Basic Inspection Process

Brush Clearance Basic Inspection Process

Compare your native brush and landscape vegetation with the information in this Web Site. If you are not able to do this yourself hire a professional who can both understand the information and apply it to your property.
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Clean your property as required prior to May 1st so that you pass the 1st fire department Inspection thus avoiding a time consuming 2nd Inspection and a potentially costly $320 non-compliaance fee.
There is no need to call for an Inspection at any time. Our computer keeps track of all properties that are due for Inspection. The appropriate Inspector is notified that your property is in need of Inspection.

The first Inspection is done by the LAFD Brush Task Force beginning the first week in May and continuing for approximately 4 weeks until all parcels in the brush zone have been inspected. Those parcels that are found to be in violation will be issued a notice of violation. The homeowner or person responsible will have 15 days to comply with the notice of violation.

Those who where issued a notice of violation on the 1st inspection will be inspected a 2nd time after the15 day period to comply passes. If the property is in compliance the owner will receive notification from the LAFD Brush Unit. If the property is not fully in compliance the owner will be notified via the mail, otherwise the property will be cleared by the Fire Department.
Please do not call the brush unit when your ready for this inspection, it will automatically happen and you will be mailed the findings of the inspection.
The property owner will be charged for the cost of clearance, PLUS the $320* Inspection Fee, PLUS a $997* Administrative Fee.

*ALL FEES SUBJECT TO CHANGE