CWUIC · California Wildland-Urban Interface Code
Which administrative/appeals provisions from CCR Title 19 are reprinted or referenced in the CWUIC?
Summary: The CWUIC includes reprinted CCR Title 19 Division 1 text for user convenience, but it explicitly preserves Title 19’s scope, applicability and appeals procedures — consult Title 19 itself for the controlling appeal rules; CWUIC’s Chapter 1 (Matrix Adoption Tables) and **§ 1.11.2.1.1/§ 1.11.2.1.2** explain this.
Last reviewed: July 6, 2026
What the code requires — 2-4 sentences
The California Wildland‑Urban Interface Code (CWUIC) explicitly reprints provisions from the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 19, Division 1 for user convenience and indicates that the scope, applicability and appeals procedures of CCR, Title 19, Division 1 remain unchanged. This reprint/statement is set out in the CWUIC administration guidance found at § 1.11.2.1.1 and § 1.11.2.1.2.
The CWUIC includes Title 19 Division 1 text for convenience but does not alter Title 19’s scope, applicability, or appeals procedures (see § 1.11.2.1.1 and § 1.11.2.1.2).
Requirements in detail
Short answer — what administrative/appeals material is present
- The CWUIC reprints selected CCR, Title 19, Division 1 provisions (Title‑19 text is presented “for the code user’s convenience”).
- The CWUIC makes clear that the scope, applicability, and appeals procedures in Title 19 are not changed by this reprint; users must rely on Title 19 for the controlling administrative and appeal rules. § 1.11.2.1.1 and § 1.11.2.1.2 are the controlling CWUIC references.
Which Title 19 pieces are reprinted / referenced (decision‑relevant summary)
Use the table below when deciding whether an administrative or appeals provision you’re looking at is authoritative in the CWUIC.
| Decision dimension | What the CWUIC says | Code Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Reprint of Title 19 text | CWUIC includes reprinted CCR, Title 19, Division 1 provisions “for the code user’s convenience.” | § 1.11.2.1.1 |
| Effect on scope/applicability | Reprint does NOT change the scope or applicability of Title 19 — Title 19 controls. | § 1.11.2.1.1 |
| Appeals procedures | Appeals procedures remain those of CCR, Title 19 — CWUIC does not substitute different appeals rules. | § 1.11.2.1.2 |
| Which sections are shown in CWUIC | Matrix adoption tables show ranges (e.g., Division 1 sections 1.1.1 through 1.11.2.1.1 and 1.11.2.1.2 through 1.11.2.2) reprinted or listed. | Matrix Tables (Chapter 1) |
| Optional local appeals board language | Appendices (e.g., Board of Appeals) are provided as optional guidance — adoption is jurisdictional. | Appendix I (Board of Appeals) |
Practical interpretation points
- If a CWUIC provision cites or reproduces a Title 19 section, that Title 19 text is available in the CWUIC for convenience, but the legal authority and appeals process remain governed by CCR Title 19 itself as stated in § 1.11.2.1.1/1.11.2.1.2.
- The CWUIC’s Matrix Adoption Tables identify which Title 19 sections are reprinted and where; consult that matrix to find the particular Title 19 section included in the CWUIC.
Exceptions & special cases
- Appendices are often optional. Several appendices (for example, Appendix I — Board of Appeals) are expressly marked as not mandatory unless the adopting jurisdiction elects to adopt them; adoption language is separate from the Title 19 reprints.
- Some Title 14 content is reprinted for convenience but is outside State Fire Marshal adoption authority; those are identified with bracketed Title 14 citations in the CWUIC and are informational only. The CWUIC denotes which reprinted text falls under Title 14 vs Title 19.
- If a local jurisdiction adopts the CWUIC with additional local ordinance language, local appeals mechanisms (or stays of enforcement, board makeup, filing deadlines) may be added — but that does not change the underlying Title 19 procedures unless Title 19 itself is amended. The CWUIC warns users to refer back to Title 19 for authoritative appeals procedure language.
Common mistakes
- Mistake: “If a Title 19 section is printed in the CWUIC it has different legal effect.” — Wrong. Reprinted Title 19 text in the CWUIC is for convenience; it does not change Title 19’s scope or appeals (see § 1.11.2.1.1).
