Between January and May 2008, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. & Yukon commissioned surveys on the subject of second-hand smoke in multi-unit housing complexes. For those considering adopting a non-smoking bylaw, we believe this market research will provide valuable information.

About the BC Resident Survey

Between January and February 2008, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. & Yukon commissioned BC Stats to conduct a survey of 1,000 British Columbians living in apartments and condominiums about their experiences with second-hand smoke.

We found that over 34 per cent of condominium and apartment dwellers are exposed to unwanted second-hand smoke from their neighbours. Further, we found that the majority of condo owners (71%) would prefer to live in a 100% smoke-free building. Learn more.

About the BC Apartment Owner, Property Manager and Strata Corporation Survey

Between February 22 and April 16, 2008 the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. & Yukon commissioned the NRG Research Group to conduct a web survey of strata corporations, apartment owners and property managers. The survey objective was to help develop resources to assist multi-unit housing providers to adopt smoke-free policies in their buildings.

Of 227 respondents that participated, there was significant recognition of the market demand for smoke-free housing. Eighty two percent of all respondents believe that there is either a ’very big’ or ‘some’ market demand for smoke-free housing. Learn more