How to Properly
Post Your 911 Address
Residences, Townhouses
and Businesses
·
On the Structure:
o
4" reflective numbers
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The address must clearly identify which
structure the address belongs to and must be visible from the street or road
the structure is located on or is closest to.
·
All posted addresses must be visible during
both day and nighttime hours and contrast in color with the background to which
they are affixed.
Private Lane and Long
Driveways
·
If any addressed structure is located so that
the address number is not clearly visible from the street, an additional
address number shall be posted at the intersection of the driveway with the
public street.
o
4" reflective numbers, contrasting in
color with the background on which they are affixed. Visible day and night;
placed upon a post or other structure that displays the number at least 48
inches above the ground.
Apartment Buildings and
Multi-Family Dwellings
·
4" reflective numbers
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Display above or to the side of primary
entrance
·
Individual units within the complex shall be
displayed on, above or to the side of the doorway of each unit.
Questions? Call Inspector Mark
Cacchione at the City of Highland Park Fire Prevention Bureau, 847-926-1187