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Date Posted: 10:50:36 11/30/99 Tue
Author: Ed Oxenreider
Subject: Re: Smoking
In reply to: Sheri Vaske Krohn 's message, "Smoking" on 11:58:41 11/22/99 Mon

Re: Smoking Problem,
We have had some success by making sure that the flapper on the exhaust fans in the bathrooms are working properly. That is, that they do not get stuck in the open postions. The flapper is easy to find as you look up through the fan into the connection to the vent system or when you remove the fan. It is suppose to help keep the air flowing out and prevent air from flowing in to the room. We sometimes have to replace the fan. We even went as far as placing a small amount of silicone sealant on the outer edge of the flapper to add a little weight to ensure it closes when the fan is not running.

Someone, I'm sure, has checked that the shafts the fans vent into are designed for proper air flow or that a roof exhaust fan might be needed to ensure positive exhaust.

Good luck
Ed
> Hi all!
>
> I have several residents complaining about
> "environmental smoke" and the long term effect on
> non-smoking residents. We have some extremely heavy
> smokers in the building. The smoke enters the
> restroom ventilation system and then enters
> non-smokers apartments. I have called a service
> company to check the ventilation system to ensure it
> is working properly. I have also suggested that
> non-smoking residents keep their restroom doors closed
> to block the smell, and have also suggested the use of
> air purifiers. Moving them to another apartment or
> floor will not work because I also have residents
> complaining who have no smokers in their hallway. The
> smoke seems to circulate through the building,
> regardless of where the smokers are. Any suggestions?

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