TAKE THE SEVERE WIND QUIZ

PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM SEVERE WIND

This quiz is designed to assist homeowners whose residences are at risk of damage from severe wind.

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General
Number of stories

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General

Exterior cladding (siding, roofing) rated for severe winds

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General

Storage for outdoor items (trampoline, playground equipment, gazebo, tables, etc.)

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General

Outdoor accessories are securely anchored (air conditioning, satellite dishes, hot water tanks, etc.)

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Roof, overhangs and attachments
Roof design

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Roof, overhangs and attachments

Roof to wall connection

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Roof, overhangs and attachments

5/8-inch plywood roof decking

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Roof, overhangs and attachments

Roof deck attachment

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Roof, overhangs and attachments

Secondary water resistance (roof membrane and sealed seams)

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Roof, overhangs and attachments

Porch, patio and carport anchored
for wind loads

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Roof, overhangs and attachments

Columns anchored to the foundation
and roof beam

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Windows and doors

Opening protection (impact-resistant storm shutters, panels, screens, or combined window-door units)

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Windows and doors

Height is six feet or less

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Windows and doors

Garage door is pressure-rated or reinforced

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Windows and doors

Proper locks and hinges are on double-entry doors to resist wind pressure

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WALLS - Wood frame construction

Bottom plates are anchored to the foundation (connectors, structural sheathing, load-specific nailing)

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WALLS - Wood frame construction

Upper story is anchored to the lower story

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WALLS - Wood frame construction

No windows or doors are near corners of the house

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Masonry Construction

Rebar connects the foundation to wall (four-foot spacing)

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Masonry construction

Rebar reinforcement is the full height
of walls

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Masonry construction

Vertical rebar reinforcement is at the corners and both sides of windows and doors

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Other building systems

Vertical rebar reinforcement is at the corners and both sides of windows and doors

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TAKE THE FLOODING QUIZ

PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM FLOODING

This quiz is designed to assist homeowners whose residences are at risk of damage from basement flooding

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Has your basement ever flooded?

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Do you pour fats and cooking oils and grease down the sink?

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Are the sewer grates in front of your home clear of debris?

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Have you cleaned your eaves and downspouts within the past year?

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Are there any unsealed cracks in your foundation  or basement floor?

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Are your downspouts directing water metres (6 feet) away from your home?

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Is the soil directly beside your home 10 to 15 cm  higher than the soil 1.5 metres away from the home?

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Does your home have a backwater valve?

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Does your home have a sump-pump?

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Have you tested thesump-pump in the last 12 months?

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Does your sump-pump have a back-up power source?

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Are any of your eavestrough downspouts connected to the municipal sewer system?

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Do you have a reverse sloped driveway?

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Do you have basement windows close to the surface of your lot?

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TAKE THE SNOW AND ICE QUIZ

PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM SNOW & ICE STORMS

This quiz is designed to assist homeowners whose residences are at risk of damage from Snow and Icestorms.

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Has your home ever been damaged by winter weather?  (roof leaks, full or partial roof  collapse, wall cracks, sagging ridge line, frozen pipes)

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Is the slope of your roof sufficient to shed snow and  ice? (more than 10 cm vertically in 30 cm horizontally)

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Does your roof have significant obstructions (chimneys, skylights, dormers) where snow and ice can collect?

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Have you cleaned debris from your roof drainage systems (scuppers, gutters and downspouts)?

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Is there any vegetation that overhangs your roof and contributes to blockages in roof drainage systems?

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Do you own electric heating cables, or a chemical de-icer?

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Have you inspected your attic for heat sources FROM ATTIC ACCESS DOORS?

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Have you inspected your attic for heat sources from LIGHT FIXTURES WITHOUT INSULATION?

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Do you have any un-insulated pipes exposed to cold air?

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Do you have any leaks or  penetrations in the attic that allow cold air into your home?

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During severe cold snaps do you Open your taps to keep water moving?

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During severe cold snaps do you Maintain a constant thermostat temperature during the night and day?

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During severe cold snaps do you Open your kitchen and sink cabinets to warmer air?

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During severe cold snaps do you Keep your garage door closed?

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Before leaving your house for an extended period of time during cold weather do you Keep the thermostat set to no lower than 12 C?

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Before leaving your house for an extended period of time during cold weather do you Make sure a neighbour checks to see your house temperature is not too low?

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Before leaving your house for an extended period of time during cold weather do you Drain your water system by opening the taps?

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TAKE THE EARTHQUAKE QUIZ

PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM EARTHQUAKES

This quiz is designed to assist homeowners whose residences are at risk of damage from earthquakes.

