Home Hardening and Zone 0 in Hollywood Hills
Home-hardening guidance for Hollywood Hills: separate existing law, local LAFD rules, and the proposed statewide Zone 0 framework before planning work.
Required now: Existing California defensible-space law and applicable local fire-authority rules. Confirm what applies to your parcel with LAFD.
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 OAL lists filing 2026-0828-03E as withdrawn on September 8, 2026; there is no statewide effective date.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.
Separate status from action
The statewide framework is not a current statewide mandate. Use the checklist below for practical risk reduction, then confirm any requirement or project condition with LAFD.
Recommended now
Document the first five feet, reduce combustible storage and dead material, review connections between built features and the structure, and keep a written record of questions for the local authority.
Home-hardening review questions for Hollywood Hills
What home-hardening work is useful now?
Review vents, roof and gutter debris, fence-to-structure connections, decks, and stored combustibles within the first five feet. Prioritize conditions that increase ember exposure.
Is the proposed framework a current mandate?
No. The statewide framework is Proposed — not in force. Existing law and local fire-authority requirements remain separate and must be verified.
Do I need a permit?
Permit needs depend on the work and local authority. Confirm before construction; this guide does not replace a permit or code determination.
What should I do now?
Reduce ember exposure in the first five feet, document the current condition, and separate required work from voluntary hardening before hiring anyone.
Can I request a follow-up?
Yes. Request a follow-up and the team will review the details by email.