In January 2005 a new state law became effective that extended
the defensible space clearance around homes and structures from
30 feet to 100 feet. Proper clearance to 100 feet dramatically
increases the chance of your house surviving a wildfire. This
defensible space also provides for firefighter safety when
protecting homes during a wildland fire. Visit The Official CAL
FIRE Website for more information on how defensible space can
prepare your home for a fire! - Install a smoke detector on
every floor of your home, even the basement. - Install a smoke
detector outside every sleeping area. Ideally, install smoke
alarms in every sleeping area, too. - Test smoke detectors
monthly. - Change the batteries at least once a year-maybe at
Daylight Savings Time or on your birthday. - Teach children what
your smoke detectors sounds like and what to do if they hear it-
get out and crawl low under smoke. - Never disable a smoke
detector (like for cooking smoke). Consider detectors with hush
buttons. - Never remove a smok