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.
Fresno County, CA
Unincorporated Fresno County limits construction noise to 7 AM-7 PM weekdays and 8 AM-5 PM Saturdays per Title 11. No Sunday/holiday construction without per...
Fresno County, CA
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Fresno County, CA
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Fresno County, CA
Fresno Irrigation District and local water purveyors set watering schedules. Statewide non-functional turf irrigation with potable water is banned for commer...
Fresno County, CA
Setbacks by zone per Fresno County Title 18: R-1 (20 ft front, 5 ft side, 10 ft rear); AE (50 ft front, 30 ft side/rear); RR/RE (35 ft front, 15 ft side, 25 ...
Fresno County, CA
Tree removal permits required in Fresno County only for protected native oaks, riparian trees, or trees associated with development. Non-protected landscape ...
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