Fire Protection of Historic Streetscapes
Authors
Jared Brown, Evan T. Duderewicz, Benjamin T. Ferland
Sponsor
National Association of State Fire Marshals
Advisors
Constance Clark, David DiBiasio, Natalie A. Mello
Term
October – December 2009
Project Outcomes
Abstract
This project was sponsored by the National Association of State Fire Marshals to address the issue of fire protection of historic streetscapes. We performed case studies of historic districts with histories of streetscape fires and their response. We also examined towns with successful fire protection programs to determine the most effective methods in protecting historic streetscapes from fire. We recommended educating building owners of risks and protection possibilities, and also stressed the importance of fire inspections and property maintenance.