Wildfire Zones: Boulder City vs Paradise
How do wildfire zones rules compare between Boulder City, NV and Paradise, NV?
Boulder City and Paradise have similar restriction levels.
Boulder City, NV
Clark County
Boulder City is not mapped in a state Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Zone but does face Mojave Desert brush fire risk. Fire Code defensible space rules apply around structures.
View full Boulder City rules →Paradise, NV
Clark County
Most of the urban Las Vegas Valley is not in a state wildfire hazard zone, but the Spring Mountains, Red Rock, Lee Canyon, and Mount Charleston areas are high fire risk with seasonal burn bans.
View full Paradise rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Boulder City | Paradise |
|---|---|---|
| State WUI Map | Not designated | - |
| Local Risk | Mojave brush and tumbleweed | - |
| Defensible Space | 30+ feet recommended | 30 ft in WUI |
| Partners | BC Fire, Clark Co, BLM, NPS | - |
| State Law | NRS 472.040 open burning | - |
| Urban Valley | - | Low wildfire risk |
| WUI Area | - | Spring Mtns, Mt Charleston |
| Code | - | IWUIC adopted locally |
| Agency | - | Clark County Fire, NDF |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Boulder City FAQ
Is Boulder City in a wildfire hazard zone?
Not in a formal state WUI designation. However the surrounding Mojave Desert, BLM land, and Lake Mead NRA pose brush fire risk, so defensible space practices are recommended.
Do I need special building materials for fire?
Standard International Fire Code and International Residential Code requirements apply. No Chapter 7A WUI-specific materials are mandated like in California, but Class A roofing is recommended.
Paradise FAQ
Is my Henderson-border home in a wildfire zone?
Almost certainly not. The urban valley floor is not designated high wildfire risk. Defensible space rules apply primarily to the Spring Mountains and Red Rock fringe.
What are red-flag warnings?
National Weather Service warnings of extreme fire weather. Clark County Fire typically imposes open burning restrictions during red-flag periods; violations are citable.
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