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The Benefits of Smoke Free Housing
According to the 2008 - 2009 Nebraska Adult Tobacco Survey/Social Climate Survey, approximately 85% of residents in Douglas County do not allow smoking inside their home. In addition, 51% of smokers report that they do not allow smoking in their home.
Multi-family Units
Certain areas of multifamily units should already be smoke-free. According to the Nebraska Clean Indoor Air Act , common areas or any general use areas of rental apartment buildings including the following must already be smoke-free:
- Entry or exit areas
- Elevators
- Lobby areas
- Gyms
- Restrooms
- Indoor swimming pools
- Laundry rooms
- Common traffic areas
- Recreational rooms
For questions concerning the Nebraska Clean Indoor Air Act, please contact the Douglas County Health Department,
(402)444-7471, or the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, 1-877-633-7331.
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