The presence of readable building numbers is helpful to the casual visitor.  Numbers shall be visible from the street, particularly on busy streets.

Take a slow drive through your neighborhood on a rainy night and find out what you can see.

In emergency situations, minutes can make a difference.

Here are some suggestions and considerations:

• Your numbers should be visible day or night, rain or shine.
• Corner lot buildings should have posted numbers on the side of the building on which it is addressed.
• Backlit numbers on light fixtures can be helpful as long as the bulb is not too bright.
• Screen and storm doors can obstruct visibility of numbers on your front door.
• Is your building number visible from the road?

 
Can you be found in the event of an emergency?