Zone 0 Contractors, the fire prevention retrofitting experts
California Zone 0 Compliance
.png/:/rs=w:1209,h:605)
What is Zone 0?
Zone 0 is the 0–5 feet around a home outbuilding, or attached deck in certain California wildfire-risk areas. It must be kept free of any combustible materials.
LEGAL STATUS
LEGAL STATUS
LEGAL STATUS
Zone 0 was created by AB 3074 in 2020 and strengthened by later laws. The final draft was approved on August 19, 2026, by an 8–0 vote. It now goes to the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) for review.
REQUIREMENTS
LEGAL STATUS
LEGAL STATUS
Must remove combustible materials such as but not limited to; wooden structures and certain vegetation, to prevent ignition from wind-driven embers.
REGULATIONS
LEGAL STATUS
REGULATIONS
Implemented locally in high-severity fire zones with statewide final draft guidelines approved by the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection.
Does this affect me?
Zone 0 regulations affect "Occupied Structures" within all "SRA's" and within "LRAs" in a "VHFHSZ"
Occupied Structures
Occupied Structures
Occupied Structures
Any constructed building or structure that is intended or used for support, enclosure, shelter, or protection of persons, animals, or property, having a permanent roof that is supported by walls or posts that connect to or rest on the ground.
SRA & LRA
Occupied Structures
Occupied Structures
State Responsibility Areas
Local Responsibility Areas
VHFHSZ
Occupied Structures
VHFHSZ
Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones
WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP?
INSPECTION
We provide free inspections to evaluate necessary improvements to bring your property up to county and municipal Zone 0 regulations
REGULATION REQUIREMENTS
We will coordinate with our fire experts and your local fire department on a thorough proposal establishing necessary and recommended changes to the property within county and municipal Zone 0 regulations
ESTIMATION
Will will provide you with a free estimation for the cost to bring your property up to Zone 0 regulations
PERFORM WORK
Using the full resources of our established general contracting parent company we will perform every aspect of work required within county and municipal Zone 0 regulations
Request a quote
This website uses cookies.
We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.