Wildfire preparedness and defensible space inspections
Summary
Riverside's Fire Department will begin defensible space inspections this spring for properties in high fire-hazard zones, covering thousands of structures. Residents can get free evaluations and may qualify for insurance discounts; a new Firewise USA community program is launching.
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Last discussed Feb 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost to residents for inspections; free defensible space evaluations are available through 311.
Homeowners in fire-prone hillside and canyon areas gain safety guidance and possible insurance discounts.
Property owners in high-risk zones must fund their own vegetation clearing to comply with municipal code Chapter 6.16.
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