Fire Department

Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones

State Government Code Section 51175 requires local agencies to post a notice of very high fire hazard severity zones (VHFHSZ) within our jurisdiction. The VHFHSZ’s have been designated by the State. The identification of these areas allow public officials to identify measures such as building code requirements and vegetation management practices in order to minimize loss of life and property from fire.

• Riverside City Map of VHFHSZ (11MB)
• Fire Code Requirements for Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Areas
• Building Code Requirements for Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Areas
• Frequently Asked Questions – California State Fire Marshal
• Wild Fire Action Plan
• Enforcement of Wildland-Urban Interface Building Standards