Fire Permits

• About Fire Permits
• Alternate Materials and Methods Application
• Apply for Overtime Inspection
• Apply for Overtime Plan Review
• Chemical Identification
• Fire Department Construction Application Checklist
• Fire Department Construction Application Guidelines
• Fire Department Permit Application Form
• Fire Department Permit Application Instructions
• Fireworks Public Display and Special Effects Permit
• Over-the-Counter Plan Review Services
• Plan Submittal Modification

Fire Permit Guidelines

We are currently updating our Fire Permit Guidelines. If you do not see what you are looking for, please check back.

• Commendations, Inquiries, or Complaints
• Commercial Cooking Standard
• Cooking Oil Tank Installation
• Dedicated Function Fire Alarm - Wood-Frame Construction
• Elevator Landing Two Way Communication
• Emergency Elevator Communication Systems
• Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings
• Energy Storage Systems (ESS)
• Exhibits, Tradeshows and Special Events
• Fire Department Apparatus Access and Water Supply
• Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition
• Fire Watch Standard
• High-Piled Storage Guideline
• Non-High Rise Elevator Lobby Access Control
• Phased Permitting-Occupancy Guidelines
• Premise Identification Guidelines
• Underground Fire Service Guidelines

For questions about Fire Permits and Guidelines please contact the Community Risk Reduction Division:

1675 Lincoln Street
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Phone: 408-615-4970
Fax: 408-241-3006
Email: crrd@santaclaraca.gov
Hours, effective July 24, 2024:

• Monday - Friday:
  8 a.m. to 5 p.m.