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…

      CalFire