By Dani Sheehan.
With wildfire seasons growing longer and more destructive, roofing contractors need to help homeowners make smarter, safer choices about their properties. In many parts of the country, particularly the western U.S., building codes are evolving to meet the threat. The Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) is a regulatory framework designed to reduce fire risk in communities that border natural landscapes.
If you’re working in these high-risk zones, it’s critical to know what WUI requirements mean for your projects. Brava Roof Tile’s synthetic roofing products are uniquely positioned to help you meet those needs without compromising style or durability.
The Wildland-Urban Interface code is a specialized portion of the International Building Code (IBC) and International Fire Code (IFC) that sets construction standards in areas where homes and wildlands intersect. These are the regions that are most vulnerable to wildfires, where embers from a distant fire can ignite rooftops, attics and under-eave spaces.
Under the WUI code, roof assemblies must meet specific ignition-resistance standards depending on the fire severity zone (Class 1,2 or 3), with requirements that include:
Brava Roof Tile has long been known for its innovation in synthetic roofing materials, but its latest compliance documentation highlights just how wildfire-ready these products are. According to Brava’s 2025 WUI Roofing Overview Guide, all three of its signature products – Cedar Shake, Slate, and Spanish Barrel Tile – meet or exceed the fire-resistant roofing requirements outlined in the IWUIC.
While traditional roofing materials like wood shakes or natural clay may offer visual appeal, they often fall short under fire testing or come with weight and installation challenges. Brava’s synthetic tiles offer the best of both worlds:
Homeowners shouldn’t have to choose between curb appeal and wildfire protection. With Brava’s lineup of composite roofing tiles, contractors can deliver both while helping customers meet stringent WUI code requirements in the process.
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