More indoor smoking bans at apartment complexes in Nevada County is a major goal of the Health Department this year. They’re kicking off a “Healthy Housing For Healthy Living For 2017” campaign. Education Coordinator Shannon Glaz says since their last campaign six complexes have gone smoke-free. But a department survey in the Brunswick Basin shows that 54% of tenants have experienced smoke drifting into their units…

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The survey also shows that 61% of tenants would support a no-smoking policy. Glaz says the Health Department can work with managers regarding the specific needs of their tenants, including writing such a policy into lease agreements…

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A study from the Center for Energy and the Environment says up to 60% of the air in a unit can come from adjoining units. Glaz says there’s an estimated 5,153 families living in multi-unit housing in Nevada County. Glaz says smoke-free policies not only protect the health of tenants but also lower the risk of fire. They also lower maintenance costs, by reducing smoke-related property damage.