Commercial buildings face requirements from SJFD, Cal/OSHA, BAAQMD, and City of San Jose.
Example: An 18-story, 220,000 sq ft downtown office has 14 requirements. Previewing 6.
Commercial Office
000 California Street, San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
Required Filings
Fire & Life Safety
San Jose High-Rise Fire Safety Inspection
San Jose Fire Department - Fire Prevention Bureau
CA H&S Code 13217 / San Jose Fire Code
Required: Annual high-rise inspection including fire command center, emergency voice/alarm, smoke control, and fire pump systems
Deadline
Annual inspection by SJFD
Penalty
Violations; fines up to $1,000/day; potential closure order
⚠ Why: Buildings 75+ feet require annual SJFD inspection per CA Health & Safety Code 13217.
Evidence Required:
SJFD inspection report
Fire pump test certificate
Smoke control test records
Emergency voice/alarm test
Fire & Life Safety
San Jose Fire Alarm System Inspection
San José Fire Department - Bureau of Fire Prevention
CFC / SJMC Ch. 17.12
Required: Annual inspection and testing of fire alarm systems by licensed contractor; submit reports to SJFD
Deadline
Annually from date of last inspection
Penalty
Violations; fines; potential system red-tag
⚠ Why: San José Fire Code requires annual inspection and testing of fire alarm systems in all commercial buildings. Bureau of Fire Prevention conducts annual inspections and reviews compliance.
