Secure a CAL FIRE burn permit for hazard-reduction burning and prepare a property for its PRC 4291 defensible-space inspection
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Steps
Apply online for a CAL FIRE burn permit at burnpermit.fire.ca.gov, confirming the parcel is in a CAL FIRE (SRA) jurisdiction rather than a local fire department's burn-permit area
Clear a 30-foot ember-resistant/lean-clean-green zone immediately around structures and extend fuel reduction out to 100 feet (or property line) per PRC 4291
Submit a defensible-space inspection request (many jurisdictions use an online form/ArcGIS survey) if a formal compliance inspection is required, e.g. for real-estate transactions or local ordinance compliance
Address any deficiencies noted on the inspector's report before the compliance deadline
Track AB 3074 ember-resistant zone rulemaking status, since final requirements for the 0-5 foot zone were still being finalized in 2026 and may affect clearing scope near structures
Known gotchas
A CAL FIRE burn permit is separate from, and does not substitute for, local air district burn-day restrictions
PRC 4291 defensible-space requirements can be superseded or supplemented by stricter local ordinances - always check the county/city rule alongside the state code
AB 3074's ember-resistant zone standards were not finalized as of mid-2026; confirm current status before promising code compliance
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