Backflow Prevention in San Jose, CA
5 jurisdictions · 19 providers · 1 compliance rules
Jurisdiction-by-Jurisdiction Requirements
The San Jose metro spans 5 independent fire jurisdictions, each with its own inspection requirements, deadlines, and enforcement. Here is how they compare.
| Jurisdiction | AHJ | Fire Marshal | Reporting Portal | Portal Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | San Jose Fire Department, Bureau of Fire Prevention | James Dobson | — | N/A — SJFD does not use a third-party ITM reporting portal; inspection fees paid directly to SJFD per Bureau of Fire Prevention Fee and Charges Resolution |
| Santa Clara | Santa Clara Fire Department, Community Risk Reduction Division | Jake Tomlin | — | N/A — SCFD does not use a third-party ITM reporting portal; permit fees paid directly to SCFD per Municipal Fee Schedule FY2025-2026 |
| Sunnyvale | Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety — Fire Prevention and Hazardous Materials Services | Russell Chung | TCE | ~$18/system type/site/submission; $10 late fee (30–60 days overdue), $20 late fee (60+ days overdue). No fee for property owners or repair-only reports. |
| Palo Alto | Palo Alto Fire Department, Fire Prevention Bureau | Tami Jasso | — | — |
| Mountain View | Mountain View Fire Department, Fire and Environmental Protection Division (FEPD) | Vacant (Deputy Fire Marshal position actively recruited as of early 2026; Fire Chief Brian Jones assumed command December 31, 2025) | — | — |
San Jose
Your Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
- Authority Having Jurisdiction
- San Jose Fire Department, Bureau of Fire Prevention
- Fire Marshal
- James Dobson
- Phone
- (408) 535-7750
- Portal URL
- https://www.sjpermits.org
- Portal Fee Range
- N/A — SJFD does not use a third-party ITM reporting portal; inspection fees paid directly to SJFD per Bureau of Fire Prevention Fee and Charges Resolution
- Portal Notes
- San Jose does not require ITM reports to be submitted through a third-party portal (TCE, Tegris, etc.). ITM records must be maintained on-site and available for SJFD review during inspections. High-rise buildings must keep all records in the mandatory SJFD red binder in the fire control room (effective January 1, 2013). Fire permits submitted via SJPermits.org / SJePlans (Projectdox); paper plans not accepted since March 2020.
Santa Clara
Your Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
- Authority Having Jurisdiction
- Santa Clara Fire Department, Community Risk Reduction Division
- Fire Marshal
- Jake Tomlin
- Phone
- (408) 615-4970
- Portal URL
- https://scfdinspections.setmore.com
- Portal Fee Range
- N/A — SCFD does not use a third-party ITM reporting portal; permit fees paid directly to SCFD per Municipal Fee Schedule FY2025-2026
- Portal Notes
- SCFD does not use Brycer/Compliance Engine or any third-party ITM portal. CRRD uses Setmore for construction inspection scheduling. SCCC §15.60.230 authorizes future electronic submission requirement but no portal designated as of April 2026.
Sunnyvale
Your Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
- Authority Having Jurisdiction
- Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety — Fire Prevention and Hazardous Materials Services
- Fire Marshal
- Russell Chung
- Phone
- (408) 730-7212
- Third-Party Reporting Portal
- TCE
- Portal URL
- https://www.thecomplianceengine.com
- Portal Fee Range
- ~$18/system type/site/submission; $10 late fee (30–60 days overdue), $20 late fee (60+ days overdue). No fee for property owners or repair-only reports.
- Portal Notes
- Required — all commercial, industrial, and multifamily residential fire protection system maintenance records must be uploaded to TCE within 30 days of required service per Sunnyvale DPS Fire Prevention policy. Only licensed service contractors registered with TCE may submit reports.
Palo Alto
Your Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
- Authority Having Jurisdiction
- Palo Alto Fire Department, Fire Prevention Bureau
- Fire Marshal
- Tami Jasso
- Phone
- (650) 329-2184
- fire@paloalto.gov
- Portal Notes
- No dedicated third-party ITM compliance reporting portal. PAFD does not require licensed contractors to submit ITM reports to a third-party platform. All fire protection system permits, plan submittals, and inspection scheduling handled directly through the City's Accela Citizen Access (ACA) portal. ITM records maintained by building owners and made available to PAFD upon inspection request per CFC Section 901.6.
Mountain View
Your Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
- Authority Having Jurisdiction
- Mountain View Fire Department, Fire and Environmental Protection Division (FEPD)
- Fire Marshal
- Vacant (Deputy Fire Marshal position actively recruited as of early 2026; Fire Chief Brian Jones assumed command December 31, 2025)
- Phone
- (650) 903-6343
- Portal Notes
- MVFD/FEPD does not use a third-party compliance reporting portal. Fire protection inspection reports submitted directly to FEPD. Building and fire permits processed through City ePermits system (epermits.mountainview.gov). Fire inspection scheduling via FEPD at (650) 903-6313.
Inspection and Compliance Services
1 services · 19 contractors · 1 rulesLicensed Contractors
19 licensed fire protection contractors serve the San Jose metro area, verified against California CSLB records.