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Typical siting and emergency vehicle turnaround requirements for a private residential cistern for fire protection.

Typical siting and emergency vehicle turnaround requirements for a private residential cistern for fire protection.
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Understanding the Wildfire Threat to Homes

Understanding the Wildfire Threat to Homes
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Wall assembly with non-combustible brick cladding and fire-resistant or retardant rigid insulation, sheathing, framing and cavity insulation.

Wall assembly with non-combustible brick cladding and fire-resistant or retardant rigid insulation, sheathing, framing and cavity insulation.
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Wall assembly with non-combustible fiber cement cladding, metal hat-channel furring for air gap and fire-resistant or retardant rigid insulation, sheathing, framing and cavity insulation.

Wall assembly with non-combustible fiber cement cladding, metal hat-channel furring for air gap and fire-resistant or retardant rigid insulation, sheathing, framing and cavity insulation
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Wall space is provided next to the electrical panel in the garage for the home’s photovoltaics system.

Wall space is provided next to the electrical panel in the garage for the home’s photovoltaics system.
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What fuels a wildfire and what can homeowners do to protect their homes

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When averaged over several years, more fatalities are caused by extreme heat than by any other weather-related hazard

When averaged over several years, more fatalities are caused by extreme heat than by any other weather-related hazard
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When wiring is installed in ICF walls, openings made for wire runs should be air-sealed with caulk.

When wiring is installed in ICF walls, openings made for wire runs should be air-sealed with caulk.
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Why is Defensible Space So Important

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Wildfire Embers, Defensible Space, Hardening Your Home

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Wildfire Protection for Your Home

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Wildfire protection tips in WA state

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Wildfire Risk map of the United States

Wildfire Risk map of the United States
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Wildfire: Prevent Home Ignition P.1

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Wildfire: Prevent Home Ignition P.2

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Wildfire! Preventing Home Ignitions

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Wildfires across the United States claimed 10.12 million acres and 17,904 structures, including 9,700 homes in 2020

Wildfires across the United States claimed 10.12 million acres and 17,904 structures, including 9,700 homes in 2020
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Windblown embers and firebrands are the most common cause of structural fires in wildfires, followed by fires started by radiant heat igniting surfaces or breaking windows and allowing embers in, followed by direct flame contact

Windblown embers and firebrands are the most common cause of structural fires in wildfires, followed by fires started by radiant heat igniting surfaces or breaking windows and allowing embers in, followed by direct flame contact
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Winter Fire Safety: Homeowner Education

Winter Fire Safety: Homeowner Education
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Winter Fire Safety: Portable Generators and Winter Storms

Winter Fire Safety: Portable Generators and Winter Storms
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Wood decks that extend over vegetated slopes are very vulnerable to ignition by approaching wildfires.

Wood decks that extend over vegetated slopes are very vulnerable to ignition by approaching wildfires.
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Wrong - Airborne embers can float into holes in damaged vent screens and ignite flammable items in the house or accumulated debris in the vent.

Wrong - Airborne embers can float into holes in damaged vent screens and ignite flammable items in the house or accumulated debris in the vent.
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Wrong - An open eave with no soffit covering can trap rising hot air and embers from a wildfire.

Wrong - An open eave with no soffit covering can trap rising hot air and embers from a wildfire.
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Wrong - Around electrical box unsealed

Wrong - Around electrical box unsealed