Be Fire Safe & Energy Smart

Properties in or near a fire threat zone are at a higher risk for wildfire damage. Be energy smart and protect your home by taking advantage of rebates on fire-resistant measures, planting approved shade trees, and following any Anaheim Fire & Rescue recommendations to improve safety in wildfire zones.

Fire Threat Zones

FIRE SAFETY REBATES

Fire-Resistant Attic Insulation

This type of attic insulation  is a layer of fiber that reduces the risk of fires starting in the attic while at the same time decrease the energy demands of heating and cooling systems. The effectiveness of this insulation is evaluated by its Class Fire Rating and R-Value, which quantifies heat exchange resistance. 

Installation/Efficiency Criteria

Class 1 (A) Fire Rating 
(Invoice must detail Fire Spread 0-25)
R-30 rating or greater

Incentive Amount

$0.35 per sq. ft.
Rebate cap of $750

Click here guidelines and how to apply.

 Attic Insulation

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Fire-Resistant Vents

These types of vents are designed to block embers and fire from entering the home through the attic during extreme situations such as wildfires or local vegetation fires.

Installation/Efficiency Criteria

Installation of Fire Resistant Attic Insulation is Required

Product must be approved under the California Fire Marshal’s Building Materials Listing Program for use in Wildland Urban Interface Areas 

Incentive Amount

$250 rebate when combined with Fire Resistant Attic Insulation.

Click here for guidelines and how to apply.

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HOME VISIT PROGRAM

Home Utility Check-up

  • Learn about simple, practical ways to reduce your utility bill by increasing water and energy efficiency.
  • Receive free energy and water saving devices which may include LED lights, low-flow shower heads, faucet aerators, toilet flappers and hose nozzle shutoffs.
  • Receive a personalized report on recommended action items and rebates you may qualify for.
Click here to for more information and to schedule an appointment.

Wildfire Home Assessment

The Wildland Urban Interface is the zone of transition between unoccupied land and human development. 

Communities surrounded by wildlands are at varying degrees of risk from wildfires. Schedule a one-on-one consultation with an Anaheim Wildfire Mitigation Specialist to identify potential wildfire threats within your property and ways you can harden your home.

Schedule your FREE Wildfire Home Assessment

Fire-Resistant Shade Trees

TreePower offers a number of FREE fire-resistant shade trees that meet fire threat zone guidelines. 

Click here for an approved plant selection.


Zones

ZONE 1


within 30 feet of all structures or to
the property line:



  • Trim trees regularly to keep branches a minimum of 10 feet from other trees.
  • Remove branches that hang over your roof and keep dead branches 10 feet away from your chimney.
  • Remove or prune flammable plants and shrubs near windows
Fire resistant plants

ZONE 2


within 30-100 ft of all structures or to
the property line:


  • Remove vegetation and items that could catch fire from around and under decks.
  • Remove fallen leaves, needles, twigs, bark, cones, and small branches
  • Create horizontal spacing between shrubs and trees.
  • Eliminate opportunities for a vertical "fire ladder" by:
  1. Removing branches beneath large trees for a 6 foot minimum clearance
  2. Allowing a minimum clearance of 3 times height of shrub underneath a tree