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Wildfire Protection Development Permit Area Guidelines Checklist
Pursuant with Section 8.12 of the Official Community Plan, developments located within the
Wildfire Protection Area will be assessed against guidelines established by Council and
summarised below.
This checklist is to be prepared by the professional of record for the project to demonstrate the
proposed design was developed in accordance with the guidelines. Please assess and describe
the compliance of the project with respect to the Key Guideline Concepts and with the Form
and Character Guidelines.
Description of the Key Guideline Concepts should be suitable for File Managers to quote in
Development Permit Application Reports to Council. For the Guidelines, clearly describe how
the proposal complies with each of the listed guidelines, or describes why a guideline is not
complied with or why it is inapplicable.
This checklist is to accompany Development Permit Application submissions to the City.
8.12.1 Key Guideline Concepts Describe how this proposal and the design complies
1. Locate development on individual sites
so that when integrated with the use of
mitigating construction techniques the
risk of wildfire impacts is reduced;
2. Mitigate wildfire impacts while
respecting environmental conservation
objectives and other hazards in the
area;
3. Ensure identified wildfire interface risks
are recognized and addressed within
each stage of the land development
process; and
4. Proactively manage potential fire
behavior, thereby increasing the
probability of successful fire
suppression and containment and
minimizing adverse impacts.
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Guideline 8.12.2 A
Design and Construction
Describe how the proposal complies with each of the listed
guidelines, or describes why a guideline is not complied with or
why it is inapplicable.
1. The design and construction of buildings
and structures located within the
boundaries of the Wildfire Development
Permit Area (see attached Map 1:
Wildfire Development Permit Area) shall
be in accordance with 8.12 Wildfire
Development Permit Area Guidelines.
Specific details can be found in the
standards set forth in the latest editions
of the NFPA 1144 (Standard for
Reducing Structure Ignition Hazards
from Wildland Fire) and NFPA 1141
(Standard for Fire Protection
Infrastructure for Land Developments in
Suburban and Rural Areas); and
2. The District of Maple Ridge Fire Chief
may consider alternative design and
construction solutions to the NFPA 1144
and 1141 standards if the alternate
solution adheres to the intent of the
Guidelines. See Wildfire Development
Permit Application Checklist for details.
Guideline 8.12.2 B
Building Design and Siting
Describe how the proposal design with each of the listed
guidelines, or describes why a guideline is not complied with or
why it is inapplicable.
1. NFPA 1144 (Standard for Reducing
Structure Ignition Hazards from Wildland
Fire) building guidelines are to be used
for all new development;
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Guideline 8.12.2 B (Continued)
2. Fire resistant building materials and
methods:
a) Class A or B rated roofing material
on new roofs and >50% roof
replacements
b) All vents are screened with metal
screens
c) Non combustible soffits
d) Overhanging projections protected
e) Overhanging buildings protected
f) Exterior vertical wall clad with
ignition resistive material
g) Non combustible window screens
h) Non combustible 20 minute rated
exterior doors
i) Spark arrestors on all wood burning
appliances
j) Laminated or multi-paned windows
3. Buildings adjacent to the crest of a
vegetated slope may require special
mitigation measures determined by the
Fire Department; and
4. Accessory buildings located within the
Wildfire Development Permit Area
buffer area, as identified in Item C(1)
below, must meet the same building
standards as the residential building(s).
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Guideline 8.12.2 C
Wildfire Impact Mitigation Through Design
Describe how the proposal complies with each of the listed
guidelines, or describes why a guideline is not complied with or
why it is inapplicable.
1. The residential building elevation facing
the forest edge should be located a
minimum of 10 metres away from the
adjacent high risk wildfire areas. 10
metre fire breaks must be created
between all sides of the foundation and
the forest interface (vegetation shall be
modified to mitigate potential wildfire
impacts within 10 metres of the
foundations prior to the start of
construction). The fuel break may
include treating fuel on the existing
parcel or developing a trail as a part of
the fuel break, or included in an
environmental and geotechnical setback
if such treatment is mutually beneficial
to the intent of the setback areas and
FireSmart principles.
2. 10 metre fire breaks may incorporate
cleared parks, roads, or trails;
3. Locate building sites in the flattest areas
on the property and avoid gullies or
draws that accumulate fuel and funnel
winds;
4. To minimize the potential impacts to
residential buildings in the Wildfire
Development Permit Area, FireSmart
standards should be incorporated taking
into account: (1) siting form; (2) exterior
design; and (3) finish of buildings and
structures;
5. Steep roofs, hidden gutters around roofs
and screens to cover attic vent openings
are preferred in order to prevent the
collection of leaves or needles and to
reduce the risk of ember shower
accumulation;
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Guideline 8.12.2 C (Continued)
6. Where the District requires fire hydrants
within a development, these must be
fully functional prior to construction
above the foundation level;
7. Where appropriate, if a trail system is
planned for a subdivision and a park it
should be capable of emergency vehicle
access with a 1.5 metre trail base and a
minimum of 2 metre cleared vegetation
and pullouts for passing and turnaround
every 500 metre (in areas where a 30
metre environmental setback is
required, the District may consider
including the trail within the 30 metre
setback); and
8. Two means of access are preferred for
subdivisions in a Wildfire Development
Permit Area. If two access points are not
possible then the single access must
have the capability of accommodating
two fire trucks - each with a width of 2.9
metres – safely passing each other.
Guideline 8.12.2 D
Landscaping and Open Space
Describe how the proposed design complies with each of the
listed guidelines, or describes why a guideline is not complied
with or why it is inapplicable.
1. Landscaping should be designed based
on FireSmart landscaping standards so
as to ensure minimal fuel loading within
the landscaped areas and provide
ongoing resistance to wildfire. The type
and density of fire resistive plantings
incorporated within landscaped areas
should help mitigate the interface fire
impacts
2. Removal of all debris (wood and
vegetation) after land clearing for
development must be completed prior
to the registration of any new
subdivision plan.
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Guideline 8.12.2 D (Continued)
3. A landscaping security may be required
for landscaping works in accordance
with the Maple Ridge Landscape
Security Policy No. 6.28
Project Information
To be completed by the professional on record for this project:
File Number ________________________
Date prepared: _______________________
Consultant ________________________ ___________________________
Print Name Signature