How do I use the Location Information Report?

Learn how to access and use WSRB’s Location Information Report to obtain detailed risk and hazard information.

In this article, you'll find answers to these questions:

What’s included in the Location Information Report?
How does the report help me better understand my data?
How can I access the Single Address Lookup Report?

What’s included in the Location Information Report?

The Location Information Report offers a wealth of critical information to help you assess a property’s risk factors. Here are the key sections you’ll find:

Search Results
This section provides essential details about the property’s location and emergency services:
- - Location: The exact address entered in your search.
  - Fire District: The fire protection district serving the property, key for understanding local fire coverage.
  - County: Indicates the property’s county, which may influence zoning and risk factors.
  - Responding Fire Department: The fire department responsible for emergency services at the property.
  - Hydrant Within 1000 Feet: Indicates whether the property is within 1,000 feet of a hydrant, a factor that can influence insurance premiums by reducing potential fire damage risks. Learn how hydrants impact premiums.
  - Tender Credit: Shows if the community has mobile water supply systems, qualifying them for tender credit even when hydrants are distant. Learn more about tender credit.
  - Latitude/Longitude: The geographical coordinates of the property for precise location identification.
Classification Results
The fire protection capabilities of your property are determined by WSRB’s Protection Class ratings, which assess factors like fire department quality, water supply, and communication systems. These ratings can directly influence insurance premiums. Learn more about Protection Class here.
BCEGS (Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule)
BCEGS measures how effectively your community enforces building codes, impacting the resilience of buildings against disasters like fires or earthquakes. Make sure to enter the BCEGS year to view these results. More on BCEGS here.
Flood Hazard Score
Utilizing FEMA’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps, this section identifies if the property is located in a flood zone. Properties in flood zones may require additional insurance and have higher flood risks. Find out more about FEMA Flood Zones.
Earthquake Data
This section provides seismic risk information, including soil type, proximity to fault lines, and liquefaction risk. WSRB also calculates a Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) score to indicate potential shaking intensity during earthquakes. Learn more about earthquake data.
Wildfire Data
This section highlights proximity to wildfire-prone areas using WSRB’s Wildfire Tool, including any historical wildfire activity and details on the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI). Understand your wildfire risk.

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Understanding your data

Your Location Information Report includes a helpful resource page with further explanations and links to learn more about the information presented in each section:

How to access the Location Information Report

Accessing this report is easy! Follow these simple steps:

Log in to Protection – Start by logging in to the Protection tool on the WSRB website.
Enter the Address – Use the search bar to input the property address you want to assess.
Click the Orange PDF Report Link – Once the search results load, click on the orange PDF Report link to generate the Location Information Report.
- Tip: If you want to include BCEGS scores in your report, make sure to enter the BCEGS year when prompted.
Download and Save – Once the report is generated, you can view, share, and download it for your records.

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For more detailed instructions and additional information, visit our Help Center article on Protection Class.

Need further assistance? Our support team is ready to help you navigate the Location Information Report.