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'Postive air' removed from PTC's

proposed smoking ban

Another significant change has been made to Peachtree City's proposed

indoor smoking ban ordinance for public areas.

The requirement for commercial establishments to maintain positive air pressure,

or to keep smoke from filtering inside from smokers who are outside the business,

has been removed.

The positive air pressure requirement would have created an environment

where air blows out of the building when the doors open. But it was later

discovered that those requirements are in direct conflict with the city's

energy building code.

It was also noted that many older establishments in the city have smaller

air conditioning units and window air conditioning units that would be difficult

to modify.

At last week's City Council meeting, eliminating the proposed exemption

for bars was also discussed, as council members Steve Rapson and Judi-ann

Rutherford said the matter is an issue about protecting public health.

Rutherford suggested the city allow bars and restaurants to create separately

enclosed areas with separate ventilation systems to serve as smoking rooms

if they wish.