Mitigation Project Type: Ignition-Resistant Construction

Project Description: The application of non-combustible building envelope assemblies, the use of ignition-resistant materials, and the use of proper retrofit techniques in new and existing structures.

  • Ignition-resistant construction activities must be combined with defensible space activities. Construction may be subject to State and/or local building codes. Examples include:
  • Installing ignition-resistant roofing like non-combustible composite shingles or tiles
  • Installing ignition-resistant walls and ember-resistant vents
  • Purchasing and installing water hydration systems

Purpose: To provide structural protection for homes, structures, and critical facilities. The default project effectiveness for ignition-resistant construction activities combined with defensible space is 20% (10% for each mitigation measure).

House inside of the Fourmile Canyon Fire near Boulder, Colorado in the wildland-urban interface. © Matthew B. Slaby, NIFC, September 9, 2010.
Credit: Matthew B. Slaby/NIFC