Peoria's fire code (2018 International Fire Code) requires property owners to clear dry brush, dead vegetation, and fire hazards. The city's northwest Valley location borders significant desert open space. The pre-monsoon dry season (April-June) presents the highest fire risk. The Fire Prevention division inspects properties and responds to complaints.
Peoria adopted the 2018 International Fire Code effective July 1, 2019. Property owners must maintain defensible space by clearing dry brush, dead vegetation, and combustible debris. Peoria's northwest Valley location, bordering Lake Pleasant and desert open space, creates fire risks from dried native vegetation during the pre-monsoon season (April-June). Properties on the urban-desert interface should be particularly diligent about vegetation management. The Fire Prevention division conducts inspections and responds to hazardous vegetation complaints. Vacant lots must be maintained free of accumulating weeds and debris. The city may abate fire hazards at the owner's expense.
Fire hazard vegetation may result in fire code violations, nuisance citations, and city abatement at owner's expense.
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