Statewide rule status, Nov 10, 2026: adopted, not in forceState rule, Nov 10, 2026: not in force
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Noncombustible helps. Check San Diego’s dates too
Based on your answers: the City of San Diego has its own Zone 0 guidelines (revised Apr 22, 2026) for homes in its Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. They have applied to new structures since Feb 28, 2026; existing homes come under them from Feb 28, 2027, with fence and gate work targeted by Feb 28, 2029.
A noncombustible section at the house, such as metal or masonry, is what both the city guidelines and the adopted state rule point to. Check posts, gate frames and anything else within 5 feet. The state rule is not in force yet: the Board of Forestry adopted it on Aug 19, 2026, and it was not in effect when we last checked on Nov 10, 2026.
The state rule covers only the State Responsibility Area and local Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, so your zone decides whether any of this applies. Look up your address on the CAL FIRE fire hazard severity zone map (on CAL FIRE's website).