WUI Requirements

WUI building materials

2018 WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE CODE (HOME HARDENING)

Effective November 24, 2013, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District adopted the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUI), Class 1, Ignition Resistant Building Standards.  Specification sheets must be provided for exterior building materials during Level 1 and/or Level 2 review.  Materials must meet Class 1, Ignition Resistant Construction as specified in chapter 5 of the 2018 IWUI code book.

LANDSCAPE (DEFENSIBLE SPACE) TRPA AND FIRE DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS 

Plan review Level I shall meet IWUI chapter 6 requirements. Plan submittal should include a site plan showing the location of trees and brush, access roads/driveways, fire hydrants or fire flow, and elevations.

Resources

CURBSIDE CHIPPING

The Zephyr Crew runs a community chipping program from approximately June 15 through October 15. Crews will visit your property free of charge to dispose of cut vegetation that reduces fuel loads and wildfire hazards.

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