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Foundation and Walls
Is the masonry reinforced and the sill plate secured to the foundation?

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Foundation and Walls

Are the cripple walls reinforced?

 

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Foundation and Walls

Are the floor systems connected using metal ties or framing anchors?

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Foundation and Walls

Are the wall elements reinforced,well connected and anchored to the foundation?

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Foundation and Walls

Is the garage door opening secured with steel bracing or plywood panels?

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Foundation and Walls

Are the windows and glass doors protected against breakage?

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Roof Systems
What roof covering does the home have?

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Roof System

Does the roof sheathing include structural grade plywood or OSB?

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Roof System

Is there blocking between rafters/ trusses for the roof framing and is it anchored to the wall?

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Roof System

Does the home have a large skylight?

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Roof System

Is the chimney properly reinforced and braced?

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Inside the Home
Are light fixtures secured?

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Inside the Home

Are the home’s suspended ceilings attached to the structure with safety cables?

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Inside the Home

Are major appliances and the water heater anchored to the wall using safety cables?

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TAKE THE WILDFIRE QUIZ

PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM WILDFIRE

This quiz is designed to assist homeowners whose residences are at risk of damage from wildfire.

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Roof Material

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Roof Cleanliness

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Vents and Openings

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Eaves

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Building exterior

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Building exterior condition

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Ground-to- siding clearance

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Balcony, deck or porch

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Setback from edge of slope

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Windows

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YARD Non‐combustible Zone (0 – 1.5 metres) 1.5 metres from furthest extent of home (includes overhangs, extensions and decks)

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YARD Zone 1 (1.5 – 10 metres) Woodpiles and other combustible materials storage (Vehicles, construction materials, debris etc.)

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YARD Zone 1 (1.5 – 10 metres) Unmitigated building locations (buildings that are not mitigated to the same standards as primary home)

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YARD Zone 1 (1.5 – 10 metres) Forest vegetation within 10 metres of home

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YARD Zone 1 (1.5 – 10 metres) Surface vegetation and combustible materials

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YARD Zone 2 (10 – 30 metres) Forest vegetation

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YARD Zone 2 (10 – 30 metres)  Surface vegetation

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YARD Zone 2 (10 – 30 metres) Flammable shrub spacing

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YARD Zone 2 (10 – 30 metres) Low lying tree branches

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YARD Zone 3 (30 – 100 metres) Forest vegetation

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YARD Zone 3 (30 – 100 metres) Surface vegetation

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YARD Zone 3 (30 – 100 metres) Flammable shrub spacing

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YARD Zone 3 (30 – 100 metres) Low lying tree branches

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TAKE THE HAIL QUIZ

PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM HAIL

This quiz  is designed to assist homeowners whose residences are at risk of damage from hail.

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General

Do you live in or near a high-risk hail zone? (see map)

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General - Has your home been damaged by hail before?

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General - If you own a car, do you always park it in a covered space (eg. carport or garage)?

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Roof - Is your roof covered with an Impact Resistant (IR) product (class 4 asphalt, rubber, metal, cement, other)?

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Roof - Is your roof steep, moderately steep or flat/almost flat?

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Roof - Do you have underlayment (i.e. ice and water shield) under your roof covering?

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Roof - Do you have skylights?

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Siding - Is your home cladded with masonry, cement fibre board or aluminum/vinyl siding?

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Doors and windows - Are your doors and windows rated for impact resistance (IR)?

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TAKE THE EXTREME HEAT QUIZ

PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM EXTREME HEAT

This quiz is designed to assist homeowners whose residences are at risk of damage from extreme heat.

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Does the area you live in experience many days that are hotter than 30°C?

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Do you find that the interior of your home gets uncomfortably hot during high-heat days?

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Landscaping
Do you have deciduous trees that shed leaves in winter, shading windows on south, east and west exposures?

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Landscaping
Is your property landscaped with ‘evergreen’ coniferous trees or hedges to provided a windbreak or filter against harsh winds, particularly in winter?

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Landscaping
Does your property have a minimum 25 per cent tree cover (excluding roof area)?

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Windows
Are your windows single, double or triple-paned glass?

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Windows
Do none, some, or all of your windows open for improved ventilation?

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Window Shading

Are none, some or all of your windows (particularly on south, east and west exposures) shaded, either with permanent fixtures (e.g. covered porches, brise-soleils, louvres) or other products (eg. exterior roll shutters, exterior screens, rollout awnings, window films)?

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Lighting

Is the interior of your home adequately lit by natural light during daylight hours?

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Roofing

Does your home have a ‘cool roof’ or a green roof?

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Insulation

Is the insulation in your exterior walls and attic adequate to control heat gain/loss in your home?

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