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Originally Posted by flylock shox
I bet there will be some big changes coming to bylaws and insurance policies soon anywhere the risk of wildfires presents. People will need to build buffers between their properties and fuel sources, and nee construction is going to have to adhere to stricter standards re fire resistance. I don't think we can firefight our way out of these things anymore.
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Indeed, after this summer - I can't help but think that recreational properties will see premiums increase by a multiple of some sort, if not get denied entirely. Sort of like trying to get overland water coverage in flood plain areas of Calgary after the 2013 floods.
I've looked into a detached recreation property in BC, and as a result looked into the FireSmart requirements that would need to be applied. If a damn lake can't hold things back, I just can't see what tweaks to soffit, and a metal roof / non vinyl siding would do in the face of these recent fires. Making me really re-consider this as an option.