Codes and standards 

The San José Fire Department Bureau of Fire Prevention is responsible for the enforcement of codes, standards, and policies pertaining to Life Safety and Hazardous Materials. The following codes can be found below:  

Fees

• City of San José Fire Department Fee Schedule 
• Bureau of Fire Prevention Fee and Charges Resolution
• 2024-2025 Proposed Fees and Charges Notification (Non-Development)

Applications and forms 

• Fire Protection Systems Permit Application
• Hazardous Materials Storage Systems Permit Application 
• Building Occupancy Classification Inventory Form (BOCIF) 
• Energy Storage Systems Form (ESS)
• Variance Form: for documenting prescriptive design and variations from Code Requirements. 
• UN-33 Form
• UN-12 Form

Special Event Permits

• Fire Safety Special Events Permit Application
• State Licensing Clearance (850): 
  • Educational Facilities 
  • Residential Care Facilities 
  • Large Family Day Care Facilities
    

• Burn Permit Application 
• Refund Form