Assume you own a house in rural Arkansas with a pier foundation (concrete blocks on each of the four corners).Your prospective insurance company indicates they will not insure your home unless you take some loss prevention steps. Which of the following steps is the best loss prevention measure?
A)join a local volunteer fire department
B)enclose the open foundation with bricks to stop trash and leaves from accumulating
C)put fire extinguishers on the front porch and in the kitchen
D)put smoke alarms in each room

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Enclosing the open foundation with bricks will prevent debris and leaves from accumulating and potentially causing a fire hazard or structural damage. Joining a fire department, having fire extinguishers, and installing smoke alarms are all good safety measures, but they do not directly address the insurance company's concern about the pier foundation.

Assume You Own a House in Rural Arkansas with a Pier