California AB1143 establishes a home hardening certification program to reduce fire risk and aligns with the California Building Code.

California AB1143 mandates the Office of the State Fire Marshal to create a home hardening certification program. This program identifies measures, including defensible space, to reduce fire risk during renovations or property improvements. The bill also requires the development of a Wildland-Urban Interface Products listing for compliant products and construction assemblies. Additionally, it mandates the creation of Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Safety Building Standards Compliance training for local building officials, builders, and fire service personnel.

California AB1143 establishes a home hardening certification program to reduce fire risk and aligns with the California Building Code.

California AB1143 mandates the Office of the State Fire Marshal to create a home hardening certification program. This program identifies measures, including defensible space, to reduce fire risk during renovations or property improvements. The bill also requires the development of a Wildland-Urban Interface Products listing for compliant products and construction assemblies. Additionally, it mandates the creation of Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Safety Building Standards Compliance training for local building officials, builders, and fire service personnel.