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Title 3 — PERSONNEL

Part 14 — MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS

San Jose Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-29 · San Jose

3.04.1600 - Generally.

Preemployment medical examinations may be required for applicants in classifications in which the director determines that such examinations are necessary to determine whether an applicant meets the medical standards for such classifications. All classifications, as designated by the medical director, shall be categorized as either group I (sedentary) or group II (active).

Applicants for all classifications will be required to complete a medical history form for evaluation by the medical director. Additionally, applicants for group II classifications will be required to take a medical examination with standards appropriate for each classification.

The director may also require medical examinations of employees in such classifications as the director deems necessary.

Such examinations may consist of such tests, processes, evaluations and medical histories as the director may deem reasonably necessary to determine the condition of the health of applicants or employees for employment.

(Prior code § 2014.1(part); Ord. 20672.)

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3.04.1610 - Medical standards.

Any medical or psychological standards to be met by applicants for employment with the city, or by employees of the city, shall be determined by the director.

(Prior code § 2014.1(part); Ord. 20786.)

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