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ALDO E. SCHINDLER, CITY MANAGER
MELANIE FRANCESCHINI, SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST
APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE TO ADOPT 2025 FIRE HAZARD
SEVERITY ZONE MAPS
Government Codes 51178 and 51179 require the California Department of Forestry and
Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Office of the State Fire Marshal to identify fire hazard severity
zones (FHSZ) and to transmit them to local agencies, which are then required to designate
the fire hazard severity zones by ordinance. Cities must adopt these maps with the
designations within 120 days of receiving the transmitted designations from CAL FIRE. On
March 24, 2025, CAL FIRE issued a letter and published new maps identifying FHSZ within
the Local Responsibility Area (LRA), including the City of Tustin. The State Fire Marshal
identified the levels of fire hazards based on statewide criteria and the expected severity of
fire hazards.
RECOMMENDATION:
Introduce and have the first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1568 entitled: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSIN DESIGNATING
MODERATE, HIGH, AND VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES IN THE LOCAL
RESPONSIBILITY AREAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
51179.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
CORRELATION TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN:
This ordinance aligns with the City's strong community and regional relationships goals, by
enhancing collaborative efforts with agencies within and outside Tustin on issues of mutual
interest and concern.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
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2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps
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Fire hazard severity zones (FHSZ) maps were developed in response to significant
destructive fires, highlighting the need to identify high -risk areas and implement strategies
to mitigate wildfire risks. As a result of fire devastations over the years, the California
Legislature proposed and enacted Government Code Sections 51175 through 51189. The
original legislation only mandated the State Fire Marshal to identify and recommend Very
High FHSZ in Local Responsibility Areas (LRA). Under the latest legislation, the State Fire
Marshal is required to identify areas in the state as Moderate, High, and Very High FHSZ,
and all local jurisdictions are then mandated to designate the FHSZs (e.g. adopt the State
Fire Marshal FHSZ maps) by ordinance.
The State Fire Marshal has completed its latest assessment of fire hazards in our region,
and on March 24, 2025, provided updated LRA FHSZ maps that reflect current conditions
and risk factors. The maps identify varying levels of fire hazard (moderate, high, and very
high) based on factors including vegetation, topography, weather, crown fire potential, and
ember production and movement. According to the State Fire Marshal, these updated maps
are based on the latest scientific methodologies and data, including vegetation mapping,
fire history, weather patterns, and terrain analysis.
It is important to note that the FHSZ Maps evaluate "Hazard" and not "Risk." "Hazard" is
based on physical conditions that create expected fire behavior over a 50-year period,
without considering short-term or parcel -specific modifications. "Risk" is the potential
damage a fire can do to an area under existing conditions, including fuel reduction projects,
defensible space, and ignition resistant building construction.
State law allows local jurisdictions to increase the FHSZ designations; however, local
jurisdictions are not allowed to decrease the hazard levels identified by the State Fire
Marshal.
The updated FHSZ map, as prepared by CAL FIRE, reflects the following in Tustin:
Zone Type
# of Residential Parcels
# of Acres
Very High
1223
443
High
110
57
Moderate
97
55
Total
1430
555
The requirements for properties within the Very High designation are generally summarized
below:
• Defensible Space: Management of combustible vegetation, which may include
removal or reduction, within 100 feet of habitable structure (annually inspected by
Orange County Fire Authority).
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• Property Disclosure: Real estate disclosure of the FHSZ designation as part of the
Natural Hazard Disclosure Statement.
• New Buildings: Compliance with Chapter 7A of the California Building Code,
including enhanced construction standards, such as ignition -resistant materials for
roofs, vents, exterior walls, and windows.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Subdivision Map Act
Review: Additional review considerations for new development projects, which may
include assessing wildfire -related environmental risks and further evaluation of fire
safety and evacuation route in subdivision planning.
Properties in the High designation are generally subject to the Property Disclosure and New
Building requirements. Properties in the Moderate designation are only identified for
knowledge and awareness of adjacent hazards.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 51178, local agencies are required to make the
FHSZ maps available to the public for review and comment within 30 days of receiving the
transmittal of the maps. The maps were placed on the City's website for public review on
Wednesday, April 2, 2025, along with information on how to provide public comments. As
of the time of this written report, no public comments have been received.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 51179, local agencies are required to designate, by
ordinance, the Moderate, High, and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in their
jurisdiction within 120 days of receiving recommendations from the State Fire Marshal.
