Birmingham may require brush clearance and vegetation management. Alabama Forestry Commission manages wildfire prevention statewide.
Property owners in Birmingham may be required to maintain defensible space and clear brush near structures. The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) manages wildfire prevention statewide under Ala. Code §9-13-140. Local fire codes may require clearance of dead vegetation, maintaining space between trees and structures, and keeping gutters clear. Alabama does not have a statewide defensible space mandate, but local codes may impose requirements. North Alabama mountain communities and rural areas have elevated wildfire risk during drought.
Code enforcement: $100 to $500 for non-compliance. Fire damage liability if negligent maintenance. Abatement liens possible.
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