Keller vs North Richland Hills
How do wildfire zones rules compare between Keller, TX and North Richland Hills, TX?
Keller and North Richland Hills have similar restriction levels.
Keller, TX
Tarrant County
Keller is not a designated state or federal wildfire hazard zone and has not adopted the International WUI Code. Elevated risk concentrates around creek corridors and undeveloped Cross Timbers edges.
View full Keller rules →North Richland Hills, TX
Tarrant County
North Richland Hills is not mapped as a Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) zone by the Texas A&M Forest Service, but defensible-space practices are recommended near wooded creek corridors.
View full North Richland Hills rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Keller | North Richland Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Fact | Keller is not a designated state or federal wildfire hazard zone | - |
| WUI designation | - | Not mapped |
| Risk level | - | Low (TX Forest Service) |
| Defensible space | - | 30-100 ft recommended |
| Wooded corridors | - | Walker Branch, Big Fossil |
| Fire Marshal | - | (817) 427-6900 |
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Keller FAQ
Does Keller require fire-resistant roofing like California hillside cities?
No. Keller has not adopted the International WUI Code, so Class A roofing and ember-resistant vents are not required by local ordinance.
Where is wildfire risk highest in Keller?
Along creek corridors and undeveloped tracts at the edges of the city where Cross Timbers vegetation remains. Built-out subdivisions have low risk.
North Richland Hills FAQ
Is NRH in a wildfire zone?
No formal WUI designation applies; the Texas Forest Service rates most of the city as low wildfire risk.
Do I need fire-resistant roofing?
Not required by ordinance, but IFC Section 304 allows Fire Marshal recommendations in wooded creek areas.
Are there free risk assessments?
Yes, the Texas A&M Forest Service offers free online wildfire risk reports by address.
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