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Title 2

Part 22 — FIRE DEPARTMENT†

San Jose Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-26 · San Jose

2.04.2200 Establishment.

The fire department is established by Charter Section 807.

(Ord. 25209.)

2.04.2210 Department head.

The fire chief shall be the head of the fire department.

(Ord. 25209.)

†Charter reference— For Charter provisions creating the city fire department, see Charter § 807.

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2.04.2220 Functions, powers and duties.

In addition to those general functions, powers and duties given to the department head by this chapter and other provisions of this Code, the fire chief shall:

  • A. Administer all programs related to fire prevention, fire suppression, and the elimination of fire hazards.

  • B. Administer all programs related to prevention and control of hazardous materials releases.

  • C. Administer all emergency medical service programs.

  • D. Enforce laws and ordinances relating to the prevention, elimination, control and extinguishing of fire hazards and fires, the keeping or handling of potentially dangerous combustibles, explosives and hazardous materials.

  • E. Perform services or functions relating to fire prevention, the control and extinguishment of fires, the prevention and control of hazardous materials releases, the provision of emergency medical services and other fire, hazardous material and emergency medical service matters and the enforcement of laws and ordinances related thereto.

  • F. Perform all functions, powers and duties consistent with the Charter and acts of the city council, given to or required of the fire chief of a charter city by the laws of the state of California.

  • G. Perform such other programs or functions, related to fires, hazardous materials and emergency medical services that the city council, or the city manager may, from time to time, authorize or request.

  • (Ord. 25209.)

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    7. Part 20
    8. Part 22 — FIRE DEPARTMENT†
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    10. Part 26
    11. Part 28
    12. Part 30
    13. Part 31
    14. Part 34
    15. Part 36
    16. Part 38
    17. Part 40
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