Duquesne University has a
vital interest in maintaining a healthy and
safe environment for students, faculty, staff,
and visitors. It is for this reason that Duquesne
University prohibits smoking in University buildings.
This policy also ensures compliance with the
Pennsylvania Clean Indoor Air Act, 35PS230.1
and title Six of Chapter 617 of the City of
Pittsburgh Code and Allegheny County Ordinance
No 23-06-OR, as amended.
Smoking is prohibited in all University buildings,
including but not limited to classrooms, administrative
offices, private offices and other workplaces,
eating facilities, lobbies, restrooms, libraries,
auditoriums, recreational facilities (including
Rooney Field and the Gumberg Library Plaza)
and in residence halls. Smoking will also be
prohibited at least twenty five feet in front
of all building entrances or near air intake
vents that may direct smoke into buildings.
Smoking is also prohibited in departmental motor
vehicles.
The success of this policy depends upon the
thoughtfulness, consideration of smokers and
non-smokers. All employees and students share
in the responsibility for adhering to this policy.
However, any disputes or complaints regarding
the implementation of this policy should be
referred to the immediate supervisor for resolution.
Non-employees (students and visitors) may address
complaints to Deans or Department Heads whose
offices are located in the building where the
violation occurs or to the supervisor of the
smoker if known. The Office of Human Resource
Management is available to provide guidance
and clarification of this policy and assist
in the resolution of disputes.
REV. 10/6/08
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