California / Insure
Inspection checklist for California
Statewide
Get ready for the inspection. This page does not quote an insurance premium percentage. IBHS Wildfire Prepared remains available anywhere; Safer from Wildfires is California credit.
Safer from Wildfires (10 measures)
| Measure | On this site |
|---|---|
| Class A roof | Roofing · covering versus assembly |
| 5-foot ember-resistant zone, including fencing | Landscaping / Zone 0 · fence as a wick · plants (366 keep-away, 1382 fire-resistant. Zone 0 is hardscape either way.) |
| Ember- and fire-resistant vents | Vents · mesh versus listed |
| 6 inches noncombustible wall base | Siding |
| Enclosed eaves | Eaves |
| Multipane windows | Windows · dual-pane versus tempered |
| Clear under decks | Decking |
| Combustible sheds 30 feet | Measure only |
| Firewise / FRRC community | Community designation, not a product. See landscaping and Firewise and premiums. This site does not quote a Firewise percent. |
Safer from Wildfires page. That list is California insurance credit, not Oregon law.
IBHS Wildfire Prepared still applies
IBHS is a designation, not adopted code. See the IBHS standard and the national checklist.