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Temporary Walls for
San Jose
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5DCCS delivers, installs, and removes modular containment systems for Silicon Valley's most demanding occupied-space projects — from hospital campuses to tech office renovations. Fast setup. Clean execution. Veteran-owned.

Modular temporary wall containment system installed in a San Jose hospital corridor
Veteran-Owned & DVBE Certified
Same-Day Quotes Available
Serving San Jose & All of Silicon Valley
OSHA