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These zones, referred to as Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ), classify a wildland zone as Moderate, High, or Very High fire hazard based on the average hazard across the area included in the zone. Click Here for the Fire Hazard Severity Zone Viewer
Interactive map showing fire hazard severity zones in California's state responsibility areas.
Fire Hazard Severity Zone Viewer. Pursuant to 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 ...
Viewer application to display Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ). The viewer shows FHSZ State Responsibility Area (SRA) as effective April 1, 2024 and FHSZ in Local Responsibility Area (LRA) as recommended from 2007-2011.
LRA and SRA Fire Hazard Severity Zone Viewer. Important Information for Property Sales in High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones: On and after July 1, 2021 when you sell property that is located in a high or very high fire hazard severity zone, you’ll need documentation of a compliant Defensible Space Inspection.
2020 Fire Hazard Severity Zones . What is a “Fire Hazard Severity Zone,” or FHSZ? Answer: California law requires CAL FIRE to identify areas based on the severity of fire hazard that is expected to prevail there. These areas, or “zones,” are based on factors such as fuel, slope and fire weather.
Viewer application to display Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ). The viewer shows FHSZ State Responsibility Area (SRA) as effective April 1, 2024 and FHSZ in Local Responsibility Area (LRA) as recommended from 2007-2011.
