Mitigation Assessment Form Step 1 of 6 16% Assessor Name Craig Letz Shaun Larson Other Property AddressHOA Name Westgate Tree Farm Skyline Ranch Other Lot NumberProperty OwnerAssessment DateMonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Property DescriptionProperty Overview Photo Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 10 MB. Home HardeningRoof/Eaves and Gutters (Home Hardening) Pass Fail N/A Roof/Eaves and Gutters Mitigations Regularly clear all tree debris from your roof and gutters. Replace a wood shake/shingle roof with a Class A fire-rated roof cover such as asphalt shingles, tile, slate, or metal roofs. Tile and some metal must also include bird stops at the edges, to prevent intrusion under the tile by birds or other wildlife. Replace domed, plastic skylights with flat, multipaned, tempered glass skylights. Replace plastic or vinyl gutters with metal gutters such as aluminum or steel. Best: Install noncombustible or ignition-resistant soffit material, such as fiber-cement boards or 2-inch or thicker lumber. NOTE: If venting the enclosed eaves, soffit vents should be emberresistant or include 1/8-inch or finer metal wire mesh. Best: Install noncombustible gutter guards to keep tree debris out. Other (see notes) Roof/Eaves and Gutters NotesRoof/Eaves and Gutters Photos Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 10 MB. Complete Mitigation By DateMonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Attic & Foundation Ventilation (Home Hardening) Pass Fail N/A Attic and foundation ventilation Mitigations Install ember-resistant vents or cover all existing vents with ⅛-inch metal wire mesh. Ensure your dryer vent has a louver or flap to reduce ember entry. Due to its design and function, wire mesh should not be used on dryer vents. Best: Install a metal dryer vent, which includes a louver or flap. Other (see notes) Attic and foundation ventilation NotesAttic and foundation ventilation Photos Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 10 MB. Complete Mitigation By DateMonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Siding (Home Hardening) Pass Fail N/A Siding Mitigations Ensure there is a minimum of 6 vertical inches (measured from the ground up and from any attached horizontal surface like a deck) of noncombustible siding material around your home, such as fiber-cement, brick, stone, stucco, or exposed concrete foundation. Best: Replace combustible or ignition-resistant constructed siding that includes wood, engineered wood-fiber, or vinyl siding with a noncombustible or ignition-resistant material such as concrete-fiber board, stucco, brick, metal, or stone veneer. Best: Replace combustible decorative shutters, with noncombustible shutters. Other (see notes) Siding NotesSiding Photos Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 10 MB. Complete Mitigation By DateMonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Windows and Doors (Home Hardening) Pass Fail N/A Windows and Doors Mitigations Best: Replace all exterior windows with tempered, multipaned glass (at least 2 panes tempered) or fire-resistant glass blocks. Best: Enclose any open area underneath a ground floor bay window with an exterior wall and noncombustible siding. Best: Upgrade to solid exterior doors that have a metal threshold and are constructed with a noncombustible or ignition-resistant material such as metal, fiberglass, or solid hardwood. If the door includes glass, it should be tempered, multipaned glass. Best: Alternatively, install a noncombustible storm door to cover the existing door. These are fire-resistant. Other (see notes) Windows and Doors NotesWindows and Doors Photos Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 10 MB. Complete Mitigation By DateMonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Decks & Covered Patios/Porches (Home Hardening) Pass Fail N/A Decks and Covered Patios/Porches Mitigations Regularly clear all tree debris. Remove large rugs and combustible wood, wicker, or plastic furniture. Only include noncombustible cast aluminum or metal furniture and a small number of noncombustible terra cotta or ceramic planters (with small flowers or plants, no woody vegetation, or trees). Ensure items like cushions or door mats are small enough to easily be moved inside on Red Flag days. Remove anything stored under the deck or stairs. Remove all vegetation—including grass or weeds—from under the deck and stairs. Include a 5-foot noncombustible buffer around deck and stairs. Additionally, for decks with a walking surface at a height of 4 feet or less from the ground, enclose the area underneath by Installing 1/8-inch or finer metal wire mesh around the outer edge of the walking surface extending to the ground. Additionally, for decks with a walking surface at a height of 4 feet or less from the ground, enclose the area underneath with Install of a noncombustible wall covering. Other (see notes) Decks and Covered Patios/PorchesDecks and Covered Patios/Porches Photos Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 10 MB. Complete Mitigation By DateMonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920 New Deck/Fencing/Access. or Detatched StructuresNew Deck Best Option (Build or retrofit to a noncombustible deck ) Pass Fail N/A New Deck Reccomendations Construct all deck components with noncombustible materials and a solid walking surface. Example materials: - Steel joists. - Solid walking surface using lightweight concrete, autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC), tile, stone, or aluminum (made to look like wood). - Railings using steel cable, steel rod, aluminum (made to look like wood), wrought iron, or glass. Stairs using steel risers with a solid walking surface using lightweight concrete, autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC), tile, stone, brick, or aluminum (made to look