Wildlife Urban Interface (WUI) Standard Mobile Homes
Fire-Resilient Standard for New Mobile Homes in Sherwood Forest, Paradise, CA
The Wildlife Urban Interface (WUI) standards are a set of guidelines and building codes designed to protect homes and communities from wildfires. These standards include measures such as using fire-resistant materials for roofing and siding, creating defensible space around properties by clearing flammable vegetation, and implementing safe landscaping practices to reduce the risk of fire spreading. New mobile homes for sale in Sherwood Forest Mobile Home Park in Paradise, CA will be built to the WUI standards to provide additional fire protection.
The codes "California Code of Regulations Wildland Urban Interface Codes: 4206, 4212, 4216; California Building Code Chapter 7A Sections 704A.4, 704A.4.2, 704A.4.2.2," relate to regulations or standards governing construction and development in areas known as Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) zones.
Features for WUI standard homes will include the following:
Class A fire-rated shingles
Class A fire-rated shingles offer heightened fire protection through their composition, designed to resist ignition and combustion. Their non-combustible materials and construction minimize the risk of the shingles catching fire, thereby reducing the potential spread of flames and enhancing the overall fire safety of the structure.
Cement Fiberboard Siding
Cement fiberboard siding provides additional fire protection due to its non-combustible nature and high resistance to heat. Its composition of cement, sand, and fibers makes it highly durable and less prone to ignition, effectively reducing the risk of fire spreading throughout a structure.
Dual Pane Low "E" Tempered Glass
Dual Pane Low "E" Tempered Glass provides additional fire protection by offering improved insulation against heat transfer, which can help prevent the transmission of flames during a fire. Its tempered nature enhances its durability, reducing the likelihood of breakage and the potential for fire to spread through shattered glass fragments. These windows are also very beneficial due to high insulation value. It can greatly reduce heating and cooling cost
Exterior 20-Minute Fire Rated Doors
Exterior 20-Minute Fire Rated Doors provide additional fire protection by serving as a barrier that helps contain flames and smoke within a building for a specified period, allowing occupants more time to evacuate safely.
Ignition-resistant bays
Ignition-resistant bays underside adds an extra layer of fire protection by minimizing the risk of ignition from potential sources such as embers or heat buildup. This measure helps to safeguard against fire spread from the underside of structures, reducing the likelihood of fire damage and enhancing overall safety.
The Ignition Resistant Certification Label
The Ignition Resistant Certification Label certifies that building materials and products meet specific standards for ignition resistance. By displaying this certification label, it provides assurance that the labeled items have undergone testing to reduce the risk of ignition and contribute to overall fire safety in structures.
