CA SB911

Sellers of properties in high or very high fire hazard severity zones must notify the local fire department (or CAL FIRE for state responsibility areas) of buyer agreements to obtain fire safety compliance documentation before escrow closes

If buyers fail to obtain compliance documentation within one year of closing escrow, the local fire department or CAL FIRE must conduct a compliance inspection at the property

Local fire departments may prioritize compliance inspections based on wildfire risk and repetitive noncompliance, and may delegate inspections to qualified third-party nonprofit entities

Compliance inspections can be conducted in-person, remotely via photographic evidence from property owners, or through documentation of completed work

Local fire departments may recover costs for compliance inspections and reinspections; the bill applies to all cities including charter cities as a matter of statewide concern