The FireHard system — including the WER rating, technical documents, and design guides — is a voluntary framework based on current best practices from wildfire research in Canada, the United States, and Australia. It is not a building code, regulation, or mandatory standard.
Last updated: February 2026
FireHard Canada collects and processes personal information in accordance with PIPEDA and BC PIPA.
Property data collected through FireHard certification may be aggregated and anonymised for statistical reporting. No personally identifiable information shared without explicit consent.
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