State ordinances and building codes pertaining to wildfire and defensible space.

Zone Zero: The California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection are in the process of adopting new legislation that will require residents living in the State Responsibility Zone (SRA) to maintain an ember resistant zone within the 0-5 ft space of a structure known as Zone Zero. 

CAL FIRE's Zone Zero at a Glance: Brief summary of Zone Zero guidelines and the science behind it.

CAL FIRE's Guide to Defensible Space Requirements: Brief accessbile guide to the current (Does not include upcoming Zone 0 requirements) statewide ordinances on defensible space.  Check the SRA Viewer  or view the map below to see if you live in the State Responsibility Area (SRA).

 

Governor's Executive Order to Further Improve Community Hardening and Wildfire Mitigation: Executive order to accelerate the adoption of Zone Zero regulations and other wildfire mitigation.

CAL FIRE's Zone Zero Checklist: Checklist for maintaining Zone Zero around structures.

Public Resources Code Section 4291: Current defensible space requirements for the State of California

California Building Code Chapter 7A: California requirements for construction materials and methods for homes in wildland areas.