Defensible Space Law: effective July 1, 2021
On July 1, 2021, the new requirements for compliance with 2019 Assembly Bill 38 went into effect for residential property sales in the Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) in local responsibility areas as identified by the Director of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
FIND YOUR ZONE
To see if your property is within the Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ), use this link to view the map: Fire Hazard Severity Zones | OSFM . This is applicable for residential properties with one to four units that require a Real Estate Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS).
SCHEDULE AN INSPECTION
If you are selling your property and it is within the High or Very High Severity Zone, it will require a Natural Hazard Disclosure inspection. To schedule, please see below or contact our Administration office at 650-558-7600. A fee of $337.00 is due prior to the inspection appointment (cash or check only).
click above to schedule your inspection appointment
Home Hardening Law: effective January 1, 2021
On January 1, 2021, the requirements for compliance with Assembly Bill 38 for “Home Hardening” went into effect. Sellers who are in the Very High Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) in local responsibility areas as identified by the Director of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, will be required to complete a new home hardening disclosure. This applies to residential one to four properties; condominiums or other common interest development units; or manufactured homes. For information on low-cost home hardening, go to readyforwildfire.org
Central County Fire Department does not inspect homes to verify home hardening. This can be verified through construction documents or by the homeowner.