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Development Services Permit Center
200 E. Santa Clara St.
Tower, 1st Floor
San José, CA 95113
Phone: 408-535-3555
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Free Workshop on Reach Code & Gas Prohibition Ordinance on Dec 17, 2019
The Reach Code & Gas Prohibition Ordinance goes into effect Jan. 1, 2020. Learn how this new ordinance will affect permit applications for any new building or structure at a free workshop at City Hall on Dec. 17, 2019. See flyer for details.
2019 California Building Codes Go into Effect January 1, 2020
For more information about the changes, see the Adopted Building Codes page.
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