FIRE SAFETY
Landscape Services
FIRE DEFENSE
Services
Welcome to Landworks Fire Defense Services – your trusted partner in wildfire mitigation and home safety. We offer comprehensive solutions to protect your property from fire risks, ensuring safety and resilience.
What is Defensible Space?
Zone 0 is the area closest to your house. It should extend 0-5 feet from your house. Sometimes, Zone 0 is called the “Ember Resistant Zone.”
In Zone 0, you should:
- Use only metal or other non-combustible outdoor furniture.
- Use a heavy rubber mat or metal grates instead of a natural fiber or jute doormat.
- Move any combustible materials. This includes garbage and recycling containers, lumber, trash, or patio accessories.
**Don’t store any lumber or firewood within 30 feet of your house. Don’t keep any vegetation in Zone 0. - Clear away any fallen leaves or needles.
- Cut back all tree limbs that extend into Zone 0.
- Use stone or gravel instead of a combustible mulch.
Zone 1 should be the 30 feet immediately around your house.
In Zone 1, you should:
- Remove all dry or dead plants, grass, and weeds.
- Remove all dead vegetation and fallen leaves.
- Make sure to clean up your roof and gutters, in addition to your yard.
Zone 2 should start where Zone 1 ends. It should be 70 feet wide. Zones 1 and 2, combined, should total 100 feet.
In Zone 2, you should:
- Cut or mow grass to a maximum height of 4 inches.
- Keep all tree branches cut back correctly, in all Zones.
- Keep all tree branches cut to: 6 feet away from the ground; 10 feet away from your chimney; At least 6 feet away from your roof.
- Ensure there is sufficient horizontal and vertical space around all trees and shrubs.
- Space your trees and shrubs at least 10 feet apart. Remove any plants or shrubs from around the bases of trees. This makes it harder for fires to spread from a plant to a larger tree.
The Defensible Space Assistance Program (DSAP)
The Defensible Space Assistance Program (DSAP) is designed to assist homeowners who need to create defensible space but are unable to do so due to physical, economic, or other barriers. For example, low-income homeowners and individuals who are physically disabled or elderly may be unable to pay a contractor. It is imperative that all homeowners maintain at least 100 feet of defensible space around their homes to aid in protecting themselves and their communities from the devastation of wildfire.
Prior to receiving service through DSAP, you must participate in our Home Assessment Program.
HOME
Assessments
What is a Home Assessment?
A home assessment is a review of the vulnerability of a home and landscape to wildfire and ember ignition. During this assessment, a staff member will review defensible space and home hardening principles and make specific recommendations for improvements based on the current condition of your property.
Evaluations are performed by trained staff members and take about 30 to 45 minutes to complete. Our recommendations are based on local fire agency ordinances, but we are non-regulatory, and none of the recommendations are required for you to make. Upon completion of the assessment, you will receive recommendations, educational resources, and program referrals that can help you meet your wildfire resilience goals. Assessments and outcomes are completely confidential.
Fire Assessments
- Our division conducts Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) and Defensible Space inspections.
- Certified inspectors evaluate vegetation, construction features, and property layout for vulnerabilities.
- Customers receive detailed digital and printed reports with photos, recommendations, and service referrals.
- Inspections adhere to CSFM guidelines and incorporate NIST Tech Note 2205 and NWCG S-190 principles.
- Available for both residential and commercial clients; fee-based.
FIRESCAPING
Services
Firescaping involves creating a defensible space around homes by using fire-resistant plants, maintaining proper spacing, and employing other effective landscaping practices. You don’t necessarily need to spend much money to make your landscaping more fire-resistant. A fire-resistant landscape can enhance your property value, conserve water, and add beauty to your home.
WILDFIRE
Mitigation + Hardening
- Our crews perform wildfire mitigation work in line with CBC Chapter 7A, PRC 4291, and local WUI codes.
- Services include defensible space clearance, installation of ember-resistant vents, roof retrofits, and deck/eave hardening. We design fire-resistant landscaping, including the selection of appropriate plants and strategic layouts, and may install water systems and fire protection infrastructure.
- Licensed contractors oversee all work for quality and code compliance.
- Projects are contracted based on scope, ensuring tailored solutions for each property.
FIRE RETARDANT
Application
Enhance your property’s fire resistance with our advanced fire retardant applications. We utilize Komodo 911, an eco-friendly, non-toxic fire suppression solution, perfect for quickly addressing small fires and protecting your home.
Komodo 911 is U.S. Forest Service / CAL FIRE approved, safe for pets, plants, and people, and biodegradable. It’s suitable for Class A-B-C-D-K fires. We apply Komodo products to vegetation and structural components, providing an extra layer of protection against wildfires.
WHY CHOOSE
Landworks?
- Expertise: Experienced professionals delivering top-tier fire mitigation and home hardening.
- Comprehensive Service: From inspection to mitigation, all tailored to your needs.
- Community Commitment: Dedicated to increasing wildfire resilience and safety.
Contact us today to schedule your assessment or wildfire mitigation consultation and take the first step toward a safer, more fire-resistant home!
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