Defensible Space Self Assessment
If you answer "No" to more than 2 of these questions, please contact the City of Auburn Fire Department at 530-823-4211 ext. 279  for a no cost educational assessment, or email ldavidson@auburn.ca.gov
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What is the address of the home you are assessing? *
Are the first 5 feet away from your home clear of mulch or wood chipping? *
Flammable material directly next to your home is vulnerable to embers. This material can provide a direct path for the fire to reach your home.
Flammable material directly next to your home is vulnerable to embers. This material can provide a direct path for the fire to reach your home.
Are tree limbs trimmed back at least 10 feet away from your chimney? *
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Is your firewood at least 30 feet away from your home? *
Fire wood is highly flammable and should be moved away from your home to the 30-100 foot zone.
Fire wood is highly flammable and should be moved away from your home to the 30-100 foot zone.
Is your roof clear of accumulated material? *
Embers can land on material that has accumulated on your roof and catch the house on fire.
Embers can land on material that has accumulated on your roof and catch the house on fire.
Are your annual grasses less than 4 inches tall? *
Cut grasses down to 4 inches to help prevent the spread of fire.
Cut grasses down to 4 inches to help prevent the spread of fire.
Do the trees and shrubs on your property have adequate horizontal spacing? *
The spacing between grass, shrubs, and trees is crucial to reduce the spread of wildfires. The spacing needed is determined by the type and size of brush and trees, as well as the slope of the land. For example, a property on a steep slope with larger vegetation requires greater spacing between trees and shrubs than a level property that has small, sparse vegetation. Also, overcrowding of small trees create a fire hazard and form ladder fuels to carry fire from the ground into the larger trees.
The spacing between grass, shrubs, and trees is crucial to reduce the spread of wildfires. The spacing needed is determined by the type and size of brush and trees, as well as the slope of the land. For example, a property on a steep slope with larger vegetation requires greater spacing between trees and shrubs than a level property that has small, sparse vegetation.

Also, overcrowding of small trees create a fire hazard and form ladder fuels to carry fire from the ground into the larger trees.
Are all tree branches at least 6 feet from the ground? *
Lack of vertical spacing creates ladder fuels, that allow for fire to travel from the ground to the tops of the trees
Lack of vertical spacing creates ladder fuels, that allow for fire to travel from the ground to the tops of the trees
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