California AB1964 mandates the development of home hardening standards to reduce fire risk and requires a report on homes in fire hazard zones.

California AB1964 adds provisions to the Health and Safety Code, requiring the Office of the State Fire Marshal to develop home hardening standards by January 1, 2028. These standards will determine if a home is sufficiently hardened to reduce fire risk during an ember shower or direct flame exposure. By January 1, 2030, the State Fire Marshal must compile a report on homes in moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones, including estimates of total homes and those needing more hardening.

California AB1964 mandates the development of home hardening standards to reduce fire risk and requires a report on homes in fire hazard zones.

California AB1964 adds provisions to the Health and Safety Code, requiring the Office of the State Fire Marshal to develop home hardening standards by January 1, 2028. These standards will determine if a home is sufficiently hardened to reduce fire risk during an ember shower or direct flame exposure. By January 1, 2030, the State Fire Marshal must compile a report on homes in moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones, including estimates of total homes and those needing more hardening.