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Urging apartments to go smoke-free

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - The Sioux Empire Tobacco Free Coalition estimates only a quarter of all Sioux Falls rental units are smoke-free.

Fran Rice says the Coalition held a workshop Tuesday for multi-unit owners, managers and tenants to help them establish smoke-free policies.

Rice says owners should realize substantial saving for operating a smoke-free apartment complex. She says general cleaning for non-smoking unit is usually around $240.  General cleaning for a heavy smoking unit can exceed $720.

Not to mention the health benefits to all tenants, both smokers and non-smokers.

Rice says the Coalition has been holding this type of workshop for six years.  She says since 2013, 2,440 living units have converted to tobacco free in Sioux Falls.  She says 900 units surrounding Sioux Falls have also made the switch.

 


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