SB 911: Transfer of real property: fire hazard severity zones: compliance documentation.

this bill aims to improve fire safety in california by requiring sellers of properties in high or very high fire hazard severity zones to provide compliance documentation to buyers. if the seller does not have the documentation, the buyer and seller must enter into a written agreement for the buyer to obtain the documentation within one year of the close of escrow. the seller must notify the local fire department of the written agreement and the buyer's obligation. the local fire department or department of forestry and fire protection must conduct a compliance inspection at the property if documentation is not received. the department can prioritize compliance inspections based on certain factors. local fire departments are authorized to recover the costs of compliance inspections and reinspections. the bill does not modify the immunities granted to local fire departments under the law…