Building Safety Month

 2026 Building Safety Month Event Banner May 21

Thanks for coming! 

Hundreds of people came to our Building Safety Month Building Open House May 21. The annual event is a great way to get advice on projects with City planners, inspectors and permit specialists.  Stay tuned for details on 2027.

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2026 Highlights

Pop-Up Permits- Get started on an application!
Meet a Building or Code Inspector
Are you ready for disaster? Prep for home emergencies
Take a picture with the SJFD Shark Engine

Presentations:

  • Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Home Assessment Program & Fire Hazard Severity Zones
  •  Steps to Building Your ADU
  • Streamlining Permitting in San José: Ways to Get Your Projects Done Faster
  • Electrify Your Home and Save!