Reno has formally adopted WUI zones covering western foothill neighborhoods (Caughlin Ranch, Somersett, Mogul, Verdi) and eastern slopes (Hidden Valley, Virginia Foothills). New construction must meet Chapter 7A ignition-resistant building standards.
Reno Municipal Code Title 18 and the 2021 IWUIC amendments require Class A roofing, ember-resistant vents, noncombustible siding within 5 feet of grade, and tempered or dual-pane windows in WUI areas. TMFPD reviews plans. The 2021 Pinehaven Fire in Caughlin Ranch destroyed 5 homes and prompted expanded defensible space enforcement. Insurance carriers increasingly use WUI maps for underwriting, and the Nevada FAIR Plan provides last-resort coverage when private insurers decline.
Building without WUI-compliant materials: stop work order, permit revocation, required retrofit before final inspection.
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