Larimer County Wildfire Safety Inspection

• Permit Number (EX: 23-RES0234 or 22-UTIL2565)

• Location Address
  Address

• Property Representative Name

• Property Representative Email

• Planner Assigned (If Applicable)

• Planner Email (If Applicable)

• Initial Inspection (Attach Yellow Card Photo)

• Final Inspection (Attach Yellow Card Photo)

• No Permit Box / Yellow Card On Site or Not Required

• Inspection Date

  Date

REQUIRED Mitigation For Final Inspection Approval: Follow Directions on Photos

• Inspection Status

  Select PASS FAIL (Requires Mitigation & Follow Up Inspection) PASS PENDING (Requires Minor Correction Verified By Photos)

  • PASS
  • FAIL (Requires Mitigation & Follow Up Inspection)
  • PASS PENDING (Requires Minor Correction Verified By Photos)

• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: These LFRA-specific requirements apply only when the section box is checked to comply with Loveland Fire Rescue Authority's 2021 International Fire Code Appendix "O" Wildfire Risk Reduction Sections 0104 and 104.4.1 Fuels Management & Fences Connecting to Structures. Loveland Fire Rescue Authority's full Wildfire Risk Reduction Requirements are viewable here: https://lfra.org/our-services/community-safety-fire-prevention/services-construction-development/wildfire-risk-reduction-requirements/

• 0104.2.1 Landscaping material within 5' of the home or accessory structures, sheds, decks, pergolas or similar, and in planting beds in common areas, parks and open space is ignition-resistant. Combustible mulch, shredded hardwood, bark chips, or similar is not allowed or present. Organic mulches may be applied around the dripline of trees and shrubs to conserve fuel moisture

• 0104.2.2 No highly combustible brush, trees, or shrubs are within 15' of the home or accessory structures, sheds, decks, pergolas or similar. With approval from the wildfire inspector/fire code official, trunks of deciduous trees may be allowed to be planted up to 10' from structures

• 0104.2.3 Trees are pruned to a height of up to 6' above the ground and do not have limbs overlapping other trees. With approval from the wildfire inspector/fire code official, tree clusters may be allowed if sufficient clear area is provided

• 0104.2.4 Tree branches do not extend over or under the roof or eaves, and shall not be within 15' of a deck or similar combustible projection, wood burning appliance, or chimney

• 0104.3 Plant species utilized within the wildland urban interface shall be in accordance with wildfire resistant vegetation principles outlined in the attached Colorado State University Extension Office FireWise Plant Materials Fact Sheet #6.305.

• Colorado State University Extension Office FireWise Plant Materials Fact Sheet #6.305. Replace highly combustible shrubs, trees, and grasses with these low-risk alternatives

• 104.4.1 The last 4' minimum of a fence or gate that connects to a home or accessory structure shall be constructed of ignition-resistant materials, such as metal, stone, or composite products

RECOMMENDED Universal Best Practices

• Maintain grasses to 4" or less at all times

• Maintain defensible space clear of combustible hazards to the property line, or 100' minimum away from all buildings & decks

• Maintain 5' minimum clearance along both sides of driveway evacuation route free of overgrown coniferous shrubs, slash piles, firewood piles, and highly combustible vegetation

• Metal, wind-secured gutter cover caps will reduce the accumulation of combustible vegetation in gutters, and will block most firebrands from becoming trapped at rooflines

• Clear and maintain a 10' minimum clearance of combustible vegetation in all directions surrounding permanently installed propane (or similar) fuel tanks

• Add high-contrast, reflective, non-combustible address sign and post at street

• In Short-Term Rentals, lock, block, alter, or remove solid-fuel burning outdoor fire pits and appliances so they are not accessible by transient renters (Larimer Co. Land Use Code requirement)

Inspection Status

• Inspection Status

  Select PASS FAIL (Requires Mitigation & Follow Up Inspection) PASS PENDING (Requires Minor Correction Verified By Photos)

  • PASS
  • FAIL (Requires Mitigation & Follow Up Inspection)
  • PASS PENDING (Requires Minor Correction Verified By Photos)

• PASS PENDING Status Requires Minor Corrections Verified by Photos Emailed With Permit Number and Property Address to the Inspector Listed on This Report. FAIL Status Requires Major Mitigation, and Follow-up Final Inspection. If FAIL status is determined, email this inspector to request final inspection AFTER ALL REQUIRED CORRECTIONS SHOWN ON THIS REPORT ARE COMPLETE

Wildfire Resiliency Resources

• Colorado Department of Revenue Wildfire Mitigation Tax Credit Form: Review the attached tax credit document with your tax professional to possibly receive annual state of Colorado tax credit for completing wildfire fuel mitigation work on your private property

• Wildfire Home Ignition Zone Guide: Reference the Attached Guide During Wildfire Mitigation Work

• Sign Up For Larimer County Evacuation System Emergency Alerts (NOCOalert.org) You must sign up and opt-in to receive emergency evacuation notices for wildfire, flooding, or similar emergencies

Wildfire Inspector Contact

• Wildfire Inspector Name

  Select Raina Eshleman eshlemrf@co.larimer.co.us Derek Rosenquist rosenqdc@co.larimer.co.us Other LCSO ESU Staff as Noted Below

  • Raina Eshleman eshlemrf@co.larimer.co.us
  • Derek Rosenquist rosenqdc@co.larimer.co.us
  • Other LCSO ESU Staff as Noted Below

• Wildfire Inspector Signature

  Sign

• Staff instructions for completed report processing: include the permit number (EX: 23-RES0234) "Wildfire Inspection Report" and property address in the email subject line. For Planning Division Reports (EX: 22-ZONE3308) Email a report link to the Property Representative and Assigned Planner listed on each report. For all other reports (EX: 23-RES0234, 22-UTIL2565) Email a report link to the Property Representative listed on each report, and to the Building Dept. at building@larimer.org. Inspection reports completed for Loveland Fire Rescue Authority shall also be sent to LFRA's Fire Marshal's Office at Carie.Dann@lfra.org

Disclaimer

• DISCLAIMER:
  Wildfire is a phenomenon of nature, and is therefore not fully predictable or controllable by human intervention. The recommendations contained in this report represent best practices in accordance with national wildfire mitigation standards, and property owners and their assigns are given no guarantee and shall have no expectation that any mitigation efforts will prevent or limit damage to property or life. All guidance provided by inspectors is for informational and educational purposes only, and does not constitute binding legal advice, nor shall those personnel performing Wildfire Home Ignition Zone Inspections be liable for any damages caused by the homeowner’s wildfire mitigation efforts, by vendors hired to complete the work, or by an actual wildfire event. Property owners and their assigns agree to release the Larimer County Sheriff's Office and their personnel from any claims associated with or arising out of the implementation of the recommendations contained herein.