like wood). Other (see notes) New Deck NotesNew Deck Photos Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 10 MB. Complete New Deck By DateMonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Retrofit Existing (Deck) Pass Fail N/A Retrofit Existing Deck Reccomendations Ensure the bottom 6 inches of deck posts and stairs are noncombustible. Replace the walking surface with a solid (no gap), noncombustible walking surface. Decks with a walking surface at a height of 4 feet or less from the ground must be enclosed underneath with a noncombustible material such as 1/8-inch or finer metal mesh. Install noncombustible railings within the first 5 feet attached to the home. Replace the stair treads with a solid (no gaps), noncombustible walking surface. Use the same noncombustible material as the walking surface with closed risers (back of walking surface). Clear underneath stairs wider than 4 feet and enclose with noncombustible material such as 1/8-inch or finer metal mesh. Other (see notes) Retrofit Existing Deck NotesRetrofit Existing Deck Photos Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 10 MB. Retrofit Existing Deck By DateMonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Best: Fencing (Fencing) Pass Fail N/A Best: Fencing Recommendations If you and your neighbor(s) have separate, parallel fences that are less than 5 feet apart, work with your neighbor to remove any sections of back-to-back fencing. Other (see notes) Best: Fencing NotesBest: Fencing Photos Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 10 MB. Best: Fencing By DateMonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Accessory or Detached (Structures) Pass Fail N/A Accessory or Detached Structures Recommendations Place structures at least 10 feet away from the home or any attached decks. Create a 5-foot noncombustible buffer around and under each structure. Clear all vegetation such as vines growing on and tree branches overhanging these structures. Ensure there is a minimum of 6 vertical inches (measured from the ground) of noncombustible siding material at the base of each structure or any horizontal surfaces, such as a wooden playset, just as you would for your home. For an elevated structure like a shed, enclose the base with no larger than 1/8-inch or finer metal wire mesh. If you have multiple structures, such as a shed and playset, ensure these structures are spaced at least 10 feet apart. Have at most 3 of these structures within 30 feet of your home. Best: Move structures at least 30 feet away from your home or remove them completely. Other (see notes) Accessory or Detached Structures NotesAccessory or Detached Structures Photos Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 10 MB. Accessory or Detached Structures By DateMonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Immediate Zone (0-5 ft)Immediate Zone (Immediate Zone 0-5 ft) Pass Fail N/A Immediate Zone Mitigations Remove all vegetation and combustible ground covers such as mulch within 5 feet of your home, including the 5 feet surrounding decks/covered porches, under and around the stairs. Replace with groundcover material such as bare dirt, gravel, pavers, river rocks, steppingstones, or concrete. Trim back branches that overhang the 5-foot area; the home buffer extends to the sky. Do not allow vines to grow on buildings, fences, or within 5 feet of the building. Replace any wood/vinyl fencing and gates located within 5 feet of the home with a noncombustible fence, such as metal (aluminum or chain link). Routinely clear tree debris, weeds, grass, and dead plant material. Do not park or store any vehicles, boats, RVs, or ATVs within 5 feet of the home. Ideally, store these items in a closed garage or park them at least 30 feet away from the home. Do not store anything combustible such as firewood, potted plants, outdoor furniture, trash cans, pet houses, lawn tools, sheds, or children’s playsets, in this zone. Other (see notes) Immediate Zone NotesImmediate Photos Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 10 MB. Complete Mitigation By DateMonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920 Intermediate Zone (5-30 ft)Trees (Intermediate Zone 5-30 ft) Pass Fail N/A Trees Mitigations (Intermediate Zone) Remove tree branches less than 6 feet above the ground. No more than 20 percent of the canopy on smaller trees. Trim upper branches of trees to ensure at least 10 feet of space between the canopies of neighboring trees. TF/WG: Thin existing conifer trees in this zone to provide 20 feet of space between the crowns of neighboring conifer trees. TF/WG: Plant conifer trees 40 feet apart to ensure adequate crown spacing at maturity. TF/WG: Remove Juniper trees. Remove trees flagged in blue. Other (See Notes) Tree Notes (Intermediate Zone)Tree Photos (Intermediate Zone) Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 256 MB. Complete Mitigation By DateMonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Shrubs (Intermediate Zone) Pass Fail N/A Shrubs Mitigation (Intermediate Zone) Remove highly flammable native shrubs: manzanita, bitterbrush, snow brush, sagebrush. Choose low-growing, fire-resistant plants. Relocate any shrubs located under or near trees. Keep low-growing bushes and shrubs spaced apart or in small groupings (no more than 3 shrubs or a maximum of 10 feet wide and 10 feet apart from other plantings) that will result in a discontinuous path of vegetation Remove any hedges or rows of bushes that will create more fuel and a pathway for fire to reach your home. Other (see notes) Shrub Notes (Intermediate Zone)Shrub Photos (Intermediate Zone) Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 256 MB. Complete Mitigation By DateMonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Maintenance (Intermediate Zone) Pass Fail N/A Maintenance Mitigation (Intermediate Zone) Cut grass to no