The Bureau of Fire Prevention works to help create a fire-safe community by reducing the probability of loss of life, personal injury, and damage to property caused by fire, natural disaster, or hazardous materials release at occupancies and special events. Our team is also responsible for enforcing the California Fire Code, local amendments, adopted standards, and policies. We achieve this through:

• Education and awareness
• Comprehensive construction plan reviews
• Construction inspections
• Fire safety and hazardous material inspections
• Hazardous materials regulation

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

• The 2024-2025 Fees and Charges Notification (Non-Development) is now available. 
• The 2024-2025 Fees and Charges Notification (Development Services) is now available. 
• Fire inspectors will no longer accept in-field As-Builts, revised plans, or revised documents. Contractors must email SJFDpermitspecialist@sanjoseca.gov prior to scheduling their final inspection to request a revision process to be opened. The contractor will be notified once the revised plans are approved to schedule a final inspection.
• To increase the transparency of our inspection process and excellent customer service, SJFD presents the new Bureau of Fire Prevention Dashboards.

The San José Fire Department Bureau of Fire Prevention oversees the regulatory component of fire and hazardous materials codes, investigates fire cause, and educates the community to reduce injuries, loss of life, and property damage from fires and other accidents.