1. (1) All property within the high risk wildland urban interface boundary that has not been assessed by the 1st of January 2028 shall be assigned classification III on the triage scale until a lot assessment is completed.
2. (2) To obtain a triage scale classification, the property owner must first obtain a lot assessment from a certified wildland urban interface coordinator.
3. (3) If the lot assessment identifies required lot assessment improvements, the improvements must be implemented prior to requesting a change in triage scale classification.
4. (4) Upon completion of the required lot assessment improvements, the property owner may request that the division update the triage scale classification for the property. Any request shall be accompanied by proof of work completed in a manner specified by the division.
5. (5) After making the request and providing the proof of work contemplated in Subsection (4), a wildland urban interface coordinator shall verify that the required lot assessment improvements have been completed to warrant a change in triage scale classification.

6. (6) To verify completion of the required lot assessment improvements, the wildland urban interface coordinator shall:

   1. (a) If the proof of work is completed according to the required lot assessment improvements, update the triage scale classification accordingly; or
   2. (b) If the proof of work completed fails to demonstrate completion of required lot assessment improvements, request additional information from the property owner for proof of work completed; or
   3. (c) Perform an additional lot assessment to verify completed improvements.

7. (7) For a property owner to maintain the property's current triage scale classification, the property owner shall:

   1. (a) Annually, verify that the property is still in compliance with the previous lot assessment; and
   2. (b) Every five years, receive a new lot assessment by a wildland urban interface coordinator.
8. (8) Property owners that do not comply with Subsection (7) will be assessed at classification III on the triage scale.

KEY: WUI, Risk Assessment, property classification

Date of Last Change: February 24, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 65A-8-203