Hayward's eastern foothills are mapped as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone by CAL FIRE, triggering defensible space and building code requirements.
CAL FIRE has designated the eastern Hayward hills, including neighborhoods along Five Canyons, Fairview, Stonebrae, and Garin Regional Park edges, as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) within a Local Responsibility Area. Properties in this zone are subject to California Public Resources Code 4291 defensible space, California Building Code Chapter 7A ignition-resistant construction standards for new builds and substantial remodels, AB 38 disclosure requirements at point of sale, and Class A roofing requirements. Vent screening to 1/8 inch mesh, enclosed eaves, and tempered dual-pane windows are required for new construction. Hayward Fire coordinates with East Bay Regional Park District and CAL FIRE on fuel breaks along the ridgeline. Flatland Hayward is mapped as a non-VHFHSZ but remains subject to standard fire code.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
Hayward, CA
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