Cal. Gov. Code § 51178

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.
Section 51178 - Identification of areas in state

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.

Ca. Gov. Code § 51178

Amended by Stats 2021 ch 382 (SB 63),s 2.5, eff. 1/1/2022.
Amended by Stats 2021 ch 375 (AB 642),s 3.5, eff. 1/1/2022.
Amended by Stats 2021 ch 225 (AB 9),s 4, eff. 1/1/2022.
Amended by Stats 2008 ch 366 (SB 1595),s 3, eff. 1/1/2009.