Fire Hazard Severity Zone Overview (LRA)
VERY HIGH
• Adopt FHSZ - Government Code 51179 mandates local governments adopt FHSZ’s by ordinance.
• Safety Element – Development review for mitigation measures • Defensible Space – Fuel reduction zones (5’, 30’up to 100’) or to property line. Mandatory enforcement and compliance.
• Fire Safe Regulations – California Code of Regulations • Hazard Disclosure – Mandated defensible space inspection resulting from real estate transaction.
• Subdivision Map Act – Special findings
• Building Code Chapter 7A – Materials & Construction Methods for Exterior Wildfire Exposure
• Subdivision Review – Evacuation routes, water infrastructure, and fuel breaks HIGH
• Adopt FHSZ - Government Code 51179 mandates local governments adopt FHSZ’s by ordinance.
• Safety Element – Development review for mitigation measures • Building Code Chapter 7A – Materials & Construction Methods for Exterior Wildfire Exposure (effective Jan. 1, 2026)
• Hazard Disclosure – Mandated defensible space triggered by real estate transaction (AB38).
MODERATE
• Adopt FHSZ - Government Code 51179 mandates local governments adopt FHSZ’s by ordinance.