Fire Standards

(530)245-1805
Fax: (530) 245-1802

An Architectural Millwork Company

03.27.2009

Wildland Urban Interface Building Standards
Chapter 7A - California Building Code

To download a PDF file of the WUI Product Handbook, click here:

To download a PDF file of the Softwood Standard PS 20
(American Softwood Lumber Standard), click here:

Western Wood Products Association Technical Services Division
Tech Notes for California Fire Standards and Exterior Wood Products:

The patented Vulcan Vent^® is proven to

STOP Dangerous Ember intrusion into the attic and other spaces of the home.
(With or without the presence of fire.)

STOP Fire intrusion into the attic and other spaces of the home.

California WUI building code calls for a vent that will stop floating embers from
entering the attic through the eave or soffit vents and at the same time
prevent fire from passing through.

Finally there is a self closing vent that does both without sacrificing air flow!

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Wildland Urban Interface Building Standards
Chapter 7A - California Building Code

Effective January 1, 2008 there will be new building standards for Wildland Fire Zones in California. Some areas may not adopt these new standards until July 1, 2008.

We will make every attempt to provide you with the most current information about these new standards and how they will affect your project. If you have questions, please don't hesitate to call our office at (530) 245-1805 or email Don Frank (don@sidingdirect.com).