12012017 - Fire ISO Rating (Dec. 2017) of FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DENTON Brian Daskam • (940) 349-7567 • Brian.Daskam@cityofdenton.com
Denton Receives Improved Fire Rating
New Rating Expected to Lower Insurance Costs
DENTON,TX,Dec. 1,2017-This year, Denton businesses and residents are expected to save
money on property insurance as a result of Denton's Public Protection Classification.
Recently, the Insurance Services Office (ISO) completed an analysis of the City's fire
suppression delivery system and recommended an improved classification. Most insurance
companies use the ISO's Public Protection Classification rating to calculate premiums for
residential, commercial, and industrial properties. As a result of this favorable change,businesses
and residents may expect up to an approximate two percent rate reduction for commercial
properties and up to an approximate eight percent reduction for residential properties.
Denton's Fire Department has already begun notifying insurance companies of the improved
rating. Residents and businesses are encouraged to follow up with their insurance provider if
they do not see a change to their insurance costs.
Improvements in Denton's water distribution system over the past 10 years along with an
increased investment in the City's fire services and aggressive strategies in preparing for future
growth made it possible to improve Denton's rating. More information can be found at
www.tdi.texas.gov/fire. The improved rating went into effect on Dec. 1.
Visit www.cityofdenton.com for more news and get connected at www.dentononline.com.