In accordance with Air Force Instruction 40-102, we the below signees request that local housing policy incorporate the mandatory requirements regarding tobacco-free living as set forth in AFI 40-102. Specifically, “Government-owned, -leased, -managed family housing facilities will be designated smoke-free where there is a common air-handling unit. . . . if STS [secondhand smoke] seeps from a smoking unit to a non-smoking unit, the Installation Commander is authorized to designate the involved units as smoke-free.” AFI 40-102, section 3.3.4.2. Furthermore, designated tobacco use areas must be located more than “50 feet from building entrances, pedestrian walkways, parking lots, [and] dining areas (e.g. outdoor patios).” AFI 40-102, section 3.3.1.1. Smoking on the balconies of the tower apartments creates a serious health hazard for families living in the towers due to the secondhand smoke blowing onto other balconies and seeping into apartments through the doors and windows.
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August 24, 2015
The level of engagement regarding this petition demonstrates a clear consensus among residents who prioritize a smoke-free living environment. This collective momentum confirms that our concerns regarding air quality in housing facilities reflect a widespread need for policy enforcement.
16 Comments
I am so tired of not being able to sit on my balcony due to smokers. I am also very tired of picking cigarette butts out of my plants! I feel like I deserve the right to fresh air! I don't feel that it's fair that I have to suffer due to someone else's habit! Also what happened to the rules about not smoking within 50 ft of an exit? All the shops on base are required to have a smoke pit away from the entrance/exit. Why don't we provide the same in the towers?
Kinser Tower 847 Unit 903. Thankfully I currently don't deal with a situation like this, but I would be horrified to have to breath in second hand smoke within my own home due to the poor ventilation systems we have especially since I am expecting our first child. The rules on the issue need to be made straight forward and not left up to interpretation as they are now.
I have really bad headaches and allergies when I'm around smoke. You make me live here in this tower, it should be smoke free
This would be awesome. Hate the smell of smoke when I go on the balcony
My family also has allergies. If you want to smoke do it 50 feet away or in your home with the windows shut. Other people shouldn't have to smell it especially my children.
My children are have allergy to cigaratte smokes and I support no smoking at the patio.
I haven't had an issue with this but if I did I would literally be sick. People smoking around me or it getting into my living space makes me soooo sick, I can't breath, my eyes swell up and I vomit. I would hope people would be more respectful but that is just clearly not the case.
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In accordance with Air Force Instruction 40-102, we the below signees request that local housing policy incorporate the mandatory requirements regarding tobacco-free living as set forth in AFI 40-102. Specifically, “Government-owned, -leased, -managed family housing facilities will be designated smoke-free where there is a common air-handling unit. . . . if STS [secondhand smoke] seeps from a smoking unit to a non-smoking unit, the Installation Commander is authorized to designate the involved units as smoke-free.” AFI 40-102, section 3.3.4.2. Furthermore, designated tobacco use areas must be located more than “50 feet from building entrances, pedestrian walkways, parking lots, [and] dining areas (e.g. outdoor patios).” AFI 40-102, section 3.3.1.1. Smoking on the balconies of the tower apartments creates a serious health hazard for families living in the towers due to the secondhand smoke blowing onto other balconies and seeping into apartments through the doors and windows.
Updates
August 24, 2015
The level of engagement regarding this petition demonstrates a clear consensus among residents who prioritize a smoke-free living environment. This collective momentum confirms that our concerns regarding air quality in housing facilities reflect a widespread need for policy enforcement.
16 Comments
My kids can't enjoy our balcony for most of the day when it is black flag due to our neighbor below us smoking a pack a day
I am so tired of not being able to sit on my balcony due to smokers. I am also very tired of picking cigarette butts out of my plants! I feel like I deserve the right to fresh air! I don't feel that it's fair that I have to suffer due to someone else's habit! Also what happened to the rules about not smoking within 50 ft of an exit? All the shops on base are required to have a smoke pit away from the entrance/exit. Why don't we provide the same in the towers?
Kinser Tower 847 Unit 903. Thankfully I currently don't deal with a situation like this, but I would be horrified to have to breath in second hand smoke within my own home due to the poor ventilation systems we have especially since I am expecting our first child. The rules on the issue need to be made straight forward and not left up to interpretation as they are now.
I have really bad headaches and allergies when I'm around smoke. You make me live here in this tower, it should be smoke free
This would be awesome. Hate the smell of smoke when I go on the balcony
My family also has allergies. If you want to smoke do it 50 feet away or in your home with the windows shut. Other people shouldn't have to smell it especially my children.
My children are have allergy to cigaratte smokes and I support no smoking at the patio.
I haven't had an issue with this but if I did I would literally be sick. People smoking around me or it getting into my living space makes me soooo sick, I can't breath, my eyes swell up and I vomit. I would hope people would be more respectful but that is just clearly not the case.
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My kids can't enjoy our balcony for most of the day when it is black flag due to our neighbor below us smoking a pack a day