Staff, in coordination with the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), recommends that the
City Council introduce and have first reading by title only of an ordinance designating the
required FHSZ as identified by the State Fire Marshal. The second reading of the Ordinance
will be held on June 17, 2025. In compliance with state law, staff will submit the ordinance
to the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection within 30 days of adoption.
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Attachments:
1. Ordinance No. 1568
2. CAL FIRE'S Frequently Asked Questions about Fire Hazard Severity Zones
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ORDINANCE NO. 1568
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN
DESIGNATING THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL'S 2025 LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY
AREA FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA LAW
RECITALS
A. The City of Tustin is required by California Government Code section 51179
to adopt an ordinance that designates the Fire Hazard Severity Zones as recommended
by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
B. The designated areas must include all areas in the City of Tustin that the
State Fire Marshal has designated on its 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map pursuant
to California Government Code section 51178. California Government Code section
51179(b)(3) provides that "A local agency shall not decrease the level of fire hazard
severity zone as identified by the State Fire Marshal for any area within the jurisdiction of
the local agency..."
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN DOES ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I: Designation of Fire Hazard Severity Zones. The City hereby
designates the Fire Hazard Severity Zones as recommended by the California
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to California Government Code
Section 51178.
SECTION II: Map of Fire Hazard Severity Zones. The map attached hereto as
Exhibit 1, approved by the City Council, is hereby incorporated by reference, and entitled
"City of Tustin Fire Hazard Severity Zones." The official map is also located at the
following website: https://www.tustinca.org/1600/Fire-Hazard-Severity-Zone
SECTION III: Multiple Designations on a Single Parcel. In order to effectively
administer fire protection within the border areas between differing fire hazard severity
zones it is necessary that, when a single parcel is subject to more than one fire hazard
severity zone, the requirements that apply to the stricter designation on that parcel shall
be administered and enforced for the entire parcel. To that end, in the event that a parcel
is subject to more than one fire hazard severity zone on the City of Tustin Fire Hazard
Severity Zones map, the stricter designation shall apply to the entire parcel.
SECTION IV: If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase,
word, or portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional
by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the
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validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that
it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, subdivision,
sentence, clause, phrase, word, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or
more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, words or portions
thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION V: The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage
and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same, or the summary thereof, to be
published and posted pursuant to the provisions of law and this Ordinance shall take
effect thirty (30) days after adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, at a regular meeting of the City Council for the City of
Tustin on this day of , 2025.
AUSTIN LUMBARD,
Mayor
ATTEST:
ERICA N. YASUDA,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF TUSTIN )
CERTIFICATION FOR ORDINANCE NO. 1568
Erica N. Yasuda, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Tustin,
California, does hereby certify that the whole number of the members of the City Council
of the City of Tustin is five; that the above and foregoing Ordinance No. 1568 was duly
and regularly introduced at the regular meeting of the City Council held on the 3rd day of
June, 2025, and was given its second reading, passed and adopted at a regular meeting
of the City Council held on the day of , 2025, by the following vote:
COUNCILMEMBER AYES:
COUNCILMEMBER NOES:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER RECUSED:
ERICA N. YASUDA,
City Clerk
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CITY OF TUSTIN - ORANGE COUNTY
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Local Responsibility Area
Fire Hazard Severity Zones
Tustin
As Identified by the
State Fire Marshal
March 24, 2025
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The State of California and the Department of Forestry and Fire
Gavin Newsom, Governor, State of California
Data Sources:
Protection make no representations or warranties regarding the
accuracy of data or maps. Neither the State nor the Department shall
Wade Crowfoot, Secretary for Natural Resources, CA Natural Resources Agency
CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZSRA23_3, FHSZLRA_25_1)
be liable under any circumstances for any direct, special, incidental,
Joe Tyler, Director/Fire Chief, CA Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
CAL FIRE State Responsibility Areas (SRA25_1)
or consequential damages with respect to any claim by any user or
third party on account of, or arising from, the use of data or maps.
Daniel Berlant, State Fire Marshal, CA Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
City and County boundaries as of 10/22/24 (CA Board of Equalization)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT:
2024 Fire Hazard Severitu Zones
Fire Hazard Severity Zones Explained
• What is a "Fire Hazard Severity Zone," or FHSZ?
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o Answer: Public Resource Code 4202; The State Fire Marshal shall classify lands within state
responsibility areas into fire hazard severity zones. Each zone shall embrace relatively
homogeneous lands and shall be based on fuel loading, slope, fire weather, and other
relevant factors present, including areas where winds have been identified by the
department as a major cause of wildfire spread. Government Code 51178; The State Fire
Marshal shall identify areas in the state as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard
severity zones based on consistent statewide criteria and based on the severity of fire
hazard that is expected to prevail in those areas. Moderate, high, and very high fire hazard
severity zones shall be based on fuel loading, slope, fire weather, and other relevant
factors including areas where winds have been identified by the Office of the State Fire
Marshal as a major cause of wildfire spread.
