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Part 2. Campus Services
Section A. General Campus Policies
Policy Number: 2.A.2
Date Issued: April 1, 2002
Approved By: VP for Employee and Campus ServicesNONSMOKING POLICY
A. Policy Statement
In order to promote a healthy, safe, and aesthetically pleasing work, educational, and living environment, smoking will not be permitted in any University-owned or leased buildings or vehicles, indoor facility, or indoor site at The University of Texas at Austin except in areas permitted below. (See Section 1. General Rules, B. Areas and Circumstances in which Smoking is Permitted.)
B. Scope
This policy applies to all faculty, staff, students, and visitors of The University of Texas at Austin.
C. Definitions
Responsible Authority is the person(s) designated by the Vice President for Employee and Campus Services to implement this policy.
Section I. General Rules
A. Prohibited Areas for Smoking
Smoking is not permitted in any University-owned or leased buildings or vehicles. This includes hallways, classrooms, offices, restrooms, meeting rooms, indoor or open-air athletic facilities (including Darrell K Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium, Disch-Falk Field, and the Frank C. Erwin Center), performance halls, and all other spaces in University-owned or leased buildings or vehicles.
B. Areas and Circumstances in which Smoking is Permitted
Smoking areas are permitted outside University facilities provided that these areas are located far enough away from doorways, windows, and ventilation systems to prevent smoke from entering buildings and facilities. In general, this is at least 20 feet from any gate, entryway, arch, doorway, and common path of travel, air intake or open window. (Smokers are reminded that improper disposal of smoking materials is a fire hazard and considered litter.)
Smoking is permitted under this policy as follows:
- In designated smoking areas of outdoor stadiums. Designated smoking zones have been created in well-ventilated areas outside the seating areas.
- By artists or actors who participate in authorized performances that require smoking as a part of the artistic production.
- In laboratories conducting sponsored research on the effects of smoking upon the approval of the Executive Vice President and Provost. Designated laboratories must be well posted and have adequate ventilation and separation from non-smokers. The designs for designated laboratories must be approved by Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EH& S) (www.utexas.edu/safety/ehs)
Section II. Designation of Responsible Authority
The Vice President for Employee and Campus Services shall designate a responsible authority for each building, facility, and site at the institution.
The Office of the Vice President for Employee and Campus Services shall maintain a listing of responsible authorities.Section III. Compliance and Enforcement of Policy
A. Compliance
All members of the University community shall be responsible for compliance with this policy. It is expected that smokers will voluntarily comply with the spirit and intent of this policy.
B. Enforcement of Policy
Violations of this policy by University faculty, staff, students, or visitors shall be referred to the responsible authority. If the responsible authority chooses not to investigate and resolve any policy-related disputes or complaints, or if agreement cannot be reached, the violation should be reported to the Vice President for Employee and Campus Services.
C. Resolution of Disputes with Environmental Health and Safety (EH & S)
Any disputes regarding the recommendations of EH & S shall be referred to the Vice President for Employee and Campus Services for resolution.
Section IV. Miscellaneous
A. Smoking Cessation Assistance
Information and help to stop smoking is available through the UT Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP can be reached at 471-3366 or via their website at www.utexas.edu/hr/eap/.
For assistance: Questions regarding the Nonsmoking Policy should be directed to the director of EH & S.
Source: Previous Policies: HOP 6.13 and PM 6.206