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House Numbers
Easily seen house numbers can mean the difference
between hot and cold pizza, friends finding
you for a party, or even life or death when
you call 911.
Numbering Basics
Most communities enact house
number ordinances
detailing exactly what is expected.
But here
is a summary of the best numbering
practices
preferred by police, fire and
ambulance:
- Use reflective or high contrast numbers at
least 4-inches high
- Put numbers on the mailbox where your driveway
meets the street as well as on the house
- Make sure numbers are on both sides of the
mailbox or post, not on the front
- Avoid fancy script numbers or Roman numerals
- If your mailbox is across the street, put
a stone marker or sign at the end of the
driveway.
Once your numbers in place, keep
them visible:
- Cut away plants or flowers and avoid placing
a newspaper box where it hides your number
- Notice when a number falls off and replace
them right away
- Make sure your numbers don't rust or fade
into the background color and can easily
be seen when driving by at 30 m.p.h. at night
Hi-Tech House Numbers
The latest fad is LED-powered
house numbers.
These light up at night and can
be seen for
a hundred feet or more. These
would be good
if your house is set well off
the road.
Be a Good Neighbor
Check elderly neighbor's houses for good
numbering, and help them correct any problems.
Don't let the police, fire or ambulance spend
precious minutes at an unnumbered house before
deciding they're at the wrong one. |
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