Tdf Home Assessment Form printable pdf download

Tdf Home Assessment Form

TDF Home AssessmenT Form

Date of Assessment: __________ Property Address:_________________________ Resident Name:_____________________ Property Owner:_____________________

AssessmenT ITems

CommenTs / mITIgATIon reCommenDATIons

1. overvIew oF surrounDIngs:

How is the structure positioned in relationship to severe fire behavior?

Consider fuel type: grass, shrub, forest. Type of site: flat, mid-slope, ridge, saddle,

etc. Is the building set back 30’ from property line and at least 30’ from steep slope,

if on ridge top? If slope is more than 15% may need special precautions. Are there

any special local weather conditions? Are other structures at least 30’ away? Do

neighboring properties pose problems?

2. CHImney To eAves:

Chimney: Spark arrestors should be present and made of welded or woven wire

and have less than 1/2 inch opening. Is vegetation within 10’?

Inspect the roof: Noncombustible? Shingles missing? Are shingles flat with no

gaps? What is roof made of - asphalt or wooden shingles, tin, clay tiles, etc? Is roof

free of litter such as leaves and pine needles?

gutters: Present? Noncombustible? Covered? Are gutters free of leaves,

needles, etc.?

3. eAves To FounDATIon:

eaves: No vegetation should be in contact with them. They should be boxed or

enclosed to reduce surface area. No accumulation of leaves, pine needles, etc?

Inspect windows and screens: Metal screens? Multi-paned windows? Picture

windows facing vegetation? Glass should be tempered. Potential for collection of

firebrands? Window trim material should be nonflammable.

walls and attachments: Noncombustible? Will they collect litter? Concrete, brick,

block, stucco are good. Vinyl melts. Logs are pretty good unless heat source (shrubs,

flammable chairs, etc.) nearby or embers can accumulate.

Tdf Home Assessment Form