Fire Hardening
Request a CAL FIRE Real Estate Defensible Space Inspection
Use the Fire Hazard Severity Zone Viewer to find out if your property requires an inspection. Click the search icon located in top left of the viewer to enter your address. If your property is in the orange, pink or red zones, an inspection will be required when selling your property.

Fire Hardening Resources

Fire Hazard Severity Zones
This map displays adopted Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) in the State Responsibility Area (SRA)

Cal Fire Defensible Space
Practical ways to protect your home from wildfire.

Fire Hardening Presentation Slides
Ventura County Fire Department

Fire Hazard Reduction Program
Ventura County Fire Department

2023 Fire Hazard Severity Zones
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

REAL ESTATE INSPECTION (AB-38)
Real Estate Inspection (AB-38) and Compliance Reports for Real Estate Transactions in High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ)

Defensible Space FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How defensible space is affecting real estate…
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