Click on the map below within the City or unincorporated County area that is applicable to your project.
Follow these steps to help determine what's required for your project: This map is most helpful when used in conjunction with other commercially available maps, such as Google Maps or Map Quest, to determine the exact location of your project. The map includes both FHSZ's that were adopted by the City or County, as well as "Recommended FHSZ's", which are areas that have not been specifically adopted or required by the City or County, but are provided to help you make informed decisions as to the value of voluntarily incorporating some or all of the wildfire exposure construction features into your project, even if they are not required.
California fire risk map 2021 code#
We encourage you to visit Ready, Set, Go! to find out more about the natural wildfire hazards that exist in Orange County, and what you can do to protect you, your family, home and community before, and during an emergency.įHSZ maps help homeowners, builders, and design and construction professionals determine which exterior wildfire-related construction standards, found within the California Building Code and California Residential Code, apply to their residential or commercial construction projects. Weather patterns (high winds, low humidity, and high temperatures contribute to fire severity).Fire history (past fires are good predictors of future fires).Predominant vegetation type (vegetation is the fuel for a wildfire).Scientific models are used to geographically identify FHSZ's through an analysis of factors, such as: For important wildfire preparedness and safety information, please visit OCFA's Ready, Set, Go! pageįire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps are created by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) to identify areas where a wildfire is more likely to occur.
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