Conventional Framing Provisions-2001 CBC
Conventional Framing Provisions-2007 CBC
Asbestos Information
Reroofing - Permits and Fees .........CDDD Refund- Debris Recycling
Fire Retardant Reroof Code Change
Skylights
Window Replacements
Security Bars
Smoke Detectors
Swimming Pool and Spa Enclosures
Pool and Septic Tank Removal
Fences >6' & Retaining Walls - Permit requirements. Fence Height Diagram
Deck and Patio Covers
Detached Residential Garages, Sheds, Gazebos and Other Accessory Structures
Wood Burning Appliance Policy
Wood Burning Appliance Ordinance
Basement Policy (San Jose Residential Basement Policy)
ICC Bay Area Tri-Chapter of Northern California - Basement Guidelines
Mobile Homes & Modular Offices - see State Housing HCD Dept, Sacramento
For further Building Code related questions, please contact a
Building Inspector at (408) 535-3555 or by e-mail to
Inspector.Building@sanjoseca.gov
For Setbacks, home:lot size ratio, residential fence heights & locations, Design Guidelines, Signs,
and other Zoning Code related questions, contact a Planner at the Planning Division at
(408) 535-3555 (vm) or by e-mail to Planning.Questions@sanjoseca.gov
Answers will generally be returned within one business day.