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Reduce the risk of wildland fire disasters with the latest protection strategies in NFPA 1144.

Essential for community preparedness and protection, the revised and retitled NFPA 1144: Reducing Structure Ignitions from Wildland Fire is based on the fire protection principle that, in order to prevent future wildland fire disasters, ignitions of homes and buildings must be prevented. Reflecting research from the USDA Forest Service, NIST, and other authorities, the Standard’s completely revised provisions cover minimum design, construction and landscaping elements for structures in the wildland/urban interface.

The 2008 NFPA 1144 presents:

  • A sound method to assess key elements and conditions of existing homes and buildings
  • Revised requirements for new construction that aim to reduce potential ignitions from wildland fire through proper siting, fire-resistant materials, and minimizing exterior exposure hazards
  • An Annex with numerous examples of mitigation strategies to reduce structure ignition from wildfire flames, including burning embers (firebrands) that may be deposited from remote wildfires
  • A revised Hazard Assessment Form–a frequently-used Annex–excludes infrastructure items such as road width and available water supplies, which have little impact on preventing ignitions

Equipped with the 2008 NFPA 1144, local, state, and federal fire agencies can address escalating challenges presented by the proliferation of wildland/urban interface communities and the need to protect life and property in these areas.

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Published:
10/01/2007
Number of Pages:
30

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Reduce the likelihood of structure ignition during a wildfire event. Apply rules for hazard assessment, building design, and fuel modification in the 2018 edition of NFPA 1144.

Essential for community preparedness and protection, NFPA 1144: Reducing Structure Ignitions from Wildland Fire provides a methodology for assessing wildland fire ignition hazards around existing structures and provides requirements for new construction to reduce the potential of structure ignition from wildland fires.

Revised to incorporate the latest industry data from the USDA Forest Service, NIST, and other authorities, the Standard’s updated provisions cover design, construction and landscaping elements for structures in the wildland/urban interface.

The 2018 edition of NFPA 1144:

  • Clarifies numerous important definitions, including defensible space, ignition-resistant material, wildland/urban interface, and intermix
  • Adds hydrants, cisterns, and water sources to the map elements
  • Incorporates an evaluation of the site for conflagration hazards into the structural assessment
  • Revises requirements for construction design and materials of the structure and components supported by ASTM testing standards and specific compliance elements found in Chapter 5. These include roof design and materials; vents for attics, subfloors, and walls; all projections including balconies, carports, decks, patio covers; enclosed roofs and floors; exterior vertical walls; and exterior openings

NFPA 1144 presents basic criteria for fire agencies, land use planners, architects, developers, and local government for planning development in areas that might be threatened by wildfire. When used as part of a cooperative approach among key disciplines, the Standard provides guidance in the design and development of Firewise Communities in or near wildland fire-prone areas. Landscapers, commercial property owners, and homeowners can also use this document to reduce the likelihood of structure ignition during a wildfire event.

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Published:
09/06/2017
ISBN(s):
9781455917136
Number of Pages:
38

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Reduce death and destruction from wildfire. Use rules for hazard assessment, building design, and fuel modification in the 2013 NFPA 1144.

Essential for community preparedness and protection, NFPA 1144: Reducing Structure Ignitions from Wildland Fire provides a methodology for assessing wildland fire ignition hazards around existing structures and provides requirements for new construction to reduce the potential of structure ignition from wildland fires.

Revised to incorporate the latest industry data from the USDA Forest Service, NIST, and other authorities, the Standard’s updated provisions cover design, construction and landscaping elements for structures in the wildland/urban interface.

Update your knowledge of important changes in the 2013 NFPA 1144, including:

  • Additional clarification for the definitions of combustible, noncombustible, and ignition-resistant material
  • New requirements for the maintenance and use of noncombustible roof gutters, down spouts, and connections
  • Protect the lives of both residents and fire fighters and reduce property damage when wildfires strike.

NFPA 1144 presents basic criteria for fire agencies, land use planners, architects, developers, and local government for planning development in areas that might be threatened by wildfire. This Standard, when used as part of a cooperative approach among key disciplines, will provide guidance in the design and development of Firewise Communities in or near wildland fire-prone areas. Landscapers, commercial property owners, and home owners can also used this document to reduce the likelihood of structure ignition during a wildfire event.

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Published:
08/29/2012
ISBN(s):
9781455904419
Number of Pages:
36

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