As of July 1, 2021, California Assembly Bill 38 (AB 38) states that the seller of a residential property located in specified zones must submit documentation of compliance with locally adopted defensible space requirements prior to the close of escrow. The new home hardening and defensible space disclosure requirement in California, related to Assembly Bill 38, […]
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The Firewise Home Assessment Program is provided free of charge to Hidden Hills residents. Experiments, models, and post-fire studies have shown that homes often ignite due to conditions on the structure itself, such as flammable roofing, vents, or decks, and within 100 feet of it, where dry vegetation, combustible landscaping, and other fuels can accumulate. This critical
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Think the 5-foot “Zone 0” Means No Yard? Think Again. According to State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant, “Zone 0 isn’t about going bare. It’s about fire-resistant choices that give your home a fighting chance.” Homes with a Zone 0 are nearly twice as likely to survive a wildfire, according to recent scientific studies. Here are
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