All water mains in the development should be of proper size, looped or gridded with no dead end, or low flow areas. Access points should be developed and signed where fire trucks can drive within 16 feet of creeks, rivers, lakes or ponds to fill pumpers. Swimming pools should be designed so that fire trucks can reach them for pumping water on fires. Ask the developer what provisions have been made to provide water to fire fighting services. The wildlands of Florida are often subjected to strong winds during periods of high fire danger.
Fires can start from branches, trees and other objects laying across powerlines.
The safest, most dependable electric power supply for homes within developments is underground wiring. All wiring within the developed area should be underground. All dead trees that could fall on the lines should be removed. The clearing should be wide enough so limbs and branches torn from trees during high winds will not drop onto the lines. Where to Go for Advice Before buying property in a development, contact local officials to determine adequacy of fire protection.