Plain English Breakdown
The effective date is not listed in the metadata; implementation dates are set for future years (2028 and 2029).
Plan for a Home Hardening Certification Program
This law requires state officials to create an implementation plan and later launch a program that helps homeowners make their houses safer from wildfires.
What This Bill Does
- Requires the State Fire Marshal's Wildfire Mitigation Advisory Committee to develop an implementation plan by January 1, 2028.
- The plan must identify home hardening measures, including defensible space, that can be voluntarily used during renovations or property improvements.
- Allows spending money from a special fund if the Legislature approves it to create this plan.
- Requires the committee to send a report with findings and recommendations to legislative committees by January 1, 2028.
- Requires the State Fire Marshal to establish the certification program by January 1, 2029.
Who It Names or Affects
- The Office of the State Fire Marshal
- The Wildfire Mitigation Advisory Committee
- Homeowners who choose to renovate or improve their properties
Terms To Know
- Home hardening
- Changes made to a house, such as using fire-resistant materials, to lower the risk of damage from wildfires.
- Defensible space
- An area around a home where vegetation is cleared or managed to slow down approaching fires.
Limits and Unknowns
- The program measures are voluntary for homeowners during renovation projects.
- Funding depends on the Legislature approving money from a special fund.
- The specific details of the certification process will be decided in future reports and plans.