Eaves must be enclosed on the underside with soffits made of noncombustible, ignition-resistant material, or 2-inch lumber (no plywood).

Dryer vents must be made of noncombustible material like metal and have a louver or flap.

Siding must be noncombustible such as fiber-cement, stucco, stone, or brick.

NOTE: Ignition-resistant construction can include combustible materials such as wood siding in the assembly and is not allowed for Plus designations.

Shutters, if in place, must be made of a noncombustible material.

All exterior glass in windows, skylights, and within doors must be multipaned glass with at least two tempered panes; glass blocks are also acceptable (for windows only).

Exterior doors must be noncombustible or have a noncombustible storm door installed as the outermost exterior door.

The area underneath bay windows on the first floor must be enclosed with a noncombustible wall.

All deck components including posts, joists, railings, and walking surface must be made with noncombustible materials.

There must be no back-to-back parallel fences (i.e., there are no separate fences that are closer than 5 feet apart).