City emphasizes ignition‑resistant construction and WUI code updates to reduce wildfire risk
Austin Fire leaders told the committee the city adopted its first Wildland‑Urban Interface (WUI) code in 2021 and is now on the 2024 cycle; staff highlighted ignition‑resistant construction (home hardening) as a durable mitigation measure and reported plan reviews increasing about 25% annually.
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Fire department leaders briefed the committee on the city's Wildland‑Urban Interface (WUI) code history and building‑hardening priorities.
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