A. Means of Access

1. Ingress and egress   

• [0]  Two or more roads in/out
• [7]  One road in/out

2. Road Width   

• [0]  ≥ 6.1m
• [2]  ≥ 6.1m and < 7.3m
• [4]  < 6.1m

3. All-season road condition   

• [0]  Surfaced road, grade < 5%
• [2]  Surfaced road, grade > 5%
• [2]  Non-surfaced road, grade < 5%
• [5]  Non-surfaced road, grade > 5%
• [7]  Other than all-season

4. Fire service access   

• [0]  ≤ 91.4m with turnaround
• [2]  > 91.4m with turnaround
• [4]  < 91.4m with no turnaround
• [5]  ≥ 91.4m with no turnaround

5. Street signs   

• [0]  Present [10.2cm in size and reflectorised]
• [5]  Not present

B. Vegetation (Fuel Models)

1. Characteristics of predominant vegetation within 91.4m   

• [5]  Light (e.g. grasses, forbs, sawgrasses and tundra)
  NFDRS Fuel Models A,C,L,N,S and T
• [10]  Medium (e.g. light brush and small trees)
  NFDRS Fuel Models D,E,F,H,P,Q and U
• [20]  Heavy (e.g. dense bush, timber and hardwoods)
  NFDRS Fuel Models B,G and O
• [25]  Slash (e.g. timber harvesting residue)
  NFDRS Fuel Models J,K and L

2. Defensible space   

• [1]  > 30.48m of vegetation treatment from the structure(s)
• [3]  21.6-30.48m of vegetation treatment from the structure(s)
• [10]  9.1-21.3m of vegetation treatment from the structure(s)
• [25]  < 9.1m of vegetation treatment from the structure(s)

C. Topography within 91.4m of structure/s   

• [1]  Slope < 9%
• [4]  Slope 10% to 20%
• [7]  Slope 21% to 30%
• [8]  Slope 31% to 40%
• [10]  Slope > 40%

D. Additional Rating Factors (Rate all that apply)

• [0-5]  Topographical features that adversely affect wildland fire behaviour   
• [0-5]  Areas with a history of higher fire occurance than surrounding areas due to special situations
  (e.g. heavy lightning, railroads, escaped debris burning, arson)   
• [0-5]  Areas that are periodically exposed to unusually severe fire weather and strong dry winds   
• [0-5]  Separation of adjacent structures that may contribute to fire spread   

E. Roofing Assembly   

• [0]  Class A roof
• [3]  Class B roof
• [15]  Class C roof
• [25]  Non-rated

F. Building Construction

1. Materials (dominant)  

• [0]  Non-combustible/fire resistive siding, eaves & deck
• [5]  Non-combustible/fire resistive siding, combustible deck
• [10]  Combustible siding and deck

2. Building setback relative to slopes of 30% or more   

• [1]  ≥ 9.1m to slope
• [5]  < 9.1m to slope

G. Available Fire Protection

1. Water Source Availability  

• [0]  Pressurized water source availability: 1892.7 lpm hydrants ≤ 304.8m apart
• [1]  Pressurized water source availability: 946.4 lpm hydrants ≤ 304.8m apart
• [3]  Non-Pressurized water source availability (off site): ≥ 946.4 lpm continuous for 2 hours
• [5]  Non-Pressurized water source availability (off site): < 946.4 lpm continuous for 2 hours
• [10]  Water unavailable

2. Organised response resources   

• [1]  Station ≤ 8km from structure
• [3]  Station > 8km from structure

3. Fixed Fire Protection   

• [0]  NFPA 13,13R,13D sprinkler system
• [5]  None

H. Placement of Gas and Electric Utilities   

• [0]  Both utilities underground
• [3]  One underground, one above ground
• [5]  Both above ground