Statute · California Government Code
Cal. Gov't Code § 51178 — Moderate, High, and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones
Cal. Gov't Code § 51178
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- California Government Code
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Date
- 2022-01-01
- Current through
- Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)
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…
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Cal. Gov't Code § 51178 — Moderate, High, and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
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.