What Your Fire Zone Means for Fencing
Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- Highest wildfire risk
- Noncombustible materials strongly recommended near structures
- Avoid wood fences directly attached to the home
- Zone 0 (0-5 feet) is critical for fire prevention
High Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- Elevated wildfire exposure
- Reduce combustible materials near buildings
- Transition to noncombustible fencing near structures
Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- Lower risk, but still subject to defensible space guidelines
- Wood fencing allowed, but may still pose a fire pathway risk
- Smart builds prioritize ignition-resistant materials
⚠️ Key Insight
Fences can act as a fire pathway – especially when made from combustible materials and connected directly to a structure.
Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) Map for California & Fire-Resistant Fencing Requirements
Build Smarter in Wildfire Zones
Check your fire zone and choose a fence that meets modern wildfire safety expectations.
DuraBond is the authorized U.S. distributor of COLORBOND® steel fencing systems-trusted for durability, design, and fire-conscious construction.
- Enter your address or location in the map search bar below
- Zoom into your property
- Identify whether you are in Moderate, High, or Very High FHSZ
This classification is used by California agencies to determine wildfire building requirements, defensible space standards, and fire-resistant material recommendations.
Why Zone 0 (0–5 Feet) Changes Everything
California is moving toward stricter enforcement of Zone 0, the area immediately surrounding your home.
This is where wildfire protection matters most.
- Embers can ignite materials without direct flame contact
- Wood fencing can carry fire straight to your structure
- Insurance providers are increasingly focused on this zone
👉 If your fence can burn and it touches your home, it can spread fire to it.
A Smarter Choice: COLORBOND® Steel Fencing
COLORBOND® steel fencing is designed for performance in demanding environments—including wildfire-prone areas.
Why it stands out:
- Noncombustible steel construction
- Does not fuel flame spread like wood fencing
- Ideal for Zone 0 and areas near structures
- Durable, low maintenance, and long-lasting
- Clean, modern design suitable for residential and architectural projects
Supplied in the U.S. by DuraBond-your authorized COLORBOND® fencing distributor.
Built for Contractors, Builders & Architects
We work directly with professionals building in wildfire-prone regions.
- Nationwide supply
- Contractor pricing available
- Support for specifications and submittals
- Ideal for WUI (Wildland-Urban Interface) compliant builds
👉 Whether you’re bidding a project or sourcing materials, we make it easy to build with confidence.
Build for Fire Zones - Without Guesswork
Noncombustible fencing designed for modern wildfire standards, supplied nationwide by DuraBond.
✔ Built for contractors, builders & architects • ✔ Nationwide supply
Corporate Partnerships
We’re proud to be a Corporate Partner of the California Fire Safe Council
Durabond is a reviewed participant of the Fire Safe Business Directory, a program of the California Fire Safe Council. This recognition highlights our commitment to fire-safe, high-performance fencing solutions, especially in wildfire-prone areas.
Learn more about our partnership here: California Fire Safe Council Corporate Partner Program.