defensible space

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In California, all property owners are required  to meet defensible space clean up requirements per PRC 4291.  PRC 4291 requires a 30-ft perimeter cleared of vegetation around any inhabited residence (+) 70-ft  intermittent clearing totaling 100 feet. The maintenance of your defensible space helps our volunteer firefighters and other fire fighters defend your home, and can help to maintain fire insurance.  For more information on Defensible Space Clean Up contact the AFSC at 530-694-1879.   

The AFSC coordinates with CALfire annually to provide inspections to Easter Alpine County residents and property owners, to provide methods to maintain your defensible space.  CALfire inspectors will inspect properties to determine it meets  requirements of PRC 4291.  Inspectors will leave a yellow inspection report, to inform you of any needs for continued clean up to  meet the requirements. Upon request, CALfire will perform individual inspections by  calling (530) 708-2793.  

Many people wonder what a Defensible Space Inspection entails.  This video will give you a glimpse into what to expect.

 Defensible space -- the buffer you create between a building on your property and the grass, trees, shrubs, or any wildland area that surrounds it -- is essential for improving your home’s chance of surviving a wildfire.  

 According to California Civil Code, as of July 1, 2021 when you sell property that is located in a high or very high fire hazard severity zone, you’ll need documentation of a compliant Defensible Space Inspection.   Now you can get a handle on your home’s Defensible Space! By completing this Self-Assessment, you will have a greater understanding of how Defensible Space and Home Hardening can help save your home from the effects of devastating wildfires.  

 Here are some projects and tasks that can increase a home’s potential survivability in a wildfire. Includes a house and immediate zone checklist. 

 This handbook contains straight-forward, thorough information to help small-parcel landowners (10-100 acres)who live in the Sierra Nevada mountains develop a sound forest management strategy. 

Defensible Space can help stop or slow the spread of wildfire around your home.  Do your part and be prepared for wildfire.  This video will help you learn how.