Water suppliers in high fire zones must add wildfire plans to disaster preparedness plans
Urban retail water suppliers serving 3,300 or more people in a high or very high fire hazard zone must add wildfire response procedures and mitigation steps to their disaster plans. Failing to follow them, or losing water pressure in a wildfire, can't be called a substantial cause of fire damage.
Who it affects
Urban water suppliers in high fire hazard zones
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027; the changes described here start on January 1, 2028.
- : Signed into law
- : Law takes effect
- : The changes described here start to apply
Official text
California SB 1153: Disaster preparedness: urban retail water suppliers and public water systems: wildfire.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.