Public Health Rules in San Jose, CA (2026)
3 verified public health rules for San Jose, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Rodent Control
San Jose's Housing Code makes insect, vermin, or rodent infestation a substandard-housing condition, and splits extermination duty: tenants handle single-unit infestations in a pest-proofed building, owners handle the rest.
San Jose Pest Control Duties Split by Unit
Some RestrictionsSan Jose Municipal Code § 17.20.900(A)(10); § 17.20.920(C)(3), (C)(6)
Infestation of insects, vermin or rodents... [substandard]. ... the tenant, lessee, sublessee or occupant of any dwelling unit in the building shall be responsible for: ...Exterminating any insects, rodents or other pests whenever the dwelling unit is the only one in the building infested, and the building is reasonably insect and rodent proofed... Not storing on the premises any furniture, equ...
Bed-Bug Rules
California Civil Code §1954.603 requires every San Jose landlord to give tenants a written bed-bug information notice and disclose known infestations before signing a lease. SJ Code Enforcement and SCC DEH handle complaints; treatment cost typically falls on the landlord under habitability law.
California Bed Bug Disclosure Required for San Jose Landlords
Few RestrictionsCalifornia Civil Code § 1954.603
(a) General information about bed bug identification, behavior and biology, the importance of cooperation for prevention and treatment, and the importance of and for prompt written reporting of suspected infestations to the landlord. The information shall be in substantially the following form:
Food Handler Certification
Under California Health and Safety Code §113948, every food handler in San Jose must obtain an ANSI-accredited food handler card within 30 days of hire. Cards are valid for three years. Santa Clara County DEH inspectors verify compliance during routine retail food inspections.
California Food Handler Card Required Within 30 Days in San Jose
Some RestrictionsCalifornia Health and Safety Code § 113948(a)
(a) (1) Subject to the exceptions described in subdivision (e), a food handler who is hired prior to June 1, 2011, shall obtain a food handler card on or before July 1, 2011. Subject to the exceptions described in subdivision (e), a food handler who is hired on or after June 1, 2011, shall obtain a food handler card within 30 days after the date of hire. Each food handler shall maintain a valid...
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