University of California, Berkeley
Policy Issued: December 2003
Effective Date: January 1, 2004
Supercedes: Smoke-Free Policy of February 5, 2002
Smoking and Advertising Tobacco
(Link to Printable Version in PDF)

Responsible Executive: Nathan Brostrom
Vice Chancellor, Administration
Responsible Office: University Health Services (UHS)
Contact: Barbara Pottgen
bpottgen@uhs.berkeley.edu, 642-8410

For questions about smoking in University housing:
Manager, Judicial Affairs and Compliance, Residential
Student Services Program, 643-2600
   

Policy Summary

Smoking is not permitted inside any facility owned or leased by the University of California Berkeley, regardless of location. Smoking is not permitted in any outdoor campus facility used for spectator sports, meetings, entertainment, dining, or designated children s play areas. Smoking is permitted outdoors except within 20 feet from campus building entrances, exits, or operable windows. Advertising tobacco products on campus is not permitted.

Who Should Read this Policy

Everyone at UC Berkeley

Why We Have This Policy

The Surgeon General of the United States has determined that tobacco smoking is the nation s leading preventable cause of premature death and disability. Tobacco smoke is hazardous to the health of smokers and non-smokers alike. To promote a safe and healthful work environment, and in accordance with California Government Code 19994.30 through 19994.35, UC Berkeley has adopted this policy to encourage smokers to reduce or eliminate their consumption of tobacco, and to protect non-smokers from exposure to tobacco smoke.

Responsibilities

Smokers must:

  • Respect the rights of non-smokers.
  • Smoke only in approved areas.
  • Make sure their smoke does not enter buildings.

Non-Smokers must:

  • Respect the rights of smokers.

  • Report violations of this policy to their supervisor, Management Services Officer, department or building safety committee, or University Health Services.

The success of this policy depends on everyone in the campus community cooperating and showing consideration for the concerns of others.

Procedures

SMOKING INDOORS

Smoking is not permitted in any indoor area, including but not limited to the following:
administrative offices hallways sporting venues  
auditoria laboratories stairwells  
cafeterias libraries theaters  
classrooms lobbies University vehicles  
clinic areas lounges waiting rooms  
conference rooms private offices workshops  
elevators rest rooms    
For exceptions to this policy within University Housing, please check for specific policy in your building.

SMOKING IN OUTDOOR FACILITIES

Smoking is not permitted in outdoor facilities and other areas used for spectator sports, meetings, entertainment, and dining, including but not limited to the following:
Edwards Track audience areas  
Evans Field balconies  
Greek Theatre designated children's play areas  
Memorial Stadium dining facilities  

WHERE SMOKING IS PERMITTED

Unless otherwise prohibited, smoking is permitted outdoors except witin 20 feet of building entrances, exits, and operable windows. Smokers must make sure their smoke does not enter buildings.

ADVERTISEMENTS FOR TOBACCO PRODUCTS

Advertising of tobacco products is prohibited on campus, or in off-campus facilities owned or leased by UC Berkeley, except for advertising in newspapers, magazines, or other written material bought, sold, or distributed within the building.

Web Address for this Policy

http://campuspol.chance.berkeley.edu/policies/ucbsmokefreepolicy.htm

 Link to Printable Version in PDF 

Appendix/Related Documents

California Government Code 19994.30 to 19994.35

(http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=gov&group=19001-20000&file=19994.30-19994.35)