Budget Act of 2024.
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- Introduced
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Overview
This bill requires the California Department of Insurance to periodically review and update its regulations regarding wildfire risk in residential property insurance. Specifically, it mandates the department to consider adding additional building hardening measures and community-wide mitigation programs to the ‘Safer from Wildfires’ regulations, potentially including the use of noncombustible construction materials. The department must consult with various agencies and engage in a public participation process to ensure these updates reflect the latest best practices and address the growing challenges of wildfire risk in California.
Key provisions
- The Department of Insurance must review and update ‘Safer from Wildfires’ regulations every five years.
- The review must consider additional building hardening measures and community-wide mitigation programs.
- The department must consult with agencies like the Office of Emergency Services and the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
- A public participation process, including public meetings and comment periods, is required.
- The regulations may include the use of noncombustible construction materials listed by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
- The department must initiate rulemaking within 30 days of publishing a final list of proposed changes.
- The review is intended to address the increasing difficulty and cost of homeowners insurance in high-risk fire areas.
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