November 15, 2026 - The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) reports the Office of the State Fire Marshall has announced that a 60-day written comment period is underway, through January 9, on the adoption of new Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the State Responsibility Area. Additionally, the OSFM will host public hearings in every county with an SRA update.
A map of the proposed changes to Fire Hazard Severity Zones can be viewed HERE.
Comments on the proposed additions can be submitted HERE or emailed to Title19Regulations@fire.ca.gov with the subject line “Public Comment: FHSZ SRA 2026 Regulations”.
The Schedule of public hearings for the changes taking place in each county can be seen HERE. 
A screen capture of locations in Mariposa County from the Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map
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Source: RCRC
