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Vienna_Hokie
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Vienna_Hokie

normal subdivisions from any other state aren't built in a tinderbox

thus adjustments should have been made to create breaks. The houses can be close in clumps, but then there need to be large breaks so that if one clump catches, it doesn't just roll into the next. Fires and floods aren't going to be stopped, they are part of nature, but when you build in areas prone to that, you have to limit damage through effective planning.
Posted: 01/13/2025 at 09:18 PM ET
(In response to this post by UTPr0sim)

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So Construction Engineers, how do you build (or spec) a house to be flame
UTPr0sim • 01/13/25 02:59 PM ET
I'm an ISTJ so probably can't help. **
TomTurkey • 01/13/25 05:07 PM ET
The houses themselves are part of the approach/problem
Vienna_Hokie • 01/13/25 04:55 PM ET
Yes, and not enough infrastructure to keep pace**
ColoVT82 • 01/13/25 05:38 PM ET
Enough infrastructure if run right.**
PhotoHokieNC • 01/13/25 05:42 PM ET
Many of the neighborhoods, were NOT stacked on each other. Looked like
UTPr0sim • 01/13/25 05:18 PM ET
normal subdivisions from any other state aren't built in a tinderbox ◄
Vienna_Hokie • 01/13/25 09:18 PM ET
One stack of sticks burns just like two stacks, just lower burn height.**
PhotoHokieNC • 01/13/25 05:43 PM ET
Not a CE, just an HI, but suggestion is make house of stuff that
PhotoHokieNC • 01/13/25 03:45 PM ET
Its also about building in the Wildfire & Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)
PWR2LZ • 01/13/25 03:57 PM ET
You start by partially berming the house with earth, link inside.
PWR2LZ • 01/13/25 03:24 PM ET
But 10-1 CA would outlaw disturbing roof flora.**
PhotoHokieNC • 01/13/25 03:53 PM ET
Yes, exactly! **
PWR2LZ • 01/13/25 03:58 PM ET