Kaua'i County's Wildfire and Wildland Urban Interface Code
A model policy to protect rural communities from wildfires
In 2025, Kaua'i County passed Bill No. 2961 to strengthen wildfire resilience across rural neighborhoods. The goal is to help people better protect their homes, families, and communities from growing fire risks.
The code turns wildfire prevention into everyday practice by requiring:
- Home hardening requirements to mitigate ember intrusion
- A five-foot noncombustible zone around homes
- Defensible space up to 30 feet around homes
- Maintaining low vegetation out to 100 feet
