Brownsville, TX Fire Regulations: Wildfire Zones (2026)
Key Facts
- Wildfire severity zones
- None in Texas
- Adopted fire code
- 2018 International Fire Code
- Outdoor burning
- 30 TAC ch. 111, subch. B
- Burn bans
- Cameron County, Loc. Gov't Code 352.081
- Fire-safety fine ceiling
- $2,000 per day
Summary
Brownsville has no wildfire hazard severity zones and no wildland-urban interface code. Texas maps no such zones statewide. What applies instead is the 2018 International Fire Code, TCEQ outdoor burning rules, and Cameron County burn bans.
The International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc. is hereby adopted by the city commission and shall go into effect upon the passage of this article for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations governing building and building activities within the corporate limits of the city
Full Breakdown
Texas has no counterpart to California's state-mapped fire hazard severity zones and no statewide WUI code, so no Brownsville property carries a wildfire zone designation that changes construction or vegetation requirements. Texas A&M Forest Service wildfire risk maps are a planning resource with no regulatory force. Brownsville's operative fire rules come from Chapter 50, which adopts the 2018 International Fire Code with Appendices B through I and N. The fire marshal orders removal of dangerous storage of combustible materials and any condition liable to promote fire. TCEQ rules at 30 TAC ch. 111, subch. B prohibit outdoor burning statewide except under listed exceptions, and Cameron County Commissioners Court issues drought burn bans under Texas Local Government Code § 352.081.
Violations & Fines
Fire code violations draw citations from fire prevention inspectors. UDC fire-safety violations carry fines to $2,000 per day, with a separate offense each day the condition persists.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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