FireSmart Construction Guidance

By extending our lifestyles and neighbourhoods further into forested areas, we become more exposed to the danger of wildfire. Living where wildfires can occur puts your homes at risk, but it is possible to live safely and resiliently with this natural event.

Development standards play a significant role in reducing the potential impact a wildfire will have on a neighbourhood. A building is more likely to be destroyed in a wildfire when it is located in a high-density area where fire is able to easily transfer from building to building. The potential for damage intensifies when flammable building materials are used.

The following FireSmart home development recommendations will reduce the risk of wildfire to your home and neighbourhood:

Wildfires are a natural part of our ecosystems. Without
wildfire, the landscape loses its diversity. Wildfires recycle
nutrients, help plants reproduce and create a mosaic of
vegetation that provides habitat for a variety of wildlife.
By choosing to extend our lifestyles and communities
further into forested areas, we become more exposed to
the danger of wildfire. Living where wildfires can occur puts
your homes at risk, but it is possible to live safely with this
natural event.
Development standards play a significant role in reducing
the potential impact a wildfire will have on a community. A
building is more likely to be destroyed in a wildfire when it
is located in a high-density area where fire is able to easily
transfer from building to building. The potential for damage
intensifies when flammable building materials are used.
The recommendations in this guide will reduce the risk of
wildfire to your home and neighbourhood.