LA County roofing was dramatically reshaped by the January 2025 wildfires — Pacific Palisades and Altadena saw catastrophic losses of thousands of homes. VHFHSZ covers the Santa Monica Mountains, San Gabriel foothills, and many hillside communities. Class A fire-rated roofing is legally required in these zones. Title 24 cool roof applies county-wide. SCE or LADWP coordinates interconnection depending on location. C-39 license required.
LA County roofing was dramatically reshaped by the January 2025 wildfires — Pacific Palisades and Altadena saw catastrophic losses of thousands of homes. VHFHSZ covers the Santa Monica Mountains, San Gabriel foothills, and many hillside communities. Class A fire-rated roofing is legally required in these zones. Title 24 cool roof applies county-wide. SCE or LADWP coordinates interconnection depending on location. 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.