An impact analysis for the National Guide for Wildland-Urban Interface Fires

The National WUI Guide provides techniques to increase the resilience of buildings and communities in the wildland-urban interface (WUI). It offers optional combinations of building with non-combustible or fire-resistive material and controlling nearby vegetation. The Guide recommends public measures as well, including strategies related to planning, communication, roads, water, and vegetation management around power lines. This report provides comprehensive information concerning the Guide’s costs and benefits for new buildings, existing buildings, and communities in WUI fire hazard areas across the country.