Minimum Fire Safety
Standards You
Should Know About
1553 Berger Drive, San José, CA 95112
Protect what’s important—your loved
ones, your pets, and your property.
Recognize potential fire hazards and
apply these Minimum Fire Safety
Standards.
We help protect our community from
fire dangers. Our goal is to ensure that
properties are free from fire hazards,
such as overgrown vegetation and
debris, to minimize the spread of fires.
About the County of
Santa Clara Weed
Abatement Program
You Can Help Prevent
Fires in Your
Neighborhood
[email protected]
(408) 282-3145
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the complete list of Minimum
Fire Safety Standards.
1. Tall Grass, Weeds, and
Flammable Vegetation
Keep weeds, grass, and brush below
6 inches in height.
2. Flammable Debris
Keep your property clear of debris such
as trash, wood, and dead plants.
3. Overgrown Trees
Keep branches at least 10 feet from
chimneys, 6 feet off the ground, and
clear from under the eaves of houses.
4. Dead Vegetation on Roofs
Keep roofs and gutters clear of leaves
and debris. Remove dead trees and
vegetation.
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I received a notice that
my property is on the
Weed Abatement Program.
What happens next?
A Weed Abatement inspector will visit
your property annually for at least
three years to determine if it is in
compliance with the Minimum Fire
Safety Standards.
If a violation is found on your
property, you have two weeks to
correct it before we return for
another inspection. If you don't
correct it or contact us, we may
take necessary steps to bring
your property into compliance.
This will result in additional costs
beyond the annual inspection
fees.
If your property is in compliance
and remains compliant during
our annual inspections, you will
only be charged the annual
inspection fee for three
consecutive years.
Minimum Fire Safety Standards
Keep your property and neighborhood safe from fires. To be in compliance with the County’s Weed Abatement Program, follow the Minimum Fire Safety Standards:
Refer to the Weed Abatement
notice letter for details.Español | 中⽂ | Tiếng Việt | Tagalog