CA · OFFICIAL STARTING POINTS
A plan grounded
in California.
Start with CAL FIRE's defensible-space guidance, then confirm the rules and inspection process for your address with the responsible local authority.
Begin with the official resource.
Use current guidance from CAL FIRE · Ready for Wildfire to understand the next steps for your property. Local agencies can clarify who handles assessment, inspection, permits, and seasonal restrictions.
Visit the official resourceWhat to ask locally
- Which authority is responsible for this property’s wildfire-preparedness requirements?
- Is a property assessment available, and who can provide it?
- How do slope, vegetation, property lines, and access affect the plan?
- Which permits, equipment restrictions, or disposal rules should be checked before work begins?
Resources are checked when published and can change. A general national distance or diagram is not a determination of your local legal obligations.
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