R392-510-6. Requirements for Smoking Permitted Areas

(1) Any enclosed area where smoking is permitted must be designed and operated to prevent exposure of persons outside the area to tobacco smoke generated in the area. (2) A building's HVAC system may not allow air from any smoking-permitted area to mix with air in or to be used in: (a) any part of the facility defined as a place of public access; (b) another room designated as a non-smoking room; or (c) any common area of the facility, including dining areas, lobby areas, and hallways. (3) If an operator of a public lodging facility chooses to modify the status of a guest room from a smoking to a non-smoking guest room, then the operator shall perform a full deep cleaning of the guest room, which shall include cleaning of: (a) carpets; (b) bedding; (c) drapes; (d) walls; and (e) any other object in the room that may have absorbed smoke particles or fumes. (4) Visual or olfactory observation is sufficient to determine whether a smoking-permitted area meets the requirements of this section.