Removal of combustible sheds and outbuildings within 30 feet
Taking out sheds, playhouses, and similar structures that could carry fire to the home.
Your mitigation work may qualify you for wildfire discounts on your premium, but they aren't applied automatically. See How to Get Your Discounts
Grants and Rebates for This Work
See All Grants and RebatesWhere it fits
This is one of the 12 measures in California's Safer from Wildfires regulation, 10 CCR 2644.9, under the immediate surroundings category, which covers the ground and plants around the building.
What it may be worth
Completing this measure may qualify you for a discount on the wildfire portion of your policy. The CA FAIR Plan schedule caps at 16.4% off the wildfire portion of a Dwelling Fire policy for all 12 measures combined, and your carrier sets the actual number. Ask your carrier what documentation they want before the work starts, and keep dated photos and invoices.
Who does the work
Licensed California contractors and suppliers handle this. Search by ZIP to see who serves your area.
Find removal of combustible sheds and outbuildings within 30 feet prosNot sure if this measure applies to your home? An NFPA Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist can walk your property and build a personalized plan for your home.Find a specialistYour mitigation work may qualify you for wildfire discounts on your premium, but they aren't applied automatically. See How to Get Your Discounts
Wondering how a carrier will treat this once it is done? Talk to a licensed California agent.