Installation of any kind of fire protection or fire alarm system, such as fire sprinkler system, private fire mains and hydrants, cooking hood and duct systems, fire detection and pull stations. In addition the construction, installation, modification (including repair) or removal (closure), of regulated equipment, hazardous materials buildings, rooms, tanks or process equipment.
All of these kinds of permits are issued upon submittal of a BLES (Building, Life and Environmental Safety permit application, submittal of plans and specifications, and payment of fees. A plan review and approval are required prior to permit issuance, and the facility owner and/or contractor shall sign the permit.
Permits for the continued use or occupancies that are regulated by the Fire Code. These permits are renewed annually. After the initial permit issuance, these types of permits are automatically. The program sends an invoice and an owner / occupant form.
Permit conditions are attached to these permits and the conditions and compliance with the various laws and regulations is required to keep these valid. Permits can be revoked for failure to comply.
The permit application consists of a Business Owner / Operator Form (PDF) and a Business Activities Form (PDF). Other forms are required depending on which activities are checked off on the Business Activities Page. The Gilroy BLES office can provide the correct forms or they can be obtained from the web site.
Annually there will be an invoice sent as well as blank application forms. These are to be completed to update our records. The various forms can also be obtained by calling 408-846-0451.
When a business changes name or ownership, closes, moves, adds or removes processes or chemicals, the business should contact the Fire Prevention program at 408-846-0451. There may be additional permits or approvals required, and we can remove you from invoicing if you relocate.
Aerosol Products storage in excess of 500 pounds.