Remove combustible debris from gutters, roof and the immediate zone around the home.
V17 — specialized system
Wildfire and ember home resilience
Reduce home ignition potential in the first metres around the building by addressing roof, gutters, vents, siding, deck and vegetation.
Checked: 2026-08-22
Roof, siding, soffit or deck replacement is an opportunity for more ember-resistant details.
Exposed property with vulnerable materials/vents: use a FireSmart assessment and coordinate renovation choices.
Useful tools / data
- FireSmart assessment
- 0-1.5 m / 1.5-10 m zone plan
- Roof/siding/vent product data
What the professional checks
- Assess ember/flame ignition paths
- Detail vents, eaves, roof and deck
- Coordinate vegetation and materials around building
Sources and limits
Rules vary by jurisdiction and scope. Regulated, structural and gas work remains with the required professional.
Related path
Continue with the right tools
These links connect this page to the next useful checks and decisions without repeating the full content.
Screen hazardous materialsKnow when to stop and assess asbestos, lead, vermiculite, mould, silica or radon.Open →Track indoor air qualityLog CO₂, radon, PM2.5, humidity and temperature without turning readings into diagnoses.Open →Prepare the emergency sheetDocument controls, equipment, contacts and critical locations in a printable format.Open →Score home resiliencePrioritize water, outages, fire, climate, health and essential records.Open →Sort observed symptomsConnect a visible sign to plausible causes, urgency and the right professional.Open →
Manage the project through closeout
V14
Systems to check before closing the work
V14 connects envelope, air, fire, structure, water and code instead of treating each project in isolation.
Hidden systems and critical interfaces
These checks target costly problems that often appear only after opening assemblies, conversions or changes of use.
V32
Post-disaster and legacy systems
V32 connects contamination, storm damage, legacy materials and recommissioning before rebuilding.