Everything California homeowners need to know about fire-aware fencing and defensible space planning.
Resource Library
Expert resources to help you make informed decisions about fire-resistant fencing
Compliance Guide
Local ember-resistant guidance is evolving. Learn how near-structure material choices can help and how to prepare.
Financial Guide
Learn how fire hardening may affect coverage considerations. Discounts and eligibility vary by insurer and policy.
Technical Reference
Complete guide to ASTM E84 flame spread index, E136 non-combustibility, and what Class A, B, and C ratings mean for local requirements.
Verified Data
Counts pulled from CAL FIRE DINS and state guidance
DINS inspections include structures within 100 meters of the fire perimeter
Source: CAL FIRE DINS
DINS counts reflect inspected structures within or near fire perimeters and may undercount total losses.
Official Resources
Authoritative sources for California wildfire regulations
CAL FIRE
Look up your property's official fire hazard zone designation
California Legislature
Full text of California's Defensible Space law
Ready for Wildfire
CAL FIRE's official homeowner guide to creating defensible space
ASTM International
Official standard for surface burning characteristics testing
CA Building Code
Ignition-resistant construction standards for wildfire zones
FEMA
Federal assistance programs for wildfire victims
CAL FIRE dataset notes SRA FHSZ effective Apr 1, 2024 and LRA recommendations from 2007-2011 (source).
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