In accordance with Health and Safety Code § 13108.5, California Building Code (CBC) Chapter 7A is being implemented to improve the fire resistance of homes located in areas designated as high Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZs). These requirements apply only to new construction and qualifying remodels within these zones, ensuring structures are built with ignition-resistant materials and wildfire-resilient designs. This helps protect homes, communities, and infrastructure from increasing wildfire risks.