Wildfire Zones: Anaheim vs Santa Ana
How do wildfire zones rules compare between Anaheim, CA and Santa Ana, CA?
Santa Ana has fewer restrictions than Anaheim.
Anaheim, CA
Orange County
Anaheim designates the Anaheim Hills area as a Special Protection Area (Wildland-Urban Interface). OCFA provides fire protection in these areas. Fire-resistant construction, fuel modification plans, and defensible space are required.
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Orange County
Santa Ana is a fully urbanized city with no areas designated as Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) by CAL FIRE. The city is served by the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) and is not subject to wildland-urban interface fire regulations.
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| Fact | Anaheim | Santa Ana |
|---|---|---|
| WUI Area | Anaheim Hills | - |
| Fire Service | OCFA (portions) | Orange County Fire Authority |
| Construction | CBC Chapter 7A | - |
| Code | AMC 16.08 / CFC | - |
| VHFHSZ Areas | - | None in Santa Ana |
| Responsibility Area | - | Local (LRA) |
| WUI Requirements | - | Not applicable |
| Standard Fire Code | - | Still enforced |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Anaheim FAQ
Is my Anaheim property in a wildfire zone?
The Anaheim Hills area is designated as a Special Protection Area (WUI). Contact the Life Safety Section at Anaheim Fire & Rescue for specific property assessments.
What fire-resistant building requirements apply?
WUI construction must meet CBC Chapter 7A: Class A roof, ember-resistant vents, fire-rated walls. Fuel modification plans required for new development.
Santa Ana FAQ
Is Santa Ana in a wildfire zone?
No. Santa Ana is a fully urbanized city with no areas designated as Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones by CAL FIRE.
Do I need special fire-resistant building materials in Santa Ana?
The enhanced WUI building material requirements do not apply in Santa Ana since the city has no VHFHSZ areas. Standard California Building Code fire protection requirements still apply.
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