• Why are fire hazard severity maps being updated?
o Answer: The hazard maps are being updated to more accurately reflect the zones in
California that are susceptible to wildfire. The hazard mapping process will incorporate
new science in local climate data and improved fire assessment modeling in determining
hazard ratings.
• What do Fire Hazard Severity Zones measure?
o Answer: The Fire Hazard Severity Zone map evaluates "hazard," not "risk". The map is
like flood zone maps, where lands are described in terms of the probability level of a
particular area being inundated by floodwaters, and not specifically prescriptive of
impacts. "Hazard" is based on the physical conditions that create a likelihood and
expected fire behavior over a 30 to 50-year period without considering mitigation measures
such as home hardening, recent wildfire, or fuel reduction efforts. "Risk" is the potential
damage a fire can do to the area under existing conditions, accounting for any
modifications such as fuel reduction projects, defensible space, and ignition resistant
building construction.
• Where do Fire Hazard Severity Zones apply?
o Answer: Fire Hazard Severity Zones are found in areas where the state has financial
responsibility for wildfire protection and prevention, called the State Responsibility Area.
More than 31 million acres are in this area. Under Senate Bill 63 (Stern, 2021) Government
Code 51178 was amended to add the Moderate and High Fire Hazard Severity Zones with
the Very High in local jurisdictions.
• What are the uses of Fire Hazard Severity Zones?
o Answer: The zones are used for several purposes including to designate areas where
California's defensible space standards and wildland urban interface building codes are
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required. They can be a factor in real estate disclosure, and local governments may
consider them in their general plan.
• Is there an easy way to determine the Fire Hazard Severity Zone of my property?
o Answer: You can search by address to find your current designation on the web at:
osfm.fire.ca.ov/FHSZ
• What are the key elements of the Fire Hazard Severity Zone model?
o Answer: The fire hazard severity model for wildland fire has two key elements: probability
of an area burning and expected fire behavior under extreme fuel and weather conditions.
The zones reflect areas that have similar burn probabilities and fire behavior
characteristics. The factors considered in determining fire hazard within wildland areas are
fire history, flame length, terrain, local weather, and potential fuel over a 50-year period.
Outside of wildlands, the model considers factors that might lead to buildings being
threatened, including terrain, weather, urban vegetation cover, blowing embers, proximity
to wildland, fire history, and fire hazard in nearby wildlands. FHSZs are not a structure loss
model, as key information regarding structure ignition (such as roof type, etc.) is not
included.
• How do the Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps differ from California Public Utilities Commission
(CPUC) High Fire Threat District Maps?
o Answer: The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) sponsored map, known as
"CPUC High Fire Threat District Map" (HFTD), includes similar factors as those in the FHSZ
maps, however the CPUC HFTD Map is designed specifically for identifying areas where
there is an increased risk for utility associated wildfires. As such, the CPUC map includes
fire hazards associated with historical powerline-caused wildfires, current fuel conditions,
and scores areas based on where fires start, as opposed to where potential fires may cause
impacts.
• Why is my property in a different zone than the adjacent area, which looks similar?
o Answer: In non-wildland areas, zone edges occur based on distance to the wildland edge.
Because hazard in these areas is largely determined by incoming embers from adjacent
wildland, urban areas that are similar in vegetation type and housing density may have a
change in FHSZ class as the distance to the wildland edge increases. Areas immediately
adjacent to wildland receive the same FHSZ score as that wildland where fire originates,
and the model then produces lower scores as the distance to wildland edge increases.
In wildland areas, zone edges are a result of the way zones are delineated. Specifically,
zones represent areas of similar slope and fuel potential. Zone boundaries divide zones
based on geographic and vegetation features that align with fire hazard potential;
although, at a local scale, it may appear that the immediate area is similar on both sides
of the edge. The class value within a zone is based on the average hazard score across the
whole zone, so areas that are in the same zone but not immediately adjacent to a local
area can have an influence on the final zone classification.
Data Related Questions
• How are Fire Hazard Severity Zones determined?
o Answer: CAL FIRE used the best available science and data to develop, and field test a
model that served as the basis of zone assignments. The model evaluated the probability of
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the area burning and potential fire behavior in the area. Many factors were included such
as fire history, vegetation, flame length, blowing embers, proximity to wildland, terrain,
and weather.
