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Using wildland residential standards, laws, and regulations for protection now and in the future
| Author: |
Heilman, Ed, facilitator |
| Date: |
1987 |
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In: Symposium and Workshop on Protecting People and Homes from Wildfire in the Interior West;1987 October 6-8; Missoula, MT. Notes from Workshop No. 4 |
| Abstract: |
This workshop was conducted in three parts: 1) a panel discussion consisting of Dick Bacon, Tim Murphy, Rich Schell, Jo Bridges, and Don Wood, 2) a question, answer, and concern session, and 3) identification of five key issues. Those key issues were: 1. Develop standards for identification, rating, and modification of wildland fuels for property protection, including provisions for long-term maintenance. 2. Develop long-term education and publicity programs to include the following audiences: property owners, residents, building and design professionals, including developers, school programs, fire fighters, legislators, local government. 3. Develop subdivision and building design criteria for wildland/urban interface areas. These criteria should recognize differences between fuel conditions, be coordinated between agencies, and established at the lowest possible government level. 4. Develop incentives to encourage voluntary compliance with fire safety regulations and standards. Examples: insurance incentives, tax and assessment incentives, incentives between levels of Government (that is, distribution of funds). Coordinate effects of incentives between Government entities. As an example, when a credit is given for a type of improvement, that credit is not then offset by higher assessments. 5. Develop guidelines to involve residents and property owners in development and implementation of wildfire prevention standards. |
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