California AB261 amends fire hazard severity zone classifications and review processes.

California AB261 amends the Public Resources Code to revise how the State Fire Marshal classifies and reviews fire hazard severity zones. The State Fire Marshal must identify areas as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones based on factors like fuel loading, slope, and fire weather. These zones should not consider risk mitigation activities. The bill also allows the State Fire Marshal to charge fees to cover costs related to consultations and information submissions.

California AB261 amends fire hazard severity zone classifications and review processes.

California AB261 amends the Public Resources Code to revise how the State Fire Marshal classifies and reviews fire hazard severity zones. The State Fire Marshal must identify areas as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones based on factors like fuel loading, slope, and fire weather. These zones should not consider risk mitigation activities. The bill also allows the State Fire Marshal to charge fees to cover costs related to consultations and information submissions.