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Structure-to-Structure Spacing

Distance between adjacent buildings on the same or neighboring lots; a key driver of building-to-building fire spread.

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Structure-to-Structure Spacing: California's Fire Frontline

California's ADU boom has cut structure-to-structure spacing to 4–10 feet, making fire spread the new wildfire frontline. Here's how to build for it.

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Type 1A ADU: San Jose's 850-Sq-Ft Fire Safety Breakthrough

Discover how San Jose's first Type 1A ADU brings hospital-grade fire safety to backyard housing — and why ICF construction is reshaping residential resilience.