Anaheim designates the Anaheim Hills area as a Special Protection Area (Wildland-Urban Interface). OCFA provides fire protection in these areas. Fire-resistant construction, fuel modification plans, and defensible space are required.
Anaheim's Wildland-Urban Interface area, primarily in the Anaheim Hills, is designated as a Special Protection Area. Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) provides fire protection services in portions of this area. New construction in WUI zones must comply with California Building Code Chapter 7A for fire-resistant construction including Class A roof assemblies, ember-resistant vents, and fire-rated exterior walls. Fuel modification plans are required for new development and reviewed by the Life Safety Section. The city's General Plan Safety Element identifies wildfire hazard areas. AMC Chapter 16.08 adopts the California Fire Code with local amendments addressing wildfire risk. Red Flag Warning conditions trigger enhanced fire restrictions citywide. Santa Ana wind events significantly increase wildfire risk in Anaheim Hills. The 2017 Canyon 2 Fire demonstrated the vulnerability of the Anaheim Hills area.
Non-compliant construction in WUI: building permit denial. Failure to maintain defensible space: abatement and cost recovery. Fire Code violations: correction order with deadline.
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