CAL FIRE OSFM has updated Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) to reflect modern wildfire risks, impacting Local Responsibility Areas (LRA). These updates influence fire prevention measures, building codes, and real estate disclosures.

Check Your Property’s FHSZ Status: https://www.rvcfire.org/our.../fire-marshal/FHSZ-map

Key Updates for Homeowners:

100 feet of defensible space required in Very High FHSZ

New construction must meet Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) building codes

Property sellers must disclose FHSZ status

Public comments or questions may be submitted online or via mail!

Online Comment Form: https://rvcfire.wufoo.com/forms/wcungmu0u39kv2/

Riverside County Fire Department – Office of the Fire Marshal

Attn: FHSZ Comment Period

4080 Lemon Street, 10th Floor

Riverside, CA 92501

Stay informed, stay prepared!