New construction · San Diego
How does the wildfire (WUI) zone affect new construction in San Diego?
San Diego parcels in a Fire Hazard Severity Zone must meet California Building Code Chapter 7A — ignition-resistant exteriors, ember-resistant vents, Class A roofing, and defensible space. Eastern and back-country portions of the city in VHFHSZ; Chapter 7A applies. WUI fuel-mod requirements coordinated with SDFD.
What changes the answer in San Diego.
Eastern and back-country portions of the city in VHFHSZ; Chapter 7A applies. WUI fuel-mod requirements coordinated with SDFD. Canyon and coastal-bluff access often narrow; staging plans common.
- Eastern and back-country portions of the city in VHFHSZ; Chapter 7A applies. WUI fuel-mod requirements coordinated with SDFD.
- Chapter 7A material requirements
- Defensible-space inspection prior to final
- Canyon and coastal-bluff access often narrow; staging plans common.
Source-backed note
Cal Fire and City of San Diego Development Services Department (DSD) jointly verify Chapter 7A compliance; the parcel's official FHSZ designation is the controlling input.
Reference: Cal Fire — Fire Hazard Severity Zones — Cal Fire / OSFM
Local authority: City of San Diego Development Services Department (DSD)
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