Fire Code Enforcement
The City of Gilroy Fire Prevention Program enforces the City's Fire Codes. The Fire Code prescribes minimum requirements to provide a level of Life Safety and Building Safety. Use links on the left to access the codes used in Gilroy.
Fire Prevention Activities
Fire Prevention activities are carried out by the Fire Marshal and Deputy Fire Marshal. This includes plan review for all new development and construction projects, and permitting and routine inspection of occupancies that have certain operations that require permits under the Fire Code. The Fire Engine Companies conduct routine inspections of non-permit occupancies in the City of Gilroy.
Programs
The Fire Prevention Program and the Hazardous Materials -
CUPA Program and
Industrial Waste Water - Pretreatment Program are under the Supervision of the Fire Marshal and are located in the Building, Life and Environmental Safety (BLES) Division of Community Development. BLES is located within City Hall located at 7351 Rosanna Street.
These 3 programs share common permit application forms.
Business License
All businesses, whether located in or outside the City, conducting business transactions or operations within the City are required to obtain a City business license. Pay and update your
business license online. Go to the
City of Gilroy Business License page for more information.
Fireworks Information
State-Approved Fireworks
State-approved fireworks may be purchased and used only in Gilroy & only From July 1 - July 4th (midnight). These types of fireworks are called Safe and Sane and should only be purchased at one of the 16 authorized fireworks booths in the City. Some fireworks booths may open as early as 9 a.m. and close as late as 10 p.m. Safe and Sane fireworks have a State Fire Marshal approval stamp and do not leave the ground or explode. Fireworks are to be purchased in and used by Gilroy residents in Gilroy only. Only use fireworks purchased at one of the 16 community group booths in Gilroy.
Illegal Fireworks
Any firework that shoots into the air is
illegal, this includes throwing or launching Safe and Sane fireworks. "Safe and Sane" fireworks may not be taken or used in any other city or unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County. They are illegal in all other Cities in Santa Clara County.
Call 408-846-0350 to report illegal fireworks. Do not bring to the Public Fireworks Show.