My rental application asks the question....SMOKER ______YES ______NO.....it does not differentiage between what KIND of smoking.....maybe it should.
A recent reader survey * Bisnow Multifamily found that their readers were in favor of BANNING e-cigaretts in multifamily buildings by 64%.
WHY? Aren't they HARMLESS? Maybe not....
1) The second hand vapor still poses a risk. There are 10 chemicals in the e-cigarette vapor that are on the California Prop 65 list of Carcinogens and reproductive toxins;
2) Currently, they are completely UNregulated and there are no FDA studies on the health effects on users and those exposed to the second hand vapor. Additionally, their batteries and chargers have not been studied although there have been reported incidents of them exploding.
3) The product is not just a nicotine delivery divice (yes, there is nicotine in the cigarette)...the liquid comes in a variety of flavors which other residents may not be partial to....vanilla, bubblegum or cherries are common flavors.
Lastly, Seattle and NYC have EXTENDED their smoking bans to include e-cigaretts with other areas with similar smoking bans expected to follow their lead in adding these devices.
...so while these new e-cigaretts may appear to be harmless in their intent, they may cause as many problems as they are meant to avoid.
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