The New Canaan Fire Department, in conjunction with the fire marshal’s office, has started an initiative to make certain that all buildings are appropriately marked with their address number.
Emergency responders - fire, police and EMS - must locate an address in a critical situation; one that may mean the difference between life and death.
In this regard it is imperative that street numbers must be displayed and visible to the street, according to the Town Code. Numbers should ideally be 4 inches high with good color contrast. It is recommended by the fire department that both front and rear entry and exit doors be marked on commercial properties.
There are specific definitions for businesses, condominiums, shared driveways and private homes more than 50 feet from the road or not clearly visible.