Fire Hazard Severity Zones
Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps recognize areas of increased fire danger in California. View the current and proposed maps, and learn more about Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
State Responsibility Areas (SRA):
CAL FIRE’s office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has updated the SRA Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps effective April 1, 2024.
LRA 2025 FHSZ Map Changes
Under State Law, Government Code Section 51179 (b)(3), a local agency (RSFFPD) SHALL NOT decrease the level of the LRA FHSZ recommended by the OSFM.
A local agency (RSFFPD) can make additions to or increase the level of the LRA FHSZ recommended by the OSFM. RSFFPD is not proposing any additions or increases in the LRA FHSZ during this adoption process.
2025 LRA FHSZ Maps Adoption Hearing
The RSFFPD is required by state law to adopt by ordinance, the OSFM recommended LRA FHSZ maps within 120 days of release by the OSFM. The public hearings for the adoption ordinance have been scheduled at the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District Board Room, 18027 Calle Ambiente, Ste. 101, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
May 21, 2025, 1:00 pm – The first of two public hearings before the Board of Directors, read in title only. The public can make comments during the hearing.
June 18, 2025, 1:00 pm – Second and final public hearing for adoption of the proposed LRA Maps. The maps will be effective 30 days after adoption by the Board of Directors. The public can make comments during the hearing.
Comment Period: There is no formal comment period required by State Law. Comments and questions can be submitted via email to Montagne@RSF-Fire.org.
2025 LRA FHSZ Maps Viewing
The OSFM 2025 Recommended LRA FHSZ Maps be viewed in person or by clicking on the hyperlink for the areas listed below.
Statewide OSFM 2025 Recommended LRA FHSZ Map Viewer
Comparison Map for the Current LRA Maps and the recommended LRA Map.
The table below shows the WUI Fire Protection Regulations as they apply to the Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
Table 1 – WUI Fire Protection Regulations by FHSZ
Additional resources regarding FHSZ:
CAL FIRE provided a fact sheet and answers to frequently asked questions, which you can see at
LRA Legislation Factsheet.
FHSZ FAQs – Spanish
Additionally, State Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has provided a set of questions and answers about how this update will affect insurance availability and costs. You can see it at CDI- FHSZ.
Additional information regarding the FHSZ maps and the process of development can be found at: CAL FIRE FHSZ Maps.