Zone 0 Status and Proposed Rules in Burbank
The statewide framework is Proposed — not in force. Existing law and local Burbank Fire Department requirements must be verified separately.
Required now: Existing California defensible-space law and applicable local fire-authority rules. Confirm what applies to your parcel with Burbank Fire Department.
Proposed — not in force: The statewide Zone 0 rule package. OAL lists filing 2026-0828-03E as withdrawn on September 8, 2026; there is no statewide effective date.
Recommended now: Reduce ember exposure in the first five feet and ask for a follow-up on the work that fits your property.
Required now
California defensible-space law and applicable local fire-authority rules remain the current baseline. Confirm parcel-specific requirements with Burbank Fire Department.
Proposed — not in force
OAL lists filing 2026-0828-03E as withdrawn on September 8, 2026. That record does not establish a statewide effective date or a statewide compliance clock.
Recommended now
Reduce ember exposure in the first five feet, review fence and gate connections, and document questions for a local professional.
Regulation questions for Burbank
Is the statewide Zone 0 rule in force?
No. The statewide package is Proposed — not in force. OAL lists filing 2026-0828-03E as withdrawn on September 8, 2026; there is no statewide effective date.
What is required now?
Existing defensible-space law and applicable local fire-authority rules. Burbank Fire Department is the local authority named on this guide; confirm current parcel-specific requirements with that authority.
What does the proposal address?
The proposed framework addresses ember exposure in the first five feet and related built features, but its statewide requirements are not currently enforceable as a statewide Zone 0 regulation.
Where can I verify local requirements?
Check the published guidance from Burbank Fire Department and confirm the parcel with the authority before scheduling work.