CHAPTER 2. Hazardous Fire Areas [4251. - 4290.5.]
Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1144.
§§ 4251–4290.5 · 13 sections
- § 4251 As used in this chapter: “Hazardous fire area” means any area which is designated as a hazardous fire area by the board or the director pursuant to Section…
- § 4252 Upon the written petition of the owners or authorized agents of more than 50 percent of the land, including public land, within the exterior boundaries of any…
- § 4253 When the director determines that a fire hazard exists in any other area due to the presence of flammable material or cover, the director may by regulation…
- § 4254 Notice of the designation of each hazardous fire area designated pursuant to Section 4252 shall be given by the posting of notices at intervals of not greater…
- § 4255 (a) Except as provided in this section, a person shall not smoke or build a campfire or other open fire within a hazardous fire area. (b) The board may…
- § 4256 When it is necessary in the interest of public peace or safety, the director, with the consent of the owner of any lands designated as a hazardous fire area,…
- § 4257 Any order which is issued pursuant to Section 4256 shall be published twice in at least one newspaper of general circulation in any county that is affected by…
- § 4258 Whenever the director determines that a fire hazard exists in any area within a state responsibility area due to the presence of flammable material or cover,…
- § 4259 (a) The use or possession of fireworks is prohibited within any hazardous fire area designated pursuant to Section 4252 or 4258. However, the use of fireworks…
- § 4260 No regulation adopted pursuant to this article shall prohibit or curtail the complete possession and use of any area by the owner of the area or the owner’s…
- § 4290 (a) The board shall adopt regulations implementing minimum fire safety standards related to defensible space that are applicable to state responsibility area…
- § 4290.1 (a) On or before July 1, 2022, the board shall develop criteria for and maintain a “Fire Risk Reduction Community” list of local agencies located in a state…
- § 4290.5 (a) On or before July 1, 2021, and every five years thereafter, the board, in consultation with the State Fire Marshal, shall survey local governments,…