Showing ordinances that apply to Big Creek, CA
Big Creek is an unincorporated community (population 151) in Fresno County, California. Because Big Creek is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Fresno County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The wildfire zones rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Eastern Fresno County foothills are designated Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) by CAL FIRE. New construction in SRA/VHFHSZ must comply with CA Building Code Chapter 7A (WUI) ignition-resistant materials.
CAL FIRE's Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps classify much of eastern Fresno County as Moderate, High, or Very High. VHFHSZ triggers Chapter 7A requirements: Class A roof, ember-resistant vents, tempered dual-pane windows, ignition-resistant siding, enclosed eaves, and 6-inch non-combustible vertical separation at ground level. AB 38 requires seller disclosure of hazard zone and defensible-space compliance. Home Hardening inspections are required at time of sale in many cases. Insurance availability is increasingly restricted; FAIR Plan is the last-resort insurer.
Building without WUI-compliant materials: stop-work order, permit revocation, replacement at owner cost. AB 38 non-disclosure: civil liability to buyer.
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