The Law of Rebuilding LA Episode 24: How California's fire maps could reshape rebuilding

In this episode of The Law of Rebuilding LA, Daily Journal Contributing Editor Howard Miller concludes his conversation with Mayer Brown's Edgar Khalatian with a discussion about how California's fire map revisions will impact rebuilding costs and timelines for Palisades and Altadena residents.

Miller and Khalatian explore:

• How the state designates "high fire severity zones" and the impact on construction requirements
• The ongoing revision of California's fire maps following the Palisades and Altadena fires
• The balance between safety concerns and increased rebuilding costs for homeowners
• Why some urban areas like Hollywood are already designated as high fire risk despite limited actual risk
• How California's 18-month building code revision cycle creates uncertainty for rebuilding efforts
• The challenges of street width requirements in areas like the Palisades that no longer meet current standards
• The potential role of public input in the fire map revision process

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