Kitsap County Department of Community Development - Firewise

DCD Divisions

Firewise
Design the Layout of Your Property

+ positive effect - negative effect 0 no effect	Fire Safe	Crime Safe	Environment Safe
Dispose of fuel & chemicals at the Kitsap County Moderate Risk Waste Facility or store in proper containers	+	0	+
Store firewood at least 30 feet away from home	+	0	0
Store fuel tank at least 30 feet away from home	+	0	0
Address home with large, contrasting numbers	+	+	0
Use swales to manage stormwater	+	0	+
Use rain barrels with insect screens to store water from roof runoff	+	0	+
Patio material should be fire resistant	+	0	0
Driveway material should be fire resistant	+	0	0
Fencing material should be fire resistant	+	0	0
Fences should be lower and allow some visibility	0	+	0
Install fuel breaks (paved paths, lawns, pools)	+	0	-
Fully illuminate all doorways that open to the outside	+	+	0
Use walkways & landscaping to direct visitors to your proper entrance	0	+	0
Define property lines & private areas with plantings, pavement treatments, or fences	0	+	0
Keep windows and doors visible in public areas	0	+	0
Keep trees & shrubs trimmed back from windows, doors & walkways	0	+	0

Last Updated: April 27, 2006

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Mr. Loren Chilson or call (360) 337-5668.

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