Section 51178 Of Chapter 6.8. Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones From California Government Code >> Division 1. >> Title 5. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 6.8.

. The director shall identify areas in the state as very high fire hazard severity zones based on consistent statewide criteria and based on the severity of fire hazard that is expected to prevail in those areas. Very high fire hazard severity zones shall be based on fuel loading, slope, fire weather, and other relevant factors including areas where Santa Ana, Mono, and Diablo winds have been identified by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection as a major cause of wildfire spread.