11/5 Specific Hazards Brush: Grass and Vegetation

Question 1

All hazardous vegetation or native brush situated within ____ of any structure, regardless of whether said structure is located upon such land or upon adjacent land, and all hazardous vegetation or native brush situated within 10 feet the outer edge or edges of the usable road surface of any highway, street, alley or driveway, shall be maintained at a height of not more than ___ above the ground.

Answer 1

200 feet / three inches

Question 2

Specimen native brush or shrubs may be retained provided they do not exceed _____ cubic feet in volume, and provided they are spaced from other brush, flammable material or structures a distance equal to three times their diameter, but in no event less than ____.

Answer 2

two hundred sixteen (216) / 18 feet

Question 3

An individual shrub shall be trimmed up ___ their height above the ground and all dead wood and combustible litter removed.

Answer 3

one-third

Question 4

The purpose in cutting the brush to ____ above the ground is to leave the root structure undisturbed.

Answer 4

3 inches

Question 5

If a large plant of at least ____ in height does not constitute an undue fire hazard and is trimmed up at least ____ from the ground, it may be desirable to consider it a tree and retain it in the interests of erosion control.

Answer 5

ten feet / five feet

Question 6

All trees, shrubs, bushes and other growing vegetation or portions thereof shall be removed from within ____ of the outlet of any chimney.

Answer 6

10 feet

Question 7

____ for hazard correction of violations concerning hazardous vegetation outside the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone or Fire Buffer Zone.

Answer 7

F-1308

Question 8

Weeds: ____ of clearance from structures and _____ from the outer edge or edges of the usable road surface of any highway, street, alley or driveway at a height of not more than ____.

Answer 8

200 feet / 10 feet/ three inches

Question 9

Dead Trees: (Abandoned citrus groves, orchards, etc.) within ____ from structures.

Answer 9

200 feet

Question 10

Combustible fences: Maintain all weeds and other vegetation located within ____ of any combustible fence at a height of not more than _____.

Answer 10

10 feet / three inches

Question 11

The words “No Smoking” and “Restricted Entry” shall be in letters no smaller than ____ and ____ in height on their respective signs.

Answer 11

three inches / 1-3/4 inches

Question 12

“No Smoking” Signs :

A sign at each corner and at ____ intervals along the boundaries of the concerned property.

Answer 12

600-foot

Question 13

“No Smoking” Signs :
There should be a sign approximately ____ inside the entrance to the property and at the entrance to branch roads, trails, etc.

Answer 13

300 feet

Question 14

“No Smoking” Signs :

Signs should be posted approximately ____ above the ground.

Answer 14

8 feet

Question 15

Maintain at least ___ around or adjacent to any structure completely free from dry weeds, grass, or other hazardous vegetation.

Answer 15

200 feet

Question 16

All native brush, weeds, grass or hazardous vegetation within ____ of any roadway or combustible fence shall not exceed a maximum of ____ above ground level.

Answer 16

10 feet / three inches

Question 17

Trees, ornamental shrubbery or other plants adjacent to any structure shall be free of dead limbs and other combustible matter and shall be no closer than ____ from any chimney. Roof surfaces shall be maintained free of accumulated dry vegetation.

Answer 17

10 feet