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Snow removal plan and safe walking surfaces Developing a snow removal plan is important for establishing protocols before storms hit. Effective planning enhances safety and minimizes disruption to daily activities and infrastructure. Using appropriate road materials can significantly impact snow removal efficiency. Choosing materials that improve traction, such as sand, can reduce the risk of accidents during winter storms. Designating specific areas for the accumulation of snow and roof snow removal is essential. These areas should be strategically located to prevent the obstruction of roadways, sidewalks, and emergency access points and limit damage to trees and people. The plan can include scheduling regular inspections during winter months, providing guidelines for safely removing snow, and identifying qualified personnel or contractors to conduct the work.
Landscaping considerations Projects may include adapted plants and native species capable of withstanding significant weight, such as heavy snow loads, which may vary by location.
DOCUMENTATION
| Project types | Options | Paths | Documentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | All | All | Identification of the two hazards the site and site structures are designed and constructed to meet. |
| All | Drought | All | Confirmation of whether the project includes any created water features. |
| All | Drought | Projects with Water Features | Evidence that the makeup water for the created water features complies with_SITES C3.4_ (e.g., SITES certification and scorecard or evidence that 50% of annual make-up water for site water features comes from non-potable water sources or that site water features only require a total of 10,000 gallons or fewer, 37,854.12 liters or fewer, of potable water annually). |
| All | Extreme heat | All | Evidence of the two qualifying extreme heat resilience elements included in the project (e.g., contract documents, massing and orientation studies of the building, map to emergency cooling station, product information from paving manufacturers or SR values or open-grid pavement permeability). |
| All | Flooding | All | Evidence that the project is certified under a qualifying flood- resilient design standard (e.g., certificate/stamped drawings) and/or evidence that critical utilities meet the design criteria and/or confirm that all structural materials, finish materials, and connectors used below DFE are flood resistant (e.g., contract documents). |
| All | Hail | All | Evidence that the project site and site structures are designed and constructed according to_FORTIFIED Commercial High_ Wind and Hail Specific Design Requirements for Hail(for example, evidence of the_FORTIFIED_ + Hail certification). |
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