California SB326 establishes new wildfire safety standards and funding for local governments to implement these standards.

California SB326 aims to enhance wildfire safety by setting new building standards and providing funding for local governments to implement these standards. The bill mandates that buildings in high fire hazard severity zones maintain a 100-foot defensible space and requires an ember-resistant zone within 5 feet of the structure. It also allocates funds for local governments to support early compliance with these regulations. Additionally, the bill establishes a local assistance grant program for fire prevention and home hardening education activities.

California SB326 establishes new wildfire safety standards and funding for local governments to implement these standards.

California SB326 aims to enhance wildfire safety by setting new building standards and providing funding for local governments to implement these standards. The bill mandates that buildings in high fire hazard severity zones maintain a 100-foot defensible space and requires an ember-resistant zone within 5 feet of the structure. It also allocates funds for local governments to support early compliance with these regulations. Additionally, the bill establishes a local assistance grant program for fire prevention and home hardening education activities.