| The Uniform Fire Code, which the
Santa Clara Municipal Fire and Environmental Code adopts, is
published on a triennial basis. This makes it necessary for
state and local jurisdictions to adopt the Uniform Fire Code
according to the publication schedule. Local jurisdictions may
amend the code as long as the amendments are not less restrictive
than the published code and appropriate findings are made.
This code adoption cycle represents the third time that
all Santa Clara County Fire Departments through the Santa
Clara County Fire Chiefs' Association have worked towards
making the Code more uniform throughout the County. With the
exception of the administrative sections of the code, approximately
ninety-five percent of the fire code continues to be uniform
throughout the County.
Included, as part of the Municipal Fire and Environmental
Code, is "Exhibit A" which is the Santa Clara Fire Department
Fee Schedule. The fee schedule contains the list of fees for
service provided by the Fire Department. Since it has been
three years since the last fee increase, fees have been increased
to more accurately represent the cost for the service provided.
As mentioned previously, in the documents listed below are
the amendments to 2000 Uniform Fire Code adopted by the City
of Santa Clara. Copies of the Santa Clara Municipal Fire and
Environmental Code may be reviewed at the Fire Department
or at the City's Permit Center. For more information, contact
the Fire Department via email.
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