more than 4 inches and keep watered. Routinely clear tree debris such as leaves and pine needles. Remove dead vegetation, including piles from pruning. Firewood should be stored 30 feet from any structures. Move large propane tanks to 30 feet away from the home. TF/WG:In this zone, heavy accumulation of pine needles, woody debris, dead logs, standing dead trees (snags), “ghost” trees, and diseased trees are not permitted and are required to be removed. Other (see notes) Maintenance Notes (Intermediate Zone)Maintenance Photos (Intermediate Zone) Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 256 MB. Complete Mitigation By DateMonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Extended Zone (30-100 ft)Trees (Extended Zone) Pass Fail N/A Trees Mitigation (Extended Zone) Remove tree branches less than 6 feet above the ground. No more than 20% of the canopy on smaller trees. Trim upper branches of trees to ensure at least 10 feet of space between the canopies of neighboring trees. TF/WG: Thin existing groups(2-3) of conifer trees in this zone to provide 30 feet of space between the crowns of neighboring groups of conifer trees. TF/WG: Plant groups (2-3) of conifer trees 50 feet apart from other groups of conifer trees to ensure adequate crown spacing at maturity. TF/WG: Remove Juniper trees. Remove trees flagged in blue. Other (see notes) Tree Notes (Extended Zone)Trees Photos (Extended Zone) Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 256 MB. Complete Mitigation By DateMonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Shrubs (Extended Zone) Pass Fail N/A Shrubs Mitigation (Extended Zone) Remove highly flammable native shrubs: manzanita, bitterbrush, snow brush, sagebrush. Choose low-growing, fire-resistant plants. Relocate any shrubs located under or near trees. Keep low-growing bushes and shrubs spaced apart or in small groupings (no more than 3 shrubs or a maximum of 10 feet wide and 10 feet apart from other plantings) that will result in a discontinuous path of vegetation. Remove any hedges or rows of bushes that will create more fuel and a pathway for fire to reach your home. TF: Thin brush such that individual plants are spaced at three times the height of the shrub (i.e. 3’ tall plants will need to be 9’ apart). Islands or groups of plants are no more than 20’ in diameter and spaced three times the height of the tallest plant in the group (with a minimum of 12’ spacing). For example, a group with the tallest plant at 5’ will need to be 15’ away. WG: All species of existing native shrubs are required to be removed from under the driplines of all existing conifer trees. WG: Existing native shrubs must be thinned so that if small groups (not to exceed six feet in diameter) of shrubs are retained, they must be separated by at least three times the diameter of the shrub clump. Other (see notes) Shrub Notes (Extended Zone)Shrub Photos (Extended Zone) Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 256 MB. Complete Mitigation By DateMonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Maintenance (Extended Zone) Pass Fail N/A Maintenance Mitigation (Extended Zone) Cut grass to no more than 4 inches and keep watered. Routinely clear tree debris such as leaves and pine needles. Remove dead vegetation, including piles from pruning. Other (see notes) Maintenance Notes (Extended Zone)Maintenance Photos (Extended Zone) Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 256 MB. Maintenance Mitigation By DateMonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920 Vacant LotTrees (Vacant Lot) Pass Fail N/A Trees Mitigation (Vacant Lot) Remove all Juniper trees less than 16 inch DBH. Remove any dead or diseased trees. Remove smaller conifers that are growing between taller trees Reduce the density of tall trees so canopies are not touching. Remove tree branches less than 6 feet above the ground. No more than 20 percent of the canopy on smaller trees Trees have been evaluated using the standards above and trees recommended for removal have been flagged in blue. Other See Notes Tree Notes (Vacant Lot)Trees Photos (Vacant Lot) Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 256 MB. Trees (Vacant Lot) Mitigation By DateMonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Shrubs (Vacant Lot) Pass Fail N/A Shrubs Mitigation (Vacant Lot) Mow or masticate all brush. Exception: Wax currant is fire resistant and may be retained. Mowed/masticated material may be left on the ground evenly distributed. The depth of material left may not exceed 3 inches. Other (see notes) Shrubs Notes (Vacant Lot)Shrubs Photos (Vacant Lot) Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 10 MB. Shrubs (Vacant Lot) Mitigation By DateMonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Maintenance (Vacant Lot) Pass Fail N/A Maintenance Mitigation (Vacant Lot) Remove heavy accumulations of pine needles and woody debris. Remove all dead material greater than 4 inches in diameter. Dead material 4 inches and less may be scattered or chipped and spread (chip layer not to exceed 3 inches in depth). Some dead logs larger than 4 inch diameter may be retained if strategically placed at least 20 feet away from any trees, shrubs, or other large logs. Other (see notes) Maintenance Notes (Vacant Lot)Maintenance Photos (Vacant Lot) Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 256 MB. Maintenance (Vacant Lot) Mitigation By DateMonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920 SummaryReport SummaryAssessor SignatureMitigations Complete By Date/Validated By: Disclaimer: While following these recommendations has been shown to greatly reduce the risk of damage due to wildfire, Tamarack Wildfire Consulting, LLC assumes no liability and makes no claim to preventing property damage, injury, or loss of life. In the event of a wildfire, always heed local emergency management instructions.
