What type of building codes are being touted as minimizing wildfire losses? International Code Council’s International Wildland Urban Interface Code that includes:
- ignition-resistant building materials
- screens to prevent embers from penetrating into eaves and under foundations
- creating and maintaining defensible space
- fire-service access to structures and water supplies
Where is this being considered or adopted?
- Austin, TX adopted the code
- Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s Council on Wildfire Response recommended statewide IWUIC adoption, legislation is pending
Governing | How Better Building Codes Can Mitigate Wildfires’ Devastation