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Important Update:
Addressing New California Fire Hazard Zone Maps
The updated Local Responsibility Area (LRA) Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps for the BIASC region were released on Monday, March 24, with the exception of Ventura County, which was made available on March 10.
These updated maps expand the areas designated as "high" or "very high" fire hazard zones across the state. As a result, changes may impact building codes, defensible space requirements, and real estate disclosure rules, influencing where and how development occurs.
Our BIASC leadership and government affairs team is actively engaged in assessing the implications of these new maps, collaborating with our California Building Industry Association (CBIA) and local government leaders to understand their impact. Our focus remains on preserving a regulatory environment that supports home builders and ensures community safety and resilience, especially considering recent wildfire concerns.
As part of the process, local agencies must make these maps available for public review and comment within 30 days. Affected members should stay alert for opportunities to provide feedback. Additionally, local agencies have 120 days to adopt ordinances reflecting these FHSZ maps. Note that while they may expand areas or increase severity, they cannot reduce designations.
For more information, please visit the LRA hub:
LRA FHSZ - About FHSZ in LRA | LRA FHSZ - Hub Site Application
Please review the maps to determine the impact on your projects and email your comments to Carlos Rodriguez at crodriguez@biasc.org.
Thank you for your continued membership and support as we navigate this important issue together.
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