• Address numbers must be posted on the structure and clearly visible from the street/road. They must be placed high enough so they are not obstructed by snow in the winter.

• Numbers must be in contrast from their background.

• Numbers must have a minimum height of 4 inches with a minimum width stroke of 1/2 inch. Larger numbers may be required to meet visibility requirements.

• Address numbers that are posted at the entrance of the property, must be located high enough that snow does not cause an obstruction.

• The gas meter must be protected by an approved meter shed, where required.

• The GAS METER sign installed above the meter, must be located high enough where it will not be obscured by snow.

• Gas meters must be installed and constructed with approved design and materials (NFPA 58, CA Fire Code, CA Building Code).

Outdoor Gas Appliances: Install according to approved plans. The timer/solenoid must be in place and functioning. Gas shut-off valves are required at the stub out and at the appliance. Cut sheet(s) and plans must be ready for review at the job site.

Generators/Energy Storage Systems/Solar Photovoltaic Power Systems: The Truckee Fire Protection District performs these inspections on systems installed outside of the Town of Truckee’s boundaries. All labeling/placarding needs to be in place prior to the inspection. All gas lines need to be protected from falling snow and ice. Shunt trips must be installed for emergency power shut-off and located within 3 feet of the main electrical panel. Please review our local Ordinance 01-2022 for guidance.

• “Main Electrical Shut Off” or “Main Service Disconnect” placard/sign is required for concealed electric meters/panels on the exterior of the house. Placard/sign must be clearly visible in order to be seen quickly by emergency responders.

Extends 5 feet horizontally and vertically from any structure.

• No combustible bark or mulch around structure.

• Remove all dead and dying weeds, grass, plants, shrubs, trees, branches and “vegetative debris”-leaves, needles, cones, bark, etc.

• Remove dead or dry leaves and pine needles from roof and gutters.

• Remove all branches within 10 feet of any chimney, stovepipe and roof.

• Remove or prune flammable plants and shrubs near windows.

• Limit combustible items (outdoor furniture, planters, etc.) on decks.

• Relocate firewood and lumber to Zone 2.

• Consider relocating garbage and recycling containers, boats, RVs, vehicles and other combustible items outside this zone.

Extends from 5 to 30 feet from any structure.

• Remove dead plants, grass and weeds and vegetative debris.

• Trim tree branches to a minimum of 6 feet from the ground.

• Cut or mow annual grass down to a maximum height of 4 inches.

• Remove vegetation and items that could catch fire from around and under decks, balconies and stairs.

• Create separation between trees, shrubs and items that could catch fire, such as patio furniture, wood piles, swing sets, etc

Extends from 30 feet to no less than 100 feet from any structure.

• Cut or mow annual grass down to a maximum height of 4 inches.

• Create spacing between shrubs and trees.

• Reduce “duff”-fallen leaves, needles, twigs, bark, cones, and small branches to a maximum depth of 3 inches.

• All exposed wood piles must have a minimum of 10 feet of clearance, down to bare mineral soil, in all directions.