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The question that needs to be asked - should California's Fire Resistance Code be expanded for urban areas?

...fire-resistant features, including fire-resistant roofing, non-combustible siding, spark arrestors, and fire-resistant landscaping. Increasing public awareness about the risks of ember attacks - especially for homes in urban areas where wind can spread embers far and wide, igniting fires on rooftops and fences. Chapte...