• What new data will be included in the new model, and how does this differ from the previous
model?
o Answer: A 2 km grid of climate data covering the years 2003-2018 is being used in the
update. The previous model used stock weather inputs across the state to calculate
wildland fire intensity scores. The updated model will adjust fire intensity scores based on
the most extreme fire weather at a given location, considering temperature, humidity, and
wind speed. In addition, ember transport is being modeled based on local distributions of
observed wind speed and direction values instead of using a generic buffer distance for
urban areas adjacent to wildlands.
What is the difference between the various Fire Hazard Severity Zones?
o Answer: Classification of a wildland zone as Moderate, High or Very High fire hazard is
based on the average hazard across the area included in the zone, which have a minimum
size of 200 acres. In wildlands, hazard is a function of modeled flame length under the
worst conditions and annual burn probability. Both these factors generally increase with
increasing hazard level, but there may be instances where one value is Very High and the
other is low, pushing the overall hazard into a more intermediate ranking. On average,
both modeled flame length and burn probability increase by roughly 40-60% between
hazard classes. Classification outside of wildland areas is based on the fire hazard of the
adjacent wildland and the probability of flames and embers threatening buildings.
• Why does the model place an emphasis on the spread of embers?
o Answer: Embers spread wildfire because they can travel long distances in the wind and
ignite vegetation, roofs, attics (by getting into vents), and decks.
State Regulated Area Questions
When were the maps last updated?
o Answer: The Office of the State Fire Marshal began the regulatory process for the State
Responsibility Area (SRA) in December 2022, the final maps were adopted on January 31,
2024, and became effective April 1, 2024.
What is "State Responsibility Area," or SRA?
o Answer: SRA is a legal term defining the area where the state has financial responsibility
for wildland fire protection and prevention. Incorporated cities and federal ownership are
not included. Within the SRA, CAL FIRE is responsible for fire prevention and suppression.
There are more than 31 million acres in SRA, with an estimated 1.7 million people and
800,000 existing homes.
How is state responsibility area determined?
o Answer: The Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (Board) classifies land as State
Responsibility Area. The legal definition of SRA is found in the Public Resources Code
Section 4125. The Board has developed detailed procedures to classify lands as State
Responsibility Area. Lands are removed from SRA when they become incorporated by a city,
change in ownership to the federal government, become more densely populated, or are
converted to intensive agriculture that minimizes the risk of wildfire. While some lands
are removed from SRA automatically, the Board typically reviews changes every five years.
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• What Fire Hazard Severity Zones are in State Responsibility Area?
o Answer: All of the State Responsibility Area is in a Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Lands are
either ranked as Moderate, High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
What are the wildland urban interface (WUI) building codes in State Responsibility Area?
o Answer: The WUI building codes (California Building Code (CBC) Chapter 7A) reduce the
risk of embers fanned by wind-blown wildfires from igniting buildings. The codes for
roofing, siding, decking, windows, and vents apply throughout all state responsibility area
regardless of the fire hazard severity ranking. Ember -resistant building materials can be
found at: https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/divisions/fire-engineering-and
investigations/buildingmaterials-listing/
Is the GIS data for Fire Hazard Severity Zones available for download?
o Answer: The data inputs used to develop the Fire Hazard Severity Zones are identified in
the Initial Statement of Reasons (ISOR) Title 19 Development (ca.gov). CAL FIRE has
developed an additional data package which consists of sequential modeling steps,
including any data inputs that were not already publicly available and referenced in the
ISOR. The data package encompasses 34 spatial datasets and 8 tables, provided in raster,
polygon, and table format. These datasets are formatted for Esri ArcGIS software, except
for four tables provided in Excel. Ten of the datasets are updated versions used to produce
an edited SRA FHSZ map following the public comment period that ended April 4, 2023.
Upon formal adoption of the FHSZ map, the final SRA FHSZ geospatial data file will become
available. The data package is available on the FHSZ website Fire Hazard Severity Zones
ca. ov under the science and methods banner.
Why do waterbodies have a Fire Hazard Severity Zone Classification?
o Answer: All areas in State Responsibility Area, including water bodies, require a fire hazard
severity zone designation. The 2007 FHSZ maps zoned all water as moderate by default. In
the 2023 FHSZ model we added a buffer of FHSZ from the surrounding wildland into water
bodies to account for potential threat of embers to buildings on docks and house boats, as
well as variation in reservoir height that occurs with drought.
