Wyoming

Teton County bars interface wood shingles and shakes

By News Team

February 16, 2021 5:24 PM

Published February 16, 2021 5:26 PM

JACKSON, Wyo. (KIFI) - The Teton County, Wyoming Board of County Commissioners has approved an amendment that will bar wood shingles and shakes within the wildland-urban interface on new construction.

Current code allows for wood shingles and shakes that have been treated with fire retardant, but experts say that is still a concern within the interface areas. The Teton Area Wildland Protection Coalition and Jackson Hole Fire-EMS suggested eliminating the material from new construction.

The commission voted 3-2 to approve the amendment, which takes effect March 1, 2021.

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