Fire Hazard Severity Zones

On March 24, 2025, The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) issued the 2025 Recommended Local Responsibility Area (LRA) Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps for the City of Santee. 

LRA 2025 FHSZ Map Changes

Under State Law, Government Code Section 51179 (b)(3), a local agency (our Santee Fire Department) SHALL NOT decrease the level of the LRA FHSZ recommended by the OSFM.

A local agency can make additions to or increase the level of the LRA FHSZ recommended by the OSFM. The Santee Fire Department is not proposing any additions or increases in the LRA FHSZ during this adoption process.

2025 LRA FHSZ Maps Adoption Hearing

The Santee Fire Department is required by state law to adopt by ordinance, the OSFM recommended LRA FHSZ maps within 120 days of release by the OSFM.

2025 LRA FHSZ Maps Viewing

The OSFM 2025 Recommended LRA FHSZ Maps can be viewed by clicking on the hyperlink below. On this map, you can enter an address to see what zone it is in. Scroll about halfway down the page to see the new map. 

Statewide OSFM 2025 LRA FHSZ Map Viewer 

Alternatively, the areas that are just within the boundaries of the City of Santee can be viewed on the Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone Santee - Map. 

Comment Period:

There is no formal comment period required by State Law. Comments and questions can be submitted via our form.

Public Comment Form

Additional resources regarding FHSZ:

CAL FIRE provided a fact sheet and answers to frequently asked questions, which you can see at
LRA Legislation Factsheet - English
Preguntas Frecuentes Sobre LRA Legislación – Spanish

Additionally, State Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara provided a set of questions and answers about how this update will affect insurance availability and costs. You can see it at CDI - FHSZ.

Additional information regarding the FHSZ maps and the process of development can be found at: CAL FIRE FHSZ Maps.