Fire Defensible space Assessment, creation and maintenance for ZONE 1

At Grind Fire Defense, we can help you! We are a full service fire defensible space company. We specialize in creating and maintaining defensible space around homes and properties in Northern California. We have experience working with property owners and local government who require defensible space around homes and businesses.

Our team of experts will work with you to create a custom plan that meets your needs, including:

• A free preliminary assessment of your property
• A complete zone based vegetation management plan
• Annual maintenance for your defensible space
  
  

What is a Defensible Fire Zone?

A defensible fire zone is an area around a building or structure that has been changed to reduce the risk of wildfire damage. These areas can be made in many different ways, such as removing plants, using fire-resistant materials, and installing sprinkler systems. The goal of creating a defensible zone is to make a buffer around a structure that will help stop or slow a wildfire. This can giving firefighters a better chance of protecting the area.

Defensible fire zones are usually made in areas that are at high risk of wildfire. Specifically, places with dry, flammable plants or places that have a lot of wildfires. These areas can be found in rural, suburban, or urban areas.

Defensive fire zone 1, also known as the lean, clean, and green zone, is the second layer of a defensible fire zone. It is designed to provide an additional level of protection for the building or structure by going from 5 to 30 feet.

To create zone 1 we remove excess vegetation, and maintain the landscaping in a way that reduces the risk of wildfire. This involves removing dead or dying plants, ladder fuels, pruning vegetation, and chipping and hauling away all materials cleaned up.

All of this creates a buffer that can slow the spread of a wildfire and give firefighters a better chance of protecting buildings. It is important to maintain this zone on a regular basis, which means you may want to make this cleanup annual. Overgrown and poorly maintained landscaping increases the risk of wildfire.

One of the key elements of the lean, clean, and green zone is the removal of excess vegetation. Removing dead or dying plants both on the ground, and in the trees, plus shrubs will reduce their fuel load.

It's important to use fire-resistant building materials, also known as home hardening, and landscaping elements in zone 1. This can include using metal roofs, non-combustible siding, and more. These help to reduce the risk of wildfire damage, as they are less likely to ignite and burn in the event of a wildfire.

It is important to maintain your landscaping and cleanliness in the lean, clean, and green zone. This involves watering plants to keep them healthy and reducing unnecessary vegetation. It is also important to clear the area of debris and other flammable materials.

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.



Is your home ready for the wildfire season?

In addition Zone 1, California laws that require Fire Hazard Severity Zones are implemented. Include a fuel reduction zone and ember-resistant zone. The fuel reduction zone where flammable vegetation has been removed or thinned. The ember-resistant zone helps prevent embers from reaching the building or structure. Together, they work to create a comprehensive system of protection for structures in wildfire areas.

Defensible fire zones are an important tool for protecting buildings from wildfire damage. By creating a buffer, it is possible to reduce the risk of wildfire damage. Not only that, but you also give firefighters a better chance of saving your home. While it is not possible to completely remove the risk of wildfires, defensible fire zones help provide a greater level of protection.

Book a free consultation with a Defensible Space Specialist today.