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.