Fire How We got here & why needed presentation

2025 Post LA Region Conflagrations • Statewide building code requirements greatly expanded • CA minimums created - W ildland U rban I nterface C ode • Cities and Local Fire Responsibility districts WERE

Required to adopt CA State WUIC as baseline standards • Fire behavior, urban sprawl and building construction standards analyzed • Urban sprawl directly increases potential for devastating wildfires • Gave option to enhance and or increase the code standards

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