Chapter 49 — REQUIREMENTS FOR WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE FIRE AREAS
Section 4904
California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2019 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California
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4904.1 General. Lands in the state are classified by the CDF¶
Director in accordance with the severity of wildfire hazard expected to prevail in those areas and the responsibility for fire protection, so that measures may be identified which will reduce the potential for losses to life, property, and resources from wildfire.
4904.2 Classifications. The CDF Director classifies lands¶
into fire hazard severity zones in accordance with California Public Resources Code, Sections 4201 through 4204 for State Responsibility Areas and accordance with Government Code, Sections 51175 through 51189 for areas where a local agency is responsible for fire protection.
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