Defensible Space Service, Federal and State Regulations

Welcome to the Grind Fire Defense resource page dedicated to fire defensible space regulations. This page provides information on the requirements and guidelines for creating a safe zone around a home or building to protect it from wildfire. This might include information on the minimum distance that vegetation and other combustible materials must be kept from the structure, as well as guidance on the types of materials that can be used in landscaping and other aspects of the property. The page includes both federal, and state regulations. 

Here we have collected some great resources for anyone interested in learning more about wildfires and their impact on homes and property. You can find information on wildfires, including where they have occurred recently and what caused them to start. You'll also find tips on how to protect your home from wildfire damage. These include tips on creating a defensible space around your home, clearing brush from around the perimeter and adding fireproof materials to your home.

California Wildfire Preparedness Resources

• Ready.gov https://www.ready.gov/
• Butte County Fire https://www.buttecounty.net/fire
• Tehama County Fire https://www.tehamacountyfire.org/
• Shasta County Fire https://www.shastacounty.gov/fire

California Wildfire Disaster Resources

• California Fire Foundation https://www.cafirefoundation.org/what-we-do/for-communities/save
• Governor's Office of Emergency Resources https://wildfirerecovery.caloes.ca.gov/2022-incidents/
• DisasterAssistance.gov/ https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
• FEMA https://www.fema.gov/
• California Community Foundation https://www.calfund.org/wildfirerecoveryfund/
• List of California Based Wildfire Disaster Resources https://www.philanthropyca.org/resources/california-disaster-resources

Grind Fire Defense provides defensible space services. There are 4 areas or zones to consider when creating a defensible space.

Zone 0

Ember Resistant

The immediate surroundings of your buildings and structures from structure to approximately 5' out.

Zone 1

Lean, Clean & Green

Extends 30 feet from buildings, structures, decks, etc. or to your property line, whichever is closer.

Zone 2

Reduce Fuel

Zone 2 extends form 30 to 100 feet from your buildings, structures, decks, etc. or to your property line.

Zone 3

Egress and Extend

Zone 3 is an access zone, adjacent to roads and driveways. Also called ingress and egress.