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Right - Leaf guards allow rainwater into the gutter but keep combustible debris out, increasing the home's resistance to wildfires.

Right - Leaf guards allow rainwater into the gutter but keep combustible debris out, increasing the home's resistance to wildfires.
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Right - Pieces of metal flashing are installed under each tile course along the valley centerline to prevent debris accumulation between and below concrete roof tiles.

Right - Pieces of metal flashing are installed under each tile course along the valley centerline to prevent debris accumulation between and below concrete roof tiles.
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Right - Roofs with simple geometries are less susceptible to ignition from wind-borne embers getting lodged on the roof in a wildfire.

Right - Roofs with simple geometries are less susceptible to ignition from wind-borne embers getting lodged on the roof in a wildfire.
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Right - The corrosion-resistant metal siding on this tiny house is fire resistant.

Right - The corrosion-resistant metal siding on this tiny house is fire resistant.
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Right - The high-efficiency wood stove is located on an interior wall in this home to provide a secondary heating source in cold climates.

Right - The high-efficiency wood stove is located on an interior wall in this home to provide a secondary heating source in cold climates.
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Right - This garage door has noncombustible and fire-resistant components

Right - This garage door has noncombustible and fire-resistant components
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Right – A non-combustible 1/8-inch mesh screen is installed on vent openings to reduce the risk of ember intrusion.

Right – A non-combustible 1/8-inch mesh screen is installed on vent openings to reduce the risk of ember intrusion.
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Right – A non-combustible 1/8-inch mesh screen is installed on vent openings to reduce the risk of fire from intrusion of wind-borne embers.

Right – A non-combustible 1/8-inch mesh screen is installed on vent openings to reduce the risk of fire from intrusion of wind-borne embers.
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Right – An enclosed overhang and unvented soffit resist ember entry.

Right – An enclosed overhang and unvented soffit resist ember entry.
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Right – Deck flashing protects the deck-to-wall connection from water and burning embers.

Right – Deck flashing protects the deck-to-wall connection from water and burning embers.
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Right – Fully enclosed, fire-resistant deck reduces risk of deck ignition.

Right – Fully enclosed, fire-resistant deck reduces risk of deck ignition.
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Right – In wildfire prone areas, using a flat soffit with venting on the fascia instead of an angled soffit with down-facing venting reduces the risk of catching rising embers.

Right – In wildfire prone areas, using a flat soffit with venting on the fascia instead of an angled soffit with down-facing venting reduces the risk of catching rising embers.
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Right – Metal flashing is installed between the deck boards and house wall with the top of the flashing extending up behind the siding and the bottom of the flashing extending out and down over the ledger board

Right – Metal flashing is installed between the deck boards and house wall with the top of the flashing extending up behind the siding and the bottom of the flashing extending out and down over the ledger board
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Right – This fire-rated wall assembly uses exterior gypsum board and an exterior siding of fiber-cement or metal to increase fire resistance.

Right – This fire-rated wall assembly uses exterior gypsum board and an exterior siding of fiber-cement or metal to increase fire resistance.
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Right – To make decks more fire-resistant, enclose the bottom of the deck with a non-flammable skirt, and surround the deck with a non-flammable surface like pavers.

Right – To make decks more resistant to fires, enclose the bottom of the deck with a non-flammable skirt, and surround the deck with a non-flammable surface like pavers.
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Right – To make decks more resistant to fires, for floor joists and beams, use heavy fire-retardant-treated timbers, concrete, or steel framing; for decking and stair treads, use treated wood, brick, or concrete pavers; and for railings, use treated wood,

Right – To make decks more resistant to fires, for floor joists and beams, use heavy fire-retardant-treated timbers, concrete, or steel framing; for decking and stair treads, use treated wood, brick, or concrete pavers; and for railings, use treated wood, metal, cables, or tempered glass.
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Right – Trimming tree branches a minimum of 10 feet from the house or any attached structures reduces the risk of home ignition.

Right – Trimming tree branches a minimum of 10 feet from the house or any attached structures reduces the risk of home ignition.
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Right – Trimming tree canopies a minimum of 10 feet from the house reduces the risk of home ignition.

Right – Trimming tree canopies a minimum of 10 feet from the house reduces the risk of home ignition.
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Small Consumer-type Generator

A smaller consumer-type generator that uses gasoline and propane engines. Use of this type of generator is not restricted by CARB.
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Small spacer strips consisting of ¼-inch plastic strips provide a drainage gap behind wall cladding with a gap that is too small to pose a fire risk from embers entering the gap.

Small spacer strips consisting of ¼-inch plastic strips provide a drainage gap behind wall cladding with a gap that is too small to pose a fire risk from embers entering the gap.
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Snow and ice buildup over doorways can be a source of injury for occupants.

Snow and ice buildup over doorways can be a source of injury for occupants.
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Stabilizing Houses on Permafrost

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Stone cladding system with a drainage mat provides a small, vented gap (≤ ¾ inch), over a water-resistant barrier house wrap that has a perm rating of 10 to 20 perms so it can serve as a vapor throttle.

Stone cladding system with a drainage mat provides a small, vented gap (≤ ¾ inch), over a water-resistant barrier house wrap that has a perm rating of 10 to 20 perms so it can serve as a vapor throttle.
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Stucco wall assembly with a drainage mat providing a small vented gap (experience has shown that ≤ 3/8 inch is effective), and a water-resistant barrier house wrap serving as a vapor throttle.

Stucco wall assembly with a drainage mat providing a small vented gap (experience has shown that ≤ 3/8 inch is effective), and a water-resistant barrier house wrap serving as a vapor throttle.