Amid worsening wildfire conditions, California's Assembly Bill 3074 mandates a defensible space of five feet around homes to mitigate fire damage. Intended to protect structures from ember attacks, this regulation remains unimplemented since its passage in 2020, with the state's Board of Forestry two years overdue in formulating the corresponding rules. The delay raises serious concerns about accountability and effectiveness in wildfire prevention efforts as fires grow more destructive. Cal Fire acknowledges the complexity of the rules due to associated financial implications for homeowners, yet emphasizes the urgent need for effective fire safety regulations.
The 2020 law mandating a defensible space of five feet around homes at risk from wildfires remains unenforced, highlighting a failure in fire prevention policies.
Despite knowing the importance of having defensible spaces, the California Board of Forestry is two years behind in finalizing the necessary regulations.
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