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<strong>Western</strong> <strong>National</strong> Mutual <strong>Insurance</strong> CompanyIOWA HOMEOWNER RULESConstruction DefinitionsMasonryA building with walls of masonry veneered construction is to be classified as Masonry.FrameA building with walls of frame, or metal-sheathed or stuccoed frame construction, or with walls of metalor metal lath <strong>and</strong> plaster on combustible supports is to be classified as Frame.Mixed ConstructionA building is to be classed as Frame when the wall area of frame construction (including gables)exceeds 33-1/3% of the total wall area.Fire Protection DefinitionsThe location of the building(s) determines its fire protection classification as defined below:ProtectedBuildings located within five road miles of a responding fire department <strong>and</strong>:• Within 1,000 feet of a fire hydrant; or• Within 1,000 feet of a year-round water source of at least 3,500 gallons <strong>and</strong> the responding firedepartment is equipped to respond with pumper truck capabilities; or• The responding fire department is equipped to respond with pumper/tanker truck capabilities of atleast 3,500 gallonsare to be classified as Protected.Partially ProtectedBuildings located within five road miles of a responding fire department but that do not otherwise qualifyfor the Protected classification are to be classified as Partially Protected.UnprotectedBuildings that do not qualify for the Protected or Partially Protected classifications are to be classifiedas Unprotected.7-1-2<strong>01</strong>0 <strong>IA</strong> - Rules - 35 General RulesIncludes copyrighted material with permission of American Association of <strong>Insurance</strong> Services

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