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jilianpiloj

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How can a homeowner create a defensible space in order to obtain fire insurance?
   a. Choose a home in a narrow canyon or wilderness area.
   b. Dig a ditch around the perimeter of the house.
   c. Install a fire-proof roof on the house.
   d. Clear ground duff and brush and cut down trees on all sides of the house.
   e. Choose a home built on the site of a previous fire.

Question 2

What public policy change followed the tragic Melbourne, Australia fire of 2009?
   a. instituting a nationwide fire alert system involving telephone and text messaging
   b. requiring people to comply with guidelines regarding clearing flammable materials from around their homes
   c. requiring fire insurance for all buildings in fire-prone areas
   d. requiring fire extinguishers on every floor of a multi-story building
   e. doubling the number of firefighting personnel on duty at any one time


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wfdfwc23

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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: d

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: a


jilianpiloj

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Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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