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Moraga council ratifies updated state fire and WUI codes; MOFD says Zone 0 guidance still pending
Summary
The Moraga Town Council unanimously ratified two ordinances adopting the state fire code and the California Wildland‑Urban Interface (WUI) code. MOFD officials told council that the Board of Forestry is still finalizing Zone 0 guidance; local WUI defensible‑space rules will be handled separately if needed.
Moraga Town Council on Tuesday ratified two ordinances that update the town’s adoption of the state fire code and the California Wildland‑Urban Interface (WUI) code, approving the measure after a presentation and brief Q&A with Moraga‑Orinda Fire District staff.
Deputy Fire Chief Lucas Lambert told council that the Board of Forestry’s rule‑making process is still under review and that officials are awaiting guidance on the so‑called "Zone 0" provisions. "The board of forestry is where it's held up currently," Lambert said, describing…
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