“]The attachments are provided for owners to help manage the vegetation on their lots and to comply with PSPOA CC&Rs and Firewise Standards recognized by the City of Prescott provided by the Prescott, AZ Fire Department. Although they address the requirements for lots with homes for their fire inspection permits to be issued by the City of Prescott, it also applies to vacant lots. Most vacant lots are within the 150 feet of a home in our neighborhood, and must be maintained to protect the homes of all PSPOA residents. In addition to their physical location, embers, aka firebrands, travel routinely from between one mile up to as much as six miles to start fires distances away from the origin. Therefore, it is required that vacant lots be maintained to the same standards as those that have homes.
Here’s how to be firewise:
-Cut away vegetation 5-30 feet from all structures.
-Remove debris and dead vegetation from roofs, decks and ground.
-If using equipment to cut and trim, beware of sparks.
-Have a family evacuation plan in place before it’s needed.
-Free drop off takes place during normal operating hours; the days and times may differ from location to location. Visit www.yavapai.us/Portals/30/TransferStationList.pdf. For more information, call the Yavapai County Public Works Department at 928-771-3183.
Residents also may want to sign up for the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Emergency Notification System to be notified during emergency situations. Visit www.ycsoaz.gov for more information or call 928-771-3321.
BE PREPARED
