1234 Your Street
Why is it necessary to post my street
number?
Firefighters, police, and other emergency vehicles
may need to find your home quickly should an
emergency occur. It is difficult for emergency
vehicles as well as, utility trucks, and postal
and delivery trucks to find homes and businesses
with address numbers that are not properly posted.
What are the requirements for posting
street numbers?
The address must be "visible from the
street." This basically leaves it up to the
resident on size, color, etc.
Recommended guidelines:
House numbers should be no less than 4" tall.
Numbers should be in a contrasting color to the
color scheme of the building.
House numbers should be visible up to 150 feet,
from all angles.
Be sure house numbers can be seen at night.
Keep house numbers clearly visible throughout the
year. Plant growth during certain seasons can hide
numbers.
Remember that fire vehicles sit up higher than
automobiles. Low hanging limbs can obstruct the
view that would normally be visible to others.
Although street numbers may not seem
to be that important, they can be critical in the
event of a fire, sudden illness or other
emergency.
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