California AB1455 updates defensible space requirements and ember-resistant zones to reduce wildfire risk.

California AB1455 mandates that property owners maintain a 100-foot defensible space around structures, with more stringent requirements within 5 feet. It requires the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection to adopt regulations for ember-resistant zones and vegetation management. Fuel modification beyond property lines requires state law, local ordinance, or written consent from adjacent landowners. The State Fire Marshal must recommend vegetation exclusions based on fire risk and provide notice to affected parties.

California AB1455 updates defensible space requirements and ember-resistant zones to reduce wildfire risk.

California AB1455 mandates that property owners maintain a 100-foot defensible space around structures, with more stringent requirements within 5 feet. It requires the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection to adopt regulations for ember-resistant zones and vegetation management. Fuel modification beyond property lines requires state law, local ordinance, or written consent from adjacent landowners. The State Fire Marshal must recommend vegetation exclusions based on fire risk and provide notice to affected parties.