San Diego County has significant VHFHSZ coverage in the eastern communities — El Cajon, Santee, Lakeside, Ramona, Poway, and the backcountry. The 2003 Cedar Fire (270,000 acres) and 2007 Witch Creek Fire remain the standard for CA wildfire destruction. Class A fire-rated roofing is required in all VHFHSZ areas. Coastal San Diego uses standard composition and tile. SDG&E coordinates interconnection for solar-ready roofing. Title 24 cool roof required.
San Diego County has significant VHFHSZ coverage in the eastern communities — El Cajon, Santee, Lakeside, Ramona, Poway, and the backcountry. The 2003 Cedar Fire (270,000 acres) and 2007 Witch Creek Fire remain the standard for CA wildfire destruction. Class A fire-rated roofing is required in all VHFHSZ areas. Coastal San Diego uses standard composition and tile. SDG&E coordinates interconnection for solar-ready roofing. Title 24 cool roof 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.