Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 9 — HEALTH AND SAFETY›Chapter 9.11 — WOOD BURNING APPLIANCES
San Jose Municipal Code Part 2 General Provisions
San Jose Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Jose
Cite as: San Jose Municipal Code Part 2 · Text as of 2026-10-04
9.11.200 - Residential installations.¶
All woodburning appliances installed in new residential units or woodburning appliances being added to or replacing woodburning appliances in existing residential units shall comply with this chapter.
(Ord. 26133.)
9.11.210 - Commercial installations.¶
All woodburning appliances installed in new commercial buildings or woodburning appliances being added to or replacing woodburning appliance in existing commercial buildings shall comply with this chapter. Commercial buildings shall include, but not be limited to, hotels and restaurants.
(Ord. 26133.)
9.11.220 - Gas fireplaces.¶
Gas fireplaces shall be exempt from this chapter. However, the conversion of a gas fireplace to burn wood shall constitute the installation of a woodburning appliance and shall be subject to the requirements of the chapter.
(Ord. 26133.)
9.11.230 - Additions, alterations or repairs.¶
A woodburning appliance shall comply with this chapter, if:
A. The appliance is reconstructed,
B. Any of the following type work is done the cost of which exceeds one thousand five hundred sixty five dollars:
Additions, alterations, or repairs to the appliance;
Remodel or renovation work which requires opening up walls within twelve inches of the appliance.
C. The amount set forth in subsection B. shall be adjusted by the building official on an annual basis according to the increase in consumer price index.
(Ord. 26133.)
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