Smoke-free and vape-free housing is where smoking and vaping are not allowed inside, including single-family homes and multi-unit buildings. Those who smoke can live in the building, but the smoking will not be allowed in the building.
Residents of New Mexico:
Smoke-free and vape-free housing allows everyone to breathe cleaner air. Secondhand smoke can still spread through your home. It can travel through doorways, cracks in walls, electrical lines, ventilation systems, and plumbing. Smoke-free and vape-free housing eliminates the chance of toxic smoke traveling from one unit to another. Up to 65% of the air in an apartment can come from other units in the building, including common areas. So, living in a smoke-free and vape-free environment is one of the best decisions you can make for yourself and your loved ones.
Property Owners and Managers:
Several studies have reviewed whether residents support smoke-free policies in multi-unit housing. Generally, former smokers, non-smokers, ethnic minorities, and those living with children support these policies specifically for improved health, fire safety, and building cleanliness.
Smoke-Free at Home NM will provide you with everything you need to become a smoke-free and vape-free state-certified multi-unit housing complex. Have more than one property? No problem, we’ll supply the materials and training for a successful start or transition.