Contra Costa County has significant VHFHSZ coverage in the hills above Walnut Creek, Orinda, Moraga, and Lafayette — Class A fire-rated roofing required in these zones. The 2020 LNU Lightning Complex fire affected the northern county. Valley floor communities (Concord, Martinez, Pittsburg) use standard composition shingle and tile. Title 24 cool roof required. C-39 license required.
Contra Costa County has significant VHFHSZ coverage in the hills above Walnut Creek, Orinda, Moraga, and Lafayette — Class A fire-rated roofing required in these zones. The 2020 LNU Lightning Complex fire affected the northern county. Valley floor communities (Concord, Martinez, Pittsburg) use standard composition shingle and tile. Title 24 cool roof required. C-39 license required.
Check the CA Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license lookup online for the C-39 Roofing Contractor license. Never hire an unlicensed contractor in California.
Check the CA Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) FHSZ viewer online using your address. If you are in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, Class A fire-rated roofing is legally required under CA Building Code.
Title 24 requires roofing materials with minimum solar reflectance values on most CA re-roofing projects. Your licensed contractor will specify Title 24-compliant products and document compliance on the permit application.