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Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) classes implemented on April 1, 2024, updated to extend to 50 mile boundary past Solano County on 02/25/25 |
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Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) classes implemented on April 1, 2024, updated to extend to 50 mile boundary past Solano County on 02/25/25 |
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<DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) classifications and map, as mandated by California law and implemented by the State Fire Marshal. The latest FHSZ map, issued on September 29, 2023, was formally adopted on January 31, 2024, and became effective on April 1, 2024. It delineates lands within state responsibility areas into three fire hazard levels: moderate, high, and very high. These designations are determined based on an array of factors such as fuel loading, slope, fire weather, and wind patterns that contribute to wildfire spread.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>Developed through a science-based model, the FHSZ assessments consider fire history, potential fuel sources, predicted fire behavior, terrain, and typical fire weather conditions, aiming for a predictive outlook over 30 to 50 years. Unlike risk evaluations, these hazard classifications do not account for mitigative actions like home hardening, wildfire history, or fuel reduction efforts but focus on inherent physical conditions that influence fire likelihood and potential intensity.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>The FHSZs serve several purposes: they are used to designate areas where California’s wildland urban interface building codes apply to new buildings; they can be a factor in real estate disclosure; and local governments consider fire hazard severity in the safety elements of their general plans. Moderate, high, and very high FHSZs are found in areas where the State has financial responsibility for fire protection and prevention (SRA). Only very high FHSZs are found in Local Responsibility Areas (LRAs).</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>Regulatory adherence mandates that this classification system and its accompanying maps follow the procedures set by the Administrative Procedures Act, transitioning from Title 14, Section 1280.01 to Title 19, Section 2201 of the California Code of Regulations. This shift signifies an administrative update without altering the geographic portrayal of FHSZs. The updated regulations are integral to enhancing wildfire preparedness and mitigation strategies across California, rooted in rigorous evaluation and a comprehensive understanding of fire behavior and hazards.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>Fields:</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>sra - SRA: Classifications for State Responsibility Area (SRA)</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>fhsz - FHSZ: Classifications from Moderate, High, Very High </SPAN></P><P><SPAN>fhsz_description - FHSZ_Description matching classification as 1, 2, 3</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>Data Uploaded 4/15/2024, DMachado, Solano County Department of Information Technology</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>Last updated 2/25/25, Solano DoIT GIS Team, to extend data out to 50 mile boundary past Solano County boundary. </SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV> |
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<DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>The State of California and the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy of data or maps. Neither the State nor the Department shall be liable under any circumstances for any direct, special, incidental, or consequential damages with respect to any claim by any user or third party on account of, or arising from, the use of data or maps.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>Disclaimer: By using this data, the user acknowledges that it is possible that errors and omissions will occur in data input or programming done by the County or for the County to provide the GIS layers and/or other data in the form desired. The user further understands and agrees that it is possible that errors and omissions will occur in record keeping processes, especially when large numbers of records are developed and maintained, and that data may not meet the user's standards as to accuracy or completeness. Notwithstanding, the user agrees to take the data “as is”, fully expecting that there may be errors and omissions associated with the data. The user further understands and agrees that the County makes absolutely no warranty whatsoever, whether expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, thoroughness, value, quality, validity, merchantability, suitability, condition or fitness for a particular purpose of the data or any programming used to obtain the data, nor as to whether the data is error-free, up-to-date, complete or based upon accurate or meaningful facts. This data layer was made using Solano County GIS files with varying degrees of scale, accuracy, precision, correctness, and alignment and therefore cannot be used for situations requiring survey grade measurement. Solano County disclaims liability for any loss that may result from the use of its data and user accepts any and all risks associated with using this data. User acknowledges data limitations and accepts responsibility for data-based judgments. </SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV> |
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