Home Fire Hazard Inspection Checklist
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2Home Fire Hazard Inspection Check List
Homes and Structures in Wildland Areas
Owner:
Date:
Address:
Complex/Development Security Phone #:
Evaluated by: _________________
ACCESS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE
YES
NO
1. Roadway approaches property from two directions?
2. Roadway minimum width of 20 ft?
3. Dead-end roads no longer than 1200’ and/or end in cul-de-sac with minimum 45’ radius
turnaround?
4. Is the roadway grade to the home steeper than fire apparatus can climb?
5. Does the primary driveway have an all weather surface?
6. Will the bridges and culverts support a gross vehicle weight of 20,000 lbs?
7. Is the name of the local road posted at intersections and can house numbers be seen at
driveway entrance?
8. Can responding apparatus turn from the major roadways into the driveway?
9. Are road marker signs present?
10. Do you know how to contact the Fire Department for emergency response?
11. Does any local Security service and/or the Fire Department know if the home is occupied?
12. Are there accessible, easily identified water sources?
VEGETATIVE MANIPULATIONS
YES
NO
A fire hazard defensible space, 30ft fuel break, should be provided around structures by the
selective removal or thinning of trees, brush, shrubs, ground cover, and all dead plant material.
1. Foundation plantings non-resinous and well watered?
2. Is flammable mulch used to help fertilize plants next to the house?
3. Are there climbing vines or shrubbery next to the house?
4. Do you keep leaves, litter, etc. raked out of the yard?
5. Is the grass cut to a maximum of 3” in height?
6. Is all dried grass and dead ground cover cleared?
STRUCTURAL HAZARDS
YES
NO
1. No accumulations of leaves and needles in valleys or gutters?
2. No trees overhanging roof of structures?
3. No flat-topped roofs in areas where vegetation is higher than roof?
4. No tree branches within 10’ of chimney?
Scottsdale Fire Department
8401 E Indian School Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: 480-312-8000
Fax: 480-312-1887
Revision Date: 10-Mar-08
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