Anaheim, CA Fire Regulations: Wildfire Zones (2026)
Key Facts
- WUI Area
- Anaheim Hills
- Fire Service
- OCFA (portions)
- Construction
- CBC Chapter 7A
- Code
- AMC 16.08 / CFC
Summary
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.
The State Fire Marshal is mandated to classify lands within State Responsibility Areas into Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ). Fire Hazard Severity Zones fall into one of the following classifications: Moderate, High, Very High. The California laws that require Fire Hazard Severity Zones include California Public Resources Code 4201-4204, California Code of Regulations Title 14, Section 1280 and California Government Code 51175-89.
Full Breakdown
Anaheim's Wildland-Urban Interface area, primarily in the Anaheim Hills, is designated as a Special Protection Area. Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) provides fire protection services in portions of this area. New construction in WUI zones must comply with California Building Code Chapter 7A for fire-resistant construction including Class A roof assemblies, ember-resistant vents, and fire-rated exterior walls. Fuel modification plans are required for new development and reviewed by the Life Safety Section. The city's General Plan Safety Element identifies wildfire hazard areas. AMC Chapter 16.08 adopts the California Fire Code with local amendments addressing wildfire risk. Red Flag Warning conditions trigger enhanced fire restrictions citywide. Santa Ana wind events significantly increase wildfire risk in Anaheim Hills. The 2017 Canyon 2 Fire demonstrated the vulnerability of the Anaheim Hills area.
Violations & Fines
Non-compliant construction in WUI: building permit denial. Failure to maintain defensible space: abatement and cost recovery. Fire Code violations: correction order with deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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