CBC Chapter 7A Compliant · Cal-OES / NIST Standards

Protect
Your Home
From Wildfire.

LMC Contracting's FireShield division provides certified home hardening and defensible space services for homeowners in Northern California's highest fire-risk counties. Written compliance record provided.

FireShield Home Hardening

⚠ Insurance companies are canceling policies in Sonoma, Napa, Lake & Marin Counties. Home hardening may help you keep coverage — and reduce your premium.

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California Mandate · AB 38

Selling a Home in a High Fire Zone?
AB 38 Requires Disclosure.

California Assembly Bill 38 requires sellers of homes in high fire hazard severity zones to disclose the home's compliance with defensible space and ember-resistant construction standards. Non-compliant properties can delay or kill escrow. Realtors and homeowners — we provide the documentation you need to close.

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Compliant
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Official State Resource

California's Wildfire Mitigation Program

The State of California has published official guidelines on what is expected of homeowners in high fire hazard zones. Understanding these requirements is the first step — and the strongest case for acting now. Insurance carriers, county assessors, and Cal-Fire inspectors all reference this framework.

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Requirements
CA Licensed GC #603383
CBC Chapter 7A Compliant
Cal-OES / NIST Standards
NCO Program Certified
Compliance Records Provided
Fixed-Price Packages
Northern California
Is On Notice.

Since 2017, the Tubbs, Atlas, and Valley fires have reshaped what it means to own a home in Sonoma, Napa, and Lake Counties. Insurers are pulling out. Counties are mandating defensible space. HOAs are requiring compliance. The window to act is narrowing.


What Homeowners
Typically Need.

Every home is different. These are the three most common scopes we see in Sonoma, Napa, Lake and Marin Counties — based on actual projects completed through the North Coast Opportunities hardening program. Your final scope and investment is determined after a site walkthrough.

Entry-Level Scope
$4K–$6K
Typical range for this scope · Varies by property

Common Work Items
Ember-resistant gutter covers (all sides)
Fire caulk at doors & window frames
Metal dryer vent with damper
Ember mesh on existing vents
Reflective address sign (OI-1)
Zone 1 brush clearing (0–30 ft)
Garage door gasketing
Written scope & completion record
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Comprehensive Scope
$25K–$40K
Typical range for this scope · Varies by property

Common Work Items
Non-combustible fencing & deck enclosure
Fiber cement or Hardie siding replacement
Auxiliary structure hardening (sheds, garages)
Full lot vegetation management
Metal roof flashing & junction sealing
Powder-coated aluminum handrails & attachments
Everything in Mid-Range Scope
Written scope & compliance record
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Pricing based on actual completed projects. Final investment determined after site walkthrough and written scope. CA GC Lic #603383.

Work From
The Field.
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Vent Replacement
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Defensible Space
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Garage Gasketing
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Foundation Access Door
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Window Screens
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Hardie Siding
Every Entry Point
Embers Use.

Wildfires kill homes through ember intrusion — not direct flame contact. We systematically close every gap, replace every combustible component, and document every action to NIST HMM standards.

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Vents
Eave, gable, off-ridge, crawl space, and dryer vents replaced or retrofitted with 1/8" ember-resistant mesh. Net free air assessed and brought to code.
V-2 · V-3.1 · V-4.1 · V-6.1 · V-7
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Windows
Aluminum window screens with 18×16 mesh and minimum .21mm wire diameter installed on all openings.
WI-4
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Doors
Fire caulk at all door frames. Metal door jamb wraps. Garage door gasketing on top, bottom, and sides. Screen doors upgraded to metal mesh.
D-1 · D-5 · D-7 · D-8
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Attachments
Wooden fences attached to the home replaced with non-combustible corrugated metal. Handrails upgraded to powder-coated aluminum.
A-4 · A-6 · A-11
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Foundation
Crawl space access doors replaced with ember-intrusion-resistant hinged metal doors. All gaps sealed to no larger than 1/8".
F-2
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Walls & Roof
Combustible siding replaced with Hardie plank or fiber cement. Roof-to-wall intersections protected with non-combustible material and metal flashing.
W-1 · W-2.1 · R-4.1 · R-5
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Defensible Space
Vegetation management, brush removal, and tree trimming to create Zone 1 (0–30 ft) and Zone 2 (30–100 ft) buffer zones per California law. Lot clearing and annual maintenance available.
Cal-Fire SRA · PRC 4291

Four Steps to a
Hardened Home.
01
Submit Your Project
Fill out our project form online. Tell us your address, property type, and what you need. We review your Cal-Fire hazard zone and scope before the site visit.
02
Site Walkthrough
We walk your property using the NIST Hazard Mitigation Methodology checklist — every vent, every opening, every attachment. Written scope delivered within 3 days.
03
Fixed-Price Proposal
One number. No surprises. Our proposal matches the package scope with exact line items, CBC 7A code references, and a clear timeline.
04
Harden & Document
We execute the scope and hand you a complete documentation package — photos, materials, code references — ready to submit to your records.

Don't Wait for
the Next Fire.

Fill out our project form and we'll reach out within one business day. We respond within one business day and can schedule your walkthrough within the week.

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CA GC Lic #603383 · CBC 7A Compliant · Fixed Price Guaranteed