated smoking places. Facilities Operations will provide appropriate receptacles for smoking waste in designated areas.
