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Firewise
Design the Layout of Your Property

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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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