Local Regulated Area Questions
• What is "Local Responsibility Area", or LRA?
o Answer: Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) are incorporated cities, urban regions,
agriculture lands, and portions of the desert where the local government is responsible for
wildfire protection. This is typically provided by city fire departments, fire protection
districts, counties, and by CAL FIRE under contract.
When did Fire Hazard Severity Zones start in Local Responsibility Area?
o Answer: The "Bates Bill" (AB 337), Government Code Section 51175, was prompted by the
devastating Oakland Hills Fire of 1991. This mid-1990s legislation calls for CAL FIRE to
evaluate fire hazard severity in local responsibility area and to make a recommendation to
the local jurisdiction where very high FHSZs exist. The Government Code then provides
direction for the local jurisdiction to take appropriate action.
How are Fire Hazard Severity Zones determined in local responsibility areas?
o Answer: CAL FIRE uses an extension of the state responsibility area Fire Hazard Severity
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Zone model as the basis for evaluating fire hazard in Local Responsibility Area. The Local
Responsibility Area hazard rating reflects flame and ember intrusion from adjacent
wildlands and from flammable vegetation in the urban area.
What are the requirements for landowners in FHSZs in local responsibility areas?
o Answer: California's WUI building codes (CBC Chapter 7A) apply to the design and
construction of new buildings located in High and Very High FHSZs in Local Responsibility
Areas. Local ordinances may require ignition resistant construction for remodel projects.
Check with your local building department to determine which ignition resistant building
codes apply to your project. In addition, Government Code Section 51182 calls for
defensible space clearance and other wildland fire safety practices for buildings. Owners
are also required to make a natural hazard disclosure as part of a real estate transfer. For
information regarding "home hardening" and defensible space clearance, visit
www. ReadyForWi ldfi re. org.
Does the designation of Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the Local Responsibility Area
trigger the 100-foot clearance requirement?
o Answer: Yes, per Government Code 51182 unless a local government has passed a more
stringent requirement, the 100-foot defensible space clearance applies. For information
regarding "home hardening" and defensible space clearance, visit
www. ReadyForWi ldfi re. org.
• How does CAL FIRE assist Local Governments in Fire Hazard Severity Zones?
o Answer: CAL FIRE's Land Use Planning Program is a specialized unit that provides support
to local governments by providing fire safety expertise on the State's wildland urban
interface building codes, wildfire safety codes, as well as helping in the development of
the safety elements in general plans.
What is the process for developing Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the Local Responsibility Area?
o Answer: CAL FIRE uses the same modeling data that is used to map the State Responsibility
Area. The map, along with a model ordinance, are then sent to the governing body for
adoption.
How are the new Fire Hazard Severity Zones impacting development?
o Answer: Many of the changes expanding fire hazard severity zones in local responsibility
areas (LRA) have been supported by the building industry. CAL FIRE works closely with the
building industry when setting various building codes and defensible space requirements,
so we are working together to not affect development itself but to make sure development
matches the hazards of that area.
When will the Local Responsibility Area Map be released?
o Answer: The Local Responsibility Area Map Process will happen after the State
Responsibility Area process has been completed, which is estimated to occur in the winter
of 2025.
Why haven't Moderate and High Fire Hazard Severity Zone classes been classified before in
the Local Responsibility Area?
o Answer: New legislation, Senate Bill 63 (Stern, 2021), now requires the adoption of all
three Fire Hazard Severity Zone classes in the Local Responsibility Area. Previously only
Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones were required for adoption in Local Responsibility
Areas.
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Insurance Related Questions
Will the new Fire Hazard Severity Zones affect my ability to get or maintain insurance?
o Answer: Insurance companies use risk models, which differ from hazard models, because
they consider the susceptibility of a structure to damage from fire and other short-term
factors that are not included in hazard modeling. It is unlikely that insurance risk models
specifically call out CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zones as a factor, but much of the same
data that is used in the fire hazard severity zone model are likely included in the insurance
companies' risk models. However, insurance risk models incorporate many additional
factors and factors that change more frequently than those that CAL FIRE includes in its
hazard mapping, which is built to remain steady for the next 10+ years.
Resources, Additional Information, and Contact Information
• To find the current FHSZ designation for a property, visit FHSZ Map Viewer (ca.gov).
• Helpful links:
o FHSZ Website:
0 osfm.fire.ca.gov/FHSZ
o FHSZ Map Viewer:
0 FHSZ Map Viewer (ca.gov)
Contacts for FHSZ for Public Questions:
o (916)633-7655
o FHSZinformation@fire.ca.pov
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