CAL FIRE — Defensible Space
The official guidance on the three defensible-space zones, vegetation management, and what must be removed from each zone.
Visit readyforwildfire.org →Official sources
Official wildfire resources.
FireReadyHome is a private service. For official guidance, consult these California state resources directly.
Board of Forestry — AB 3074 / Zone 0
The agency administering the Zone 0 regulations, the enforcement timeline, and the formal rulemaking documents.
Visit bof.fire.ca.gov →CAL FIRE — Home Hardening
Construction-side guidance: roofing, vents, eaves, siding, decks, and windows — the materials that determine whether a home survives ember exposure.
Visit readyforwildfire.org →California Insurance Commissioner — Wildfire
The Department of Insurance's wildfire resources, including consumer alerts, complaint processes, and information on the FAIR Plan.
Visit insurance.ca.gov →CAL FIRE — Fire Hazard Severity Zone Viewer
Official map tool to look up whether a specific parcel is in a designated Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ).
Open the VHFHSZ map →Public Resources Code §4291
The statutory text underlying defensible-space requirements in California. Worth a read if you want to understand exactly what the law says.
Read the statute →