HOME HARDENING Sample Clauses

HOME HARDENING. Individual responsibility is paramount in reducing structural ignitability. Fire science research has demonstrated that ignition potential of structures, including homes, is minimized by modifying the home itself and the area within 100 to 200 feet around the home. A home should be examined for its ignition vulnerabilities to firebrands (embers) and flames. Firebrand ignition factors include structure locations of firebrand accumulations on flammable surfaces and unscreened openings allowing firebrand entry. Vulnerabilities to flames depend on the potential for any flame contact with the structure and preventing the occurrence of large flames of high- intensity fires to burn within 100 feet of a home including structures adjacent to a home. Homeowners have control over the structural components of their homes and the “home ignition zone.” The effectiveness of fire suppression/protection is subordinate to the individual‘s responsibility for ignition resistance of their home. Replacing flammable or highly ignitable components of the home and removing fuels from around the home minimizes the ignition potential of the home. A model for engaging community residents on a neighborhood or subdivision basis can be found at xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx/xxx, the national Firewise Communities/USA Recognition Program. Firewise communities are educated about how houses ignite, they provide risk assessments to homeowners, they invest in fuel-reduction projects annually, and they celebrate their successes, building community enthusiasm for fire safety. Education efforts should target homeowners, contractors, realtors and insurance companies emphasizing the homeowners’ responsibility to protect their homes. It should be noted that Crescenta Valley, particular in the WUI and adjacent areas, is not likely to experience significant development in the future. The steep terrain and prohibitive grading costs preclude any multi-home development. Also, the County is not likely to allow any significant increase in the population above “Xxxxxxx Bend,” the two lane road that serves as the only access (and exit) for the Xxxxxx Terrace area. Zoning regulations and requirements for mitigation area in new subdivisions would likely have little impact on Crescenta Valley. However, building codes regulating residential building materials and design on new construction or remodels could help. See xxxx://xxxx.xxxx.xx.xxx/codedevelopment/wildfireprotectionbuildingconstruction.php. COMMUNITY FIRE SAFETY BE...
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  • Blasting Blasting shall be permitted only for road construction purposes unless advance permission is obtained from Forest Service. Whenever the Industrial Fire Precaution Level is II or greater, a fire security person equipped with a long handled round point No. 0 or larger shovel and a 5 gallon backpack pump can filled with water, will stay at location of blast for 1 hour after blasting is done. Blasting may be suspended by Forest Service, in areas of high rate of spread and resistance to control. Fuses shall not be used for blasting. Explosive cords shall not be used without permission of Forest Service, which may specify conditions under which such explosives may be used and precautions to be taken.

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