NORTHERN CALIFORNIA >> California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit is currently conducting Defensible Space Inspections throughout the counties of; Sonoma, Lake, Napa, Solano, Yolo, and Colusa.
Defensible Space Inspectors will be visiting homes to educate residents and inspect structures for compliance with the Defensible Space requirements found in California Public Resources Code (PRC) 4291.
Cal Fire is seeking the public’s cooperation in defending one’s home from damaging wildfires. Failure to comply with PRC 4291 may result in a citation.
Cal Fire’s Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit Chief Shana Jones reminds residents that “creating and maintaining a Defensible Space is critical for the protection of their home.
PRC 4291 requires homeowners living in State Responsibility Area to maintain 100 feet of Defensible
Space around structures.
Here are some tips that can help homes survive wildfires:
-Maintain 100 feet of Defensible Space around all structures.
-Clear all needles and leaves from roofs, eaves, and rain gutters.
-Trim branches 6 feet up from the ground.
-Use trimming, mowing and power equipment before 10 a.m.
-Landscape with fire resistant and drought tolerant plants that require little water.
-Remove branches away from roofs and 10 feet from the chimney.
-Keep wood piles and flammable materials at least 30 feet from the home.
-Use fire ignition resistant building material.
For more information, visit the Cal Fire website at www.fire.ca.gov.
