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California rule status, Nov 10, 2026: adopted, not in forceRule status, Nov 10, 2026: not in force
The first five feet.
California's Zone 0 rule is about the strip right next to your house, and the fence and gate that cross it. Here is what it says, and what it would ask of yours.
- 5 ftof noncombustible fence at the house, under the adopted ruleof metal fence at the house, under the adopted rule
- 3 to 5 yrsfor existing homes, once the rule takes effectfor existing homes, once in effect
- 0deadlines running today. The clock hasn't started.deadlines running today
What changes
Same fence. Different last five feet.
TodayWood fence and gate fixed to the wallAllowed now. Repairs with wood stay allowed under the adopted rule. 
Under the adopted ruleMetal for the first 5 feet from the wall14 CCR 1298.04(b)(9)(A), adopted Aug 19, 2026. Not in force.
Illustrative images, not real installations.
Where it stands
Adopted. Withdrawn. Waiting.
- Board of Forestry adopts the rule
- Filed with state review, OAL file 2026-0828-03E
- Withdrawn before a decision
- NextRefiling expected. We update the day it moves.
