In an emergency situation, time is of the essence. Police, fire and emergency medical service responders depend on house numbers to find you as quickly as possible. Finding your house, especially at night, can be challenging if address numbers are unreadable, blocked, unlit or not even there.
Make sure your house number is clearly marked and visible from the street. Turning on an outside light at night could also help first responders locate your house.
It is recommended that Darien residents take a few moments to install house numbers or examine existing house numbers. Be sure that the numbers are easily read from the street. Consider the following:
· Script numbers or numbers that are spelled out in words may be aesthetically pleasing but are difficult to read quickly from the street.
· Be sure that the view of the numbers is not obstructed by shrubs, trees or decorations, such as flags.
· Numbers should be clearly seen when approaching from either side of the house.
Darien Town Ordinance - Sec. 66-6 - Displaying of street numbers:
Property owners shall display their street numbers in a location clearly visible from the street, approaching from any direction. The numerals shall be at least three inches in height and easily visible to emergency vehicles. In the case of structures located more than 50 feet from the street, the owner shall, in addition, display such numbers in appropriate visible places.
Thank you for your cooperation.