Ellicot High School Ignition Zone & TFRA Assessment
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1. Parcel Address *
2. School Name *
3. Representative from organization/entity participating in this assessment. *
4. Select all that apply to the person that requested the survey:
Structure and Parcel Details
5. What is the acreage of the parcel? *
6. How many structures are included in the parcel? *
7. Which building(s) are being covered in this assessment? *
8. Is this parcel included in any local plans (i.e. hazard mitigation, emergency response plans)? *
School Ignition Zone - Roofs & Gutters
9. Select the roofing material(s). *
10. Is the roofing material Class A? *
11. If the roof is a mixture of Class A, B and C, provide an estimated percentage for each class.
12. Upload photos of the roof. *
JPEG, PNG, WebP or HEIC, up to 20 MB each.
13. Is there a skylight? *
14. Does the skylight feature: (Select all that apply)
15. Are the roof and gutters clear of debris? *
16. Select the gutter material: *
17. Are the gutters covered with metal mesh vents that are at least a 1/16th an inch? *
18. Upload photos of the gutters. *
JPEG, PNG, WebP or HEIC, up to 20 MB each.
19. Select the eaves and soffit material: *
20. Are the soffits open or closed? *
21. Are the soffit and eave vents covered with metal mesh vents that are at least 1/16th an inch? *
22. Upload photos of the soffits and eaves. *
JPEG, PNG, WebP or HEIC, up to 20 MB each.
23. Is there a pergola attached to the roof? *
24. If so, please select the roofing material:
25. Is there a solid-covered structure attached to the main structure (i.e. garage, shop, separate building, etc). *
26. If so, select the roofing material:
27. General notes & observations *
28. Recommendations *
29. Upload any other photos related to this section.
JPEG, PNG, WebP or HEIC, up to 20 MB each.
School Ignition Zone - Siding & Vents
30. Select the siding material: *
31. If there are multiple types of siding, provide an estimated percentage for each type.
32. Is the material between the exterior wall and the ground base: (Select all that apply) *
33. Upload photos of the siding and base materials. *
JPEG, PNG, WebP or HEIC, up to 20 MB each.
34. Select the vents present: *
35. With the EXCEPTION of the dryer vents, are the remaining vents cover with metal mesh that is at least 1/16th of an inch thick? *
36. If applicable, select the siding material for an attached structure:
37. Select the following that apply to the windows:
38. If shutters are present, select the material they are made of:
39. Upload photos of the windows. *
JPEG, PNG, WebP or HEIC, up to 20 MB each.
40. Select the following that apply to the doors: *
41. If applicable: Are all underfloor areas and projections enclosed or covered with noncombustible material?
42. General Notes & Observations *
43. Recommendations *
44. Upload any other photos related to this section.
JPEG, PNG, WebP or HEIC, up to 20 MB each.
Defensible Space - First 0-5 ft.
45. Select the following that apply to the first 5 ft. of the school: *
46. What type of vegetation can be found within the first 5 ft. of the school: (Select all that apply) *
47. If trees are present, has the understory been limbed and pruned to a minimum of 6 ft. for trees over 24 ft., or 1/3rd of the tree's height?
48. General Notes & Observations *
49. Recommendations *
50. Upload photos of the first 5 ft. *
JPEG, PNG, WebP or HEIC, up to 20 MB each.
Defensible Space - First 5-30 ft.
51. Select the following that apply to the first 5-30 ft. of the school: *
52. What type of vegetation can be found within the first 5-30 ft. of the school: (Select all that apply) *
53. If trees are present, has the understory been limbed and pruned to a minimum of 6 ft. for trees over 24 ft., or 1/3rd of the tree's height?
54. General Notes & Observations *
55. Recommendations *
56. Upload photos of the first 5-30 ft. *
JPEG, PNG, WebP or HEIC, up to 20 MB each.
Defensible Space - First 30+ ft.
57. Select the following that apply to the first 30+ ft. of the school: *
58. What type of vegetation is within the first 30 ft.+ of the school? (Select all that apply) *
59. If trees are present, has the understory been limbed and pruned to a minimum of 6 ft. for trees over 24 ft., or 1/3rd of the tree's height?
60. General Notes & Observations *
61. Recommendations *
62. Upload photos of the first 30 + ft. *
JPEG, PNG, WebP or HEIC, up to 20 MB each.
Utilities
63. Are power poles and/or transformers located within the parcel? *
64. Are the utilities buried or above ground?
65. Any visible concerns for the poles and lines? If so, explain. *
66. Does the school have a generator?
67. If there is a mobile generator, where is it stored?
Possible TFRA Site Inspection
This section was created based on the NIST ESCAPE report recommendations, considerations and guidelines for Temporary Fire Refuge Areas (TFRA).
68. Was the structure constructed with ignition-resistant roof and siding materials? *
69. Do the windows have double-pane glass?
70. What is the maximum occupancy for the structure being considered? *
71. What is the average height of trees in groups or clusters surrounding the structure being considered? *
72. Demonstrate the math used to calculate the boundaries for mitigation efforts surrounding the structure being considered.
Refer to pages 99-102 of the NIST ESCAPE Report.
73. Does the parcel include the minimum distance required to mitigate the fuel load, based on the formula completed in question 80? For example, if the structure requires an area that extends 300 ft. from the structure, does the parcel include the 300 ft radius?
74. Is the TFRA located centrally, and is it accessible by surrounding residential neighborhoods?
75. What structural modifications will need to be made for this structure to be considered a TFRA?
76. What fuels mitigation activities and/or modifications will need to be made for this parcel to be considered a TFRA? *
77. Upload photos of the TFRA. *
JPEG, PNG, WebP or HEIC, up to 20 MB each.
TFRA Eligibility
Use the scoring system below to determine if this parcel is eligible as a TFRA.
Scale 0-2.
0 - Cannot be modified, or adjusted to meet safety requirements.
1 - Can be modified, or adjusted to meet safety requirements. Will require comprehensive work and funding.
2 - Can be modified, or adjusted to meet safety requirements. Will require minimal work and funding.
3 - Currently meets the safety requirements.
Scores should be 16 or higher to be eligible for TFRA consideration. 24 is the total maximum number of points.
78. Is the parcel size big enough to include the core area, proper separation distance and management area? *
79. Rate the grass fuel load between the core area and the edge of the management area as it currently stands, with no additional mitigation. *
80. Rate the shrub fuel load between the core area and the edge of the management area as it currently stands, with no additional mitigation. *
81. Rate the timber fuel load between the core area and the edge of the management area as it currently stands, with no additional mitigation. *
82. Are structures included in the management area that will need to be modified? *
83. What structure modifications are needed, if any? *
84. Identify the percentage of the parcel where fuels would need to be converted (i.e. trees removed, fuel cleared to bare soil). *