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Wildfire Prepared Multifamily: How-To Prepare Checklist 

Reduce Wildfire Risk to Your Multifamily Structure 

 

Download the How-To Prepare Checklist

Prepare Your Property for Wildfire

Download the checklist and use it to walk around your building and property to identify required wildfire mitigation actions and prepare for a Wildfire Prepared Multifamily designation.

Developed by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), the Wildfire Prepared Multifamily program outlines clear, science-based requirements—organized by levels of protection—to help reduce vulnerabilities and lower the likelihood of structure ignition.

Because wildfire can exploit the weakest link, the most effective protection comes from addressing vulnerabilities together—including defensible space to 30 feet, the roof and other building features.

Start with the Checklist

Use this checklist as your property preparation tool before applying for designation. Download it, take it outside, and use it as you walk around your building and property to identify and complete the required wildfire mitigation actions.

The checklist will help you:

  • Choose whether Essential or Enhanced is the right starting point
  • Understand which wildfire mitigation actions are required
  • Identify work that needs to be completed around your property

Prepare your building and property before applying for designation

 

Download the Multifamily: How-To Prepare Checklist

Wildfire Prepared Multifamily Designation Levels

Wildfire Prepared Multifamily offers two designation levels that reflect increasing levels of wildfire protection.

To Learn More: Multifamily FAQs

Essential Level

Focuses on protection from wind-blown embers, the leading cause of structure ignitions.

Enhanced Level

Builds on the Essential level by adding protections against flames and radiant heat. This level is often achieved during new construction or major exterior renovations.

Need the Full Program Requirements?

The Wildfire Prepared Multifamily Technical Standard provides the complete specifications used for evaluations and inspections.

It is most commonly used by:

  • Builders
  • Contractors
  • Mitigation professionals

View the Technical Standard

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