Wildfire Zones: Jurupa Valley vs Menifee

How do I find out if my Jurupa Valley property is in a Fire Hazard Severity Zone?

Use the CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal's online FHSZ map viewer at osfm.fire.ca.gov, or ask Riverside County Fire's Hazard Reduction Unit to confirm. The city's planning department can also confirm during a permit pre-application meeting.

If I'm selling a Pedley Hills home, what disclosures do I owe?

If the property is mapped in a High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, AB 38 (Civ. Code §1102.6f) requires you to disclose the FHSZ designation on the Natural Hazard Disclosure Statement and to provide the buyer with documentation of a compliant defensible-space inspection conducted in the past six months.

Do I need to retrofit my older home in a VHFHSZ?

Retrofit is generally not required for existing homes — CBC Ch. 7A applies prospectively to new construction and substantial remodels. However, PRC §4291 defensible-space maintenance and CAL FIRE Zone 0 ember-resistant standards apply to all existing homes in the FHSZ.

How do I find out what zone my Menifee property is in?

Use the City's 2025 Menifee-Specific Fire Map at cityofmenifee.us/1088/Fire-Maps or the statewide OSFM FHSZ Viewer at osfm.fire.ca.gov. Enter your address; the map will show Moderate, High, or Very High designation.

Does my property's zone affect what I can build?

Yes if you are in a High or Very High FHSZ. New residential construction (and substantial remodels) must meet California Building Code Chapter 7A — Class A roof, ember-resistant attic and foundation vents, fire-resistant siding and eaves, dual-pane tempered glass on exterior windows.

Do I have to disclose the FHSZ when selling my home?

Yes. California Civil Code §1103 requires sellers to complete a Natural Hazard Disclosure Statement indicating whether the property is in a State or Local Responsibility Area Very High FHSZ. Failure to disclose can create civil liability.