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Results For 77650 - Wildfire Risk Assessment |
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Non-combustible, corrosion-resistant screening with a mesh size no greater than ¼” covering the attic and sub-floor vents. Vent openings shall not exceed 144 square inches at each vent.
Spark arrestors must be included in all chimneys
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Eaves of noncombustible materials. Noncombustible materials include aluminum or plywood ½” thickness or more. Other materials can be used if they passed testing in accordance with Section 8 of ASTM E 136 “Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750°C (1382°F)” are generally considered to be non-combustible.
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A roof covering assembly with a Class A fire rating according to UL 790. Other standards that are also accepted include ASTM E 108 Class A, or UBC 15-2 ratings. Consult the product packaging or other manufacturer literature to determine if the product meets this standard. There are also publications available from the National Roofing Contractors Association that list fire ratings (and other information) by manufacturer and product name [NRCA 1999a, 1999b]. Wood shakes and wood shingles do not qualify regardless of rating.
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Exterior wall assemblies must have one-hour fire resistive rating with non-combustible exterior surfaces. The following materials are considered to be Non-combustible exterior surfaces: brick veneer, concrete block, concrete, stone.
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Exterior windows are to be double-paned glass with a tempered outside lite and non-combustible, corrosion resistant screens OR have non-combustible shutters.
Exterior glass doors and skylights are to be double paned, tempered glass.
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