- Mistake: “Appendix language is mandatory statewide.” — Many appendices are informational/optional; check the specific appendix and the adopting ordinance (Appendix I is explicitly optional).
- Mistake: “CWUIC replaces Title 19 appeals timelines or stays.” — The CWUIC preserves Title 19’s appeals procedures; do not substitute CWUIC language for Title 19 when preparing an appeal. § 1.11.2.1.2.
Worked example — concrete scenario applying the rule with numbers
Scenario: A property owner receives a notice and order from the State Fire Marshal relying on a CCR, Title 19 provision that appears reprinted in the CWUIC. The owner considers appealing.
- The owner finds the identical text in the CWUIC and assumes CWUIC provides a different 30‑day deadline for filing an appeal.
- Action: The owner checks the controlling CWUIC administrative language and finds § 1.11.2.1.1 and § 1.11.2.1.2, which state the Title 19 text is reprinted for convenience and that Title 19’s appeals procedures control.
- Result: The owner must follow the appeals filing deadline set in CCR, Title 19 (not a new deadline invented from the CWUIC). If Title 19 requires, for example, filing within 20 days (as Title 19 permits in certain appeals contexts), the owner must file within that Title 19 timeline (consult the exact Title 19 section for the stated timeline). The CWUIC’s reproduction does not change the numeric deadline.
(Explanation note: the CWUIC shows which Title 19 sections are reprinted in its Matrix Adoption Tables; the concrete filing period must be confirmed by reading the specific Title 19 section cited, because CWUIC defers to Title 19 for procedure and timelines.)
Related provisions
- § 1.1.1 — CWUIC title and incorporation statement.
- § 1.1.2 — Purpose of CWUIC.
- CWUIC Matrix Adoption Tables / Chapter 1 (shows which CCR, Title 19, Division 1 sections are reprinted and where).
- Appendix I — Board of Appeals (optional, guidance on establishing an appeals board and procedures).
- Appendix H — Referenced California Documents (reprints and cross‑references to other State statutes/regulations).
Code references
Grounded in the retrieved California Wildland-Urban Interface Code — click a citation to read the verbatim passage:
CWUIC § 2.1 High relevance — show source text
- The California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 19, Division 1 provisions that are found in the California Fire Code are a reprint from the current CCR, Title 19, Division 1 text for the code user’s convenience only. The scope, applicability and appeals procedures of CCR, Title 19, Division I remain the same.
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User notes:
BOARD OF APPEALS
The provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically referenced in the adopting ordinance or legislation of the jurisdiction.
About this appendix: Appendix A contains optional criteria that, when adopted, provide jurisdictions with detailed appeals, board member qualifications and administrative procedures to supplement the basic requirements found in Section 112 of this code.
ICC code development note: Code change proposals to this appendix will be considered by the Administrative Code Development Committee during the 2025 (Group B) Code Development Cycle.
SECTION A101—GENERAL
A101.1 Scope. A board of appeals shall be established within the jurisdiction for the purpose of hearing applications for modification of the requirements of this code pursuant to the provisions of Section 112. The board shall be established and operated in accordance with this section, and shall be authorized to hear evidence from appellants and the fire code official pertaining to the application and intent of this code for the purpose of issuing orders pursuant to these provisions.
A101.2 Application for appeal. Any person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the fire code official to the board. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the intent of this code or the rules legally adopted hereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The application shall be filed on a form obtained from the fire code official within 20 days after the notice was served.
A101.2.1 Limitation of authority. The board shall not have authority to waive requirements of this code or interpret the administration of this code.
A101.2.2 Stays of enforcement. Appeals of notice and orders, other than Imminent Danger notices, shall stay the enforcement of the notice and order until the appeal is heard by the board.
A101.3 Membership of board. The board shall consist of five voting members appointed by the chief appointing authority of the jurisdiction. Each member shall serve for [ NUMBER OF YEARS ] years or until a successor has been appointed. The board member’s terms shall be staggered at intervals, so as to provide continuity. The fire code official shall be an ex officio member of said board but shall not vote on any matter before the board.
A101.3.1 Qualifications. The board shall consist of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to hazards of fire, explosions, hazardous conditions or fire protection systems, and are not employees of the jurisdiction.
A101.3.2 Alternate members. The chief appointing authority is authorized to appoint two alternate members who shall be called by the board chairperson to hear appeals during the absence or disqualification of a member. Alternate members shall possess the qualifications required for board membership, and shall be appointed for the same term or until a successor has been appointed.
CWUIC § 1.1 High relevance — show source text
Title 19,
Division 1]||||X||||||||||||||||||||| |Chapter/Section|||||||S|A|M|P|L|E||||||||||||| |Division 1||||||||||||||||||||||||| |1.1.1 - 1.11.2.1.1||X||||||||||||||||||||||| |[T-19 §1.11]||||X||||||||||||||||||||| |[T-19 §1.12]||||X||||||||||||||||||||| |1.11.2.1.2 - 1.11.2.2||X||||||||||||||||||||||| |[T-19 §1.08]||||X|||||||||||||||||||||*The C alifornia Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 19, Division 1 provisions that are found in the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code are a reprint from the current CCR, Title 19, Division 1 text for the code user’s convenience only. The scope, applicability and appeals procedures of CCR, Title 19, Division 1 remains the same.
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ABOUT THE I-CODES
The 2024 I-Codes, published by the ICC, are 15 fully compatible titles intended to establish provisions that adequately protect public health, safety and welfare; that do not unnecessarily increase construction costs; that do not restrict the use of new materials, products or methods of construction; and that do not give preferential treatment to particular types or classes of materials, products or methods of construction.
The I-Codes are updated on a 3-year cycle to allow for new construction methods and technologies to be incorporated into the codes. Alternative materials, designs and methods not specifically addressed in the I-Code can be approved by the building official where the proposed materials, designs or methods comply with the intent of the provisions of the code.
The I-Codes are used as the basis of laws and regulations in communities across the US and in other countries. They are also used in a variety of nonregulatory settings, including:
Voluntary compliance programs.
The insurance industry.
Certification and credentialing for building design, construction and safety professionals.
Certification of building and construction-related products.
Facilities management.
“Best practices” benchmarks for designers and builders.
College, university and professional school textbooks and curricula.
Reference works related to building design and construction.
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The code development process regularly provides an international forum for building professionals to discuss requirements for building design, construction methods, safety, performance, technological advances and new products. Proposed changes to the I-Codes, submitted by code enforcement officials, industry representatives, design professionals and other interested parties are deliberated through an open code development process in which all interested and affected parties may participate.
CWUIC § 1.11. High relevance — show source text
APPENDIX I – BOARD OF APPEALS
(Matrix Adoption Tables are nonregulatory, intended only as an aid to the code user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building applications.)
(Not adopted by the State Fire Marshal)
Adopting Agency BSC BSC-
CGSFM Col5 HCD Col7 Col8 DSA Col10 OSHPD Col12 Col13 Col14 Col15 Col16 BSCC DPH AGR DWR CEC CA SL SLC Adopting Agency BSC BSC-
CGT-24 T-19* 1 2 1/AC AC SS 1 1R 2 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Adopt Entire Chapter Adopt Entire Chapter as
amended (amended sections
listed below)Adopt only those sections that
are listed below[California Code of Regulations,
Title 19, Division 1]Chapter / Section - The California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 19, Division 1 provisions that are found in the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code are a reprint from the current CCR, Title 19, Division 1 text for the code user’s convenience only. The scope, applicability and appeals procedures of CCR, Title 19, Division I remain the same. The state agency does not adopt sections identified by the following symbol: The Office of the State Fire Marshal’s adoption of this chapter or individual sections is applicable to structures regulated by other state agencies pursuant to Section 1.11.
The California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 14, Division 1.5 provisions that are found in the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code are not listed in the Matrix Adoption Tables as they are not within the State Fire Marshal’s authority to adopt. These provisions are a reprint from the current CCR, Title 14, Division 1.5 text for the code user’s convenience only and are identified in the body of the code by square brackets containing references to applicable Title 14 sections.
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I BOARD OF APPEALS
The provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically referenced in the adopting ordinance or legislation of the jurisdiction.
User notes:
About this appendix: Appendix I contains optional criteria that, where adopted, provide jurisdictions with detailed appeals board member qualifications and administrative procedures to supplement the basic requirements found in Section 112.
CWUIC § 301.1 High relevance — show source text
Adopting Agency BSC BSC-
CGSFM Col5 HCD Col7 Col8 DSA Col10 OSHPD Col12 Col13 Col14 Col15 Col16 BSCC DPH AGR DWR CEC CA SL SLC Adopting Agency BSC BSC-
CGT-24 T-19* 1 2 1/AC AC SS 1 1R 2 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Adopt Entire Chapter Adopt Entire Chapter as
amended (amended sections
listed below)X Adopt only those sections that
are listed below[California Code of Regulations,
Title 19, Division 1]Chapter / Section 301.1 X 301.2 X 302.1 X 302.2 X - The California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 19, Division 1 provisions that are found in the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code are a reprint from the current CCR, Title 19, Division 1 text for the code user’s convenience only. The scope, applicability and appeals procedures of CCR, Title 19, Division I remain the same. The state agency does not adopt sections identified by the following symbol: The Office of the State Fire Marshal’s adoption of this chapter or individual sections is applicable to structures regulated by other state agencies pursuant to Section 1.11.
The California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 14, Division 1.5 provisions that are found in the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code are not listed in the Matrix Adoption Tables as they are not within the State Fire Marshal’s authority to adopt. These provisions are a reprint from the current CCR, Title 14, Division 1.5 text for the code user’s convenience only and are identified in the body of the code by square brackets containing references to applicable Title 14 sections.
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3 WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREAS
User notes:
About this chapter: Chapter 3 provides for the fundamental aspect of applying the code—the legal declaration and establishment of wildlandurban interface areas within the adopting jurisdiction, mapping of the area, periodic review and updates.
SECTION 301—GENERAL
CWUIC § 601.1 High relevance — show source text
Title 19, Division 1]|||||||||||||||||||||||| |Chapter / Section|||||||||||||||||||||||| |601.1|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |601.2|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |601.3|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |602.1 –602.3.2|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |603.1 –603.4.2.1|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |604.1|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |604.2 –604.4|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |606.1|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |606.3|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |607.1|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |610|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |611|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |612|||X|||||||||||||||||||||- The California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 19, Division 1 provisions that are found in the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code are a reprint from the current CCR, Title 19, Division 1 text for the code user’s convenience only. The scope, applicability and appeals procedures of CCR, Title 19, Division I remain the same. The state agency does not adopt sections identified by the following symbol: The Office of the State Fire Marshal’s adoption of this chapter or individual sections is applicable to structures regulated by other state agencies pursuant to Section 1.11.
The California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 14, Division 1.5 provisions that are found in the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code are not listed in the Matrix Adoption Tables as they are not within the State Fire Marshal’s authority to adopt. These provisions are a reprint from the current CCR, Title 14, Division 1.5 text for the code user’s convenience only and are identified in the body of the code by square brackets containing references to applicable Title 14 sections.
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6 FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS
User notes:
About this chapter: In addition to the building construction requirements in the California Building Code and California Residential Code, this chapter contains requirements for development and construction in Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) designated as Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones and areas designated by the State Fire Marshal as State Responsibility Areas (SRA). While many of these provisions are found in Title 14 and Title 19 of the California Code of Regulations, they are replicated here for the code user. The local jurisdiction has the authority to apply the same regulations to LRA when the regulations are adopted by local ordinance.
The requirements in this chapter reference the process for adoption of Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the LRA; criteria for evaluating existing subdivisions that are at significant fire risk and are without an adequate secondary egress; and criteria for fire safety provisions required in the Safety Element of a city or county General Plan.
CWUIC § 1.11. High relevance — show source text
(Matrix Adoption Tables are nonregulatory, intended only as an aid to the code user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building applications.)
(Not adopted by the State Fire Marshal)
Adopting Agency BSC BSC-
CGSFM Col5 HCD Col7 Col8 DSA Col10 OSHPD Col12 Col13 Col14 Col15 Col16 BSCC DPH AGR DWR CEC CA SL SLC Adopting Agency BSC BSC-
CGT-24 T-19* 1 2 1/AC AC SS 1 1R 2 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Adopt Entire Chapter Adopt Entire Chapter as
amended (amended sections
listed below)Adopt only those sections that
are listed below[California Code of Regulations,
Title 19, Division 1]Chapter / Section - The California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 19, Division 1 provisions that are found in the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code are a reprint from the current CCR, Title 19, Division 1 text for the code user’s convenience only. The scope, applicability and appeals procedures of CCR, Title 19, Division I remain the same. The state agency does not adopt sections identified by the following symbol: The Office of the State Fire Marshal’s adoption of this chapter or individual sections is applicable to structures regulated by other state agencies pursuant to Section 1.11.
The California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 14, Division 1.5 provisions that are found in the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code are not listed in the Matrix Adoption Tables as they are not within the State Fire Marshal’s authority to adopt. These provisions are a reprint from the current CCR, Title 14, Division 1.5 text for the code user’s convenience only and are identified in the body of the code by square brackets containing references to applicable Title 14 sections.
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C COMMUNITY WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE (WUI) FIRE HAZARD
EVALUATION FRAMEWORK
This appendix is for informational purposes and is not intended for adoption.
User notes:
CWUIC § 4-1 High relevance — show source text
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- The California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 19, Division 1 provisions that are found in the California Fire Code are a reprint from the current CCR, Title 19, Division 1 text for the code user’s convenience only. The scope, applicability and appeals procedures of CCR, Title 19, Division I remain the same.
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PART VII— APPENDICES
SPECIAL DETAILED REQUIREMENTS BASED ON USE AND OCCUPANCY
SECTION 435—SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR LICENSED 24-HOUR CARE FACILITIES IN A GROUP R-2.1, R-3.1, R-4 [SFM]
435.1 Scope . The provisions of this section shall apply to 24-hour care facilities in a Group R-2.1, R-3.1 or R-4 occupancy licensed by a governmental agency.
435.2 General. The provisions in this section shall apply in addition to general requirements in this code.
435.2.1 Restraint shall not be practiced in a Group R-2.1, R-3.1 or R-4 occupancies.
Exception: Occupancies which meet all the requirements for a Group I-3 occupancy.
435.2.2 Pursuant to Health and Safety Code, Section 13133, regulations of the state fire marshal pertaining to occupancies classified as Residential Facilities (RF) and Residential-care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) shall apply uniformly throughout the state and no city, county, city and county, including a charter city or charter county, or fire protection district shall adopt or enforce any ordinance or local rule or regulation relating to fire and panic safety which is inconsistent with these regulations. A city, county, city and county, including a charter city or charter county may, pursuant to Health and Safety Code, Section 13143.5, or a fire protection district may, pursuant to Health and Safety Code, Section 13869.7, adopt standards more stringent than those adopted by the state fire marshal that are reasonably necessary to accommodate local climate, geological or topographical conditions relating to roof coverings for Residential-care Facilities for the Elderly.
Exception: Local regulations relating to roof coverings in facilities licensed as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 13133.
435.3 Building height and area provisions.
435.3.1 Group R-2.1, R-3.1 and R-4 shall be constructed in accordance with Table 504.3 of the California Building Code.
_**[California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §3.26] Operators Statement – Group I, R-2.1, R-3.1 and R-4 Occupancies.
CWUIC § 1.1 High relevance — show source text
Division 1]||||X|||||||||||||||||||| |Chapter / Section|||||||||||||||||||||||| |Division I|||||||||||||||||||||||| |1.1.1 –1.11.2.1.1|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |[T-19 §1.11]||||X|||||||||||||||||||| |[T-19 §1.12]||||X|||||||||||||||||||| |1.11.2.1.2 –1.11.2.2|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |[T-19 §1.08]||||X|||||||||||||||||||| |[T-19 §1.13]||||X|||||||||||||||||||| |1.11.2.3 –1.11.11|||||||||||||||||||||||| |[T-19 §1.03]||||X|||||||||||||||||||| |[T-19 §1.09.1]||||X|||||||||||||||||||| |1.12|||||||||||||||||||||||| |Division II|||||||||||||||||||||||| |101.1|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |101.2|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |101.3.1|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |101.3.1.1|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |101.6|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |102.1|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |102.2|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |102.6|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |104.2.2|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |104.3|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |104.6|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |104.8|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |104.8.1|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |105.1|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |105.2|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |105.3|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |105.4|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |105.8|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |105.10|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |106.1 – 106.5|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |106.8|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |106.10|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |107|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |109.1 – 109.1.2.3|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |109.3.7.1|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |109.3.7.2|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |110 – 111|||X||||||||||||||||||||| |113|||X|||||||||||||||||||||
- The California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 19, Division 1 provisions that are found in the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code are a reprint from the current CCR, Title 19, Division 1 text for the code user’s convenience only. The scope, applicability and appeals procedures of CCR, Title 19, Division I remain the same. The state agency does not adopt sections identified by the following symbol: The Office of the State Fire Marshal’s adoption of this chapter or individual sections is applicable to structures regulated by other state agencies pursuant to Section 1.11.
CWUIC § 1.11. High relevance — show source text
APPENDIX F – CHARACTERISTICS OF FIRE-SMART VEGETATION
(Matrix Adoption Tables are nonregulatory, intended only as an aid to the code user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building applications.)
Adopting Agency BSC BSC-
CGSFM Col5 HCD Col7 Col8 DSA Col10 OSHPD Col12 Col13 Col14 Col15 Col16 BSCC DPH AGR DWR CEC CA SL SLC Adopting Agency BSC BSC-
CGT-24 T-19* 1 2 1/AC AC SS 1 1R 2 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Adopt Entire Chapter Adopt Entire Chapter as
amended (amended sections
listed below)X Adopt only those sections that
are listed below[California Code of Regulations,
Title 19, Division 1]Chapter / Section F101.1 X - The California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 19, Division 1 provisions that are found in the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code are a reprint from the current CCR, Title 19, Division 1 text for the code user’s convenience only. The scope, applicability and appeals procedures of CCR, Title 19, Division I remain the same. The state agency does not adopt sections identified by the following symbol: The Office of the State Fire Marshal’s adoption of this chapter or individual sections is applicable to structures regulated by other state agencies pursuant to Section 1.11.
The California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 14, Division 1.5 provisions that are found in the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code are not listed in the Matrix Adoption Tables as they are not within the State Fire Marshal’s authority to adopt. These provisions are a reprint from the current CCR, Title 14, Division 1.5 text for the code user’s convenience only and are identified in the body of the code by square brackets containing references to applicable Title 14 sections.
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F CHARACTERISTICS OF FIRE-SMART VEGETATION
This appendix is for informational purposes and is not intended for adoption.
User notes:
Frequently asked questions
Can I rely on the CWUIC copy of a Title 19 section when preparing my appeal?
Yes — you can use the CWUIC reprint for convenience (it reproduces Title 19 text), but the controlling procedural rules and timelines remain those in CCR, Title 19 as stated in § 1.11.2.1.1 and § 1.11.2.1.2.
Are CWUIC appendices (like Board of Appeals) mandatory?
No — many appendices, including Appendix I (Board of Appeals), are optional guidance and are only mandatory if the adopting jurisdiction or ordinance adopts them.
Where do I find which specific Title 19 sections the CWUIC reprinted?
Check the CWUIC Matrix Adoption Tables in Chapter 1 — they list the Title 19 sections and the CWUIC locations where they are reprinted.
If Title 19 changes later, does the CWUIC automatically update?
No — the CWUIC reproduces the current Title 19 text “for the code user’s convenience” but you should consult CCR, Title 19 directly for the current authoritative language and any later amendments. § 1.11.2.1.1.
If the local jurisdiction adopts the CWUIC, can it change Title 19 appeals rules locally?
A local jurisdiction may adopt local ordinance language (or adopt optional appendices) but cannot change the statewide administrative framework in Title 19; appeals procedure authority resides with the state rules in Title 19 unless Title 19 itself is amended. § 1.11.2.1.2.
More in California Wildland-Urban Interface Code
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- Board of Appeals, Administration & Enforcement (permits, code official duties, appeals process)
- Wildland‑Urban Interface Area Designation & Mapping
- Fire Service Access & Water Supply (fire apparatus roads, driveways, hydrants, draft sites, standby power)
- Wildland‑Urban Interface Area Requirements (access, water, premises identification, key boxes)
- Referenced Standards & Test Methods
- Special Building Construction Regulations (ignition‑resistant construction, roof/vent/assembly requirements)
- Appendices and Model Ordinances (vegetation plans, severity‑zone adoption, home‑hardening guidance)
- Fire Protection Requirements (fire protection plans, systems, safety element provisions)
- Referenced California Documents & Matrix (CCR/Title 14 & 19 cross‑references, statutory references)
- Vegetation Management & Defensible Space (vegetation plans, maintenance, fire‑smart characteristics)
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