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Fire Hazard Reduction

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Protecting life and property is a top priority for the City of Moreno Valley. This strong commitment to public safety includes fire hazard reduction.

The Fire Hazard Reduction Program (FHRP) has been updated to ensure a quick response to existing fire hazards by streamlining the inspection process.

This FHRP update allows the City to promptly mitigate any non-compliance, thereby reducing the risk of fire in our community. The FHRP includes a notice to evaluate the property for fire hazards, Fire Department inspections, and possible abatement. Property owners must ensure that all property- especially vacant parcels are kept free of all fire hazards.

To help property owners ensure their parcels are fire hazard free, the FHRP provides:

  1. Courtesy Notices: Property owners will receive a courtesy notice 30 days before the start of Hazard Abatement Inspections. This occurs in September and in March of each year.
  2. Initial Inspection: After 30 days of the courtesy notice, an initial inspection will be conducted by the Moreno Valley Fire Department. If a property does not meet the City’s Abatement Standards, a Notice of Violation will be issued, granting 15 calendar days to complete the required abatement work.
  3. Re-inspection: 15 days after the initial inspection the property is re-inspected. All non-compliant properties will be referred to the City Abatement Contractor.
  4. City Abatement: If non-compliance is verified on re-inspection, the City’s Abatement Contractor will be dispatched to abate the parcel in accordance with City Abatement Standards.

The hazard reduction program is administered twice a year, beginning with weed abatement in the Spring and tumbleweed enforcement in the Fall. The Moreno Valley Fire Prevention Bureau is responsible for enforcing the City’s Municipal Code and Fire Code on open space vacant land.

Reporting a Violation

To report a violation, please call the Hazard Reduction Hotline 951.413.3381.

Who is Responsible for Hazard Reduction?

You are! As a property owner, you are legally responsible for reducing fire hazards on your property.

It is your responsibility to maintain your property in good condition at all times. Failure to comply with the Municipal Code may result in a city ordered abatement of your property, where fees may be assessed in the form of a special lien.

Lot clearing requirements are based on size and fall into four categories:

  • Property less than five acres in size
  • Property over five acres in size
  • Hillside residential property
  • Agricultural property

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