Fire Prevention Resources

FAQ Technical Documents Trade Shows Fire Prevention Hurricane Resistance

Green & Sustainable

Enabling green/sustainable projects across the nation.

Safe From Fire

See how James Hardie homes survived the San Diego fires.

Organizations offering valuable information on fire prevention.

Firewise (www.firewise.org)

The national Firewise Communities program is a multi-agency effort designed to reach beyond the fire service by involving homeowners, community leaders, planners, developers and other in the effort to protect people, property and natural resources from the risk of wildland fire — before the fire starts.

Firewise Construction Checklist recommends use of fire-resistant exterior wall facings.

FLASH (www.flash.org )

The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, Inc. FLASH® is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization dedicated to promoting disaster safety and property loss mitigation. FLASH was founded in Florida in 1998 as the Florida Alliance for Safe Homes. Today it has grown into one of the most respected disaster preparedness organizations in the nation, with more than 75 partners from government, business, academia and not-for-profit organizations. The organization's mission is to promote life safety, property protection and economic well being by strengthening homes and safeguarding families from natural and manmade disasters.

Eave soffits and eaves made with fire-resistant materials
Fire-resistant wall cladding such as masonry, stucco or fiber cement siding materials

Colorado State Forest Service (csfs.colostate.edu)

Recommended Construction Design and Materials: Fire-resistive or noncombustible construction materials are essential for siding and walls. Use a minimum of Class III flame/spread-rated siding material � stone, brick, and stucco are best.