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For explanatory information on specific questions, roll your mouse pointer over the question. You can also
click here to see the glossary, which contains definitions for specific terms
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Click here for Frequently Asked Questions
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1.
Is your roof covering something other than Class-A fire rated?
yes
no
n/a
2.
Does your roof have any unstopped openings at the edge or ridge (e.g., open tiles)?
yes
no
n/a
3.
Is your roof, or a portion of your roof, in poor condition?
yes
no
n/a
4.
Is there vegetation or other debris in your roof valleys?
yes
no
n/a
5.
Does your roof have a complex design that might allow debris, and possibly embers, to collect?
yes
no
n/a
6.
Does your roof have open eaves (i.e., exposed rafter tails) with gaps greater than 1/8-inch between the blocking and rafters?
yes
no
n/a
7.
Does your roof have open eaves with vent holes in the between-rafter blocking?
yes
no
n/a
8.
Does your roof have boxed-in (soffited) eaves with vents in the soffit?
yes
no
n/a
9.
Does your roof have boxed-in eaves with combustible soffit material?
yes
no
n/a
10.
Is your chimney opening unscreened?
yes
no
n/a
11.
Is there debris in your roof gutters?
yes
no
n/a
12.
Is there any vegetation near the roof or the roof edge?
yes
no
n/a
1.
Does your home have any single pane windows?
yes
no
n/a
2.
Are your windows or window frames in poor condition?
yes
no
n/a
3.
Are there any man-made fuels within 3-feet of your windows?
yes
no
n/a
4.
Is there any combustible vegetation within 6-feet of your windows?
yes
no
n/a
1.
Does your home have a deck or exterior staircase with open-frame construction?
yes
no
n/a
2.
Is it difficult to access/maintain the area under your deck?
yes
no
n/a
3.
Are there any man-made fuels under or within 3-feet of your deck?
yes
no
n/a
4.
Is there any vegetation under or within 3-feet of your deck?
yes
no
n/a
1.
Does your home have an attached garage or one close (within 30-feet) to your home?
yes
no
n/a
2.
Does your garage have a vehicle access door?
yes
no
n/a
3.
Are there any gaps under or around your garage doors?
yes
no
n/a
1.
Is your siding combustible?
yes
no
n/a
2.
Are there any gaps in the building envelope?
yes
no
n/a
4.
Is there a combustible fence or gate attached to your home?
yes
no
n/a
5.
Are there any man-made fuels located within 6-feet of your siding?
yes
no
n/a
6.
Is there any vegetation within 6-feet of your siding?
yes
no
n/a
7.
Does your home have unscreened vents or screened vents with a mesh size greater than 1/4-inch (e.g., crawl space, room containing gas water heater)?
yes
no
n/a
1.
Is your address marking less than 3 inches tall or otherwise unreadable?
yes
no
n/a
2.
Is your driveway less than 12 feet wide or otherwise obstructed?
yes
no
n/a
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Steve Quarles
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