State fire marshal outlines model defensible‑space code as Deschutes County considers local adoption
The Oregon State Fire Marshal presented a model defensible‑space code to the Deschutes County Board on April 15, describing it as a voluntary, locally adopted standard built on the International Wildland‑Urban Interface Code; commissioners asked about scope, enforcement and funding for inspections and implementation.
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Chad Hawkins, assistant chief deputy with the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office, told the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners on April 15 that the state has finalized model language for a defensible‑space code and filed rule‑making notice with the Secretary of State. "The defensible space code is now available for local adoption," Hawkins said, adding the statewide model reflects sections of the International Wildland‑Urban Interface Code and is designed for local jurisdictions to adopt and tailor.
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