Wildfire Preparedness in Newport Beach: How to Protect Your Home and Community
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The Newport Beach Fire Safe Council's mission is to mitigate wildfire risks and enforce preventative strategies to lower wildfire dangers in our community, utilizing science, education, cooperation, collaboration, and proactive measures to preserve lives and safeguard properties.
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The Newport Beach Fire Safe Council aims to reduce the threat of wildfire through community events, training, emergency planning, fuel reduction, fire behavior analysis, and grants for large-scale projects. We work with homeowners and municipalities for a safer and more resilient city.
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Neighboor Recommended and Vetted Vendors for HOme Hardening
Tom Hannemann, Owner Operator, Firefighter owned & operated
Phone: 949.606.5822
Website: www.T&THomeSolutions.com
Email: thefireventguys@gmail.com
The City of Newport Beach or The Newport Beach Fire Safe Council neither endorses nor sponsors the organization or activity represented in this material. The City of Newport Beach or The Newport Beach Fire Safe Council accepts no liability or responsibility for the program/activity. The distribution or display of this material is provided as a community service.
Robert Villa, Owner Operator, Firefighter owned & operated
Phone: 805.323.3313
Website: www.trinitywildfire.com
Email: trinitywildfireservices@gmail.com
The City of Newport Beach or The Newport Beach Fire Safe Council neither endorses nor sponsors the organization or activity represented in this material. The City of Newport Beach or The Newport Beach Fire Safe Council accepts no liability or responsibility for the program/activity. The distribution or display of this material is provided as a community service.
Embers Out LLC
Phone: 714.363.3459
Website: www.embersout.com
Email:JGS@EmbersOut.com
The City of Newport Beach or The Newport Beach Fire Safe Council neither endorses nor sponsors the organization or activity represented in this material. The City of Newport Beach or The Newport Beach Fire Safe Council accepts no liability or responsibility for the program/activity. The distribution or display of this material is provided as a community service.
Ember Wildfire Defense Solutions
Phone: 415.968.1506
Website: www.emberdefensellc.com
The City of Newport Beach or The Newport Beach Fire Safe Council neither endorses nor sponsors the organization or activity represented in this material. The City of Newport Beach or The Newport Beach Fire Safe Council accepts no liability or responsibility for the program/activity. The distribution or display of this material is provided as a community service.
LandScape DesignerS Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone
Garden Studio Design - David Page, owner
Phone: 714.673.5450
Website: www.gardenstudiodesign.com
Address: 2732 East Coast Highway Suite A
Corona del Mar, CA 92625
The City of Newport Beach or The Newport Beach Fire Safe Council neither endorses nor sponsors the organization or activity represented in this material. The City of Newport Beach or The Newport Beach Fire Safe Council accepts no liability or responsibility for the program/activity. The distribution or display of this material is provided as a community service.
AMS Landscape Design Studios- Andrew Sivgals, owner
Phone: 949.851.6557
Website: www.amslandscapedesign.com
Email: drew@amslandscapedesign.com
Address: 895 Dove Street, Suite 300
Newport Beach, CA 92660
The City of Newport Beach or The Newport Beach Fire Safe Council neither endorses nor sponsors the organization or activity represented in this material. The City of Newport Beach or The Newport Beach Fire Safe Council accepts no liability or responsibility for the program/activity. The distribution or display of this material is provided as a community service.
David A. Pederson Landscape Architect- David Pederson, owner
Phone: 949.251.8999
Website: www.dplandscape.com
Email: info@dplandscape.com
Address: 3400 Irvine Ave. Suite 203
Newport Beach, CA 92660
The City of Newport Beach or The Newport Beach Fire Safe Council neither endorses nor sponsors the organization or activity represented in this material. The City of Newport Beach or The Newport Beach Fire Safe Council accepts no liability or responsibility for the program/activity. The distribution or display of this material is provided as a community service.
Cal Fire Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Newport Beach
- In the City of Newport Beach, Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones are geographical areas designated in accordance with California Government Code Section 51179 and by City of Newport Beach ordinance. The ordinance contains the type and condition of vegetation, topography, climate, and structure density, which potentially increases the possibility of uncontrolled fire spread through vegetative fuels threatening life or property.
- If your property is located within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, certain regulations apply. Refer to the following for more detailed information:
- Chapter 49 of the California Fire Code including Newport Beach Municipal Code Title 9.04.090 Amendments to Chapter 49 - Requirements for Wildland Urban Interface Fire Areas
- 9.04.380 Amendment to Section 4905.2 Construction Methods and Requirements Within Established Limits.
- Section 4905.2 is amended by adding Section 4905.2.1 to read as follows:
- Section 4905.2.1 Required ventilation screening for existing structures. All structures within the identified Very High Fire Severity Zones with ventilation openings shall comply with all of the following:
- Vents shall be covered with a mesh where the dimensions of the mesh therein shall be a minimum of 1/16" and shall not exceed 1/8" in diameter.
- The mesh material shall be non-combustible.
- The mesh material shall be corrosion resistant. (Ord. 2022-27 § 1, 2022)
- 9.04.385 Amendment to Section 4906.4.2 Trees.
- Section 4906.4.2 is amended by adding the following subsection 4 to read as follows:
- Existing trees shall be trimmed so no portion of the tree shall hang over or touch new and existing structures. (Ord. 2022-27 § 1, 2022)
- 9.04.386 Amendment to Section 4907.3 Defensible Space Requirements.
- Section 4907.3 is amended by adding Section 4907.3.1 to read as follows:
- Section 4907.3.1 Required noncombustible zone. A 1-foot (305 mm) wide noncombustible zone is required at the base of all new and existing structures. Materials may include, but not limited to, concrete, brick, pavers, gravel, and decomposed granite. (Ord. 2022-27 § 1, 2022)
- California Government Code Section 51175-51189 including Newport Beach Fire Department Guidelines and Standards - G.02 Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Standard
- A Wildland-Urban Interface Area is a geographical area where improved property intersects with wildland or vegetative fuels; those areas in the City will either be defined as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone or a Hazard Reduction Zone. If your home or business is located within a Wildland-Urban Interface Area, certain Building Code regulations will apply to new, rebuilt or significantly remodeled structures.
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FIRE HARDENED means your home is prepared for wildfire
and an ember storm. It does not mean fireproof. Home
hardening addresses the most vulnerable components of your
house with building materials and installation techniques that
increase resistance to heat, flames, and embers that accompany
most wildfires.
Newport Beach Fire Safe Council Wildfire Prepardness Day
We are thrilled to announce an upcoming event of immense significance for our community: Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on May 4th. With wildfire season approaching, it's vital for us to come together as a community and take proactive measures to safeguard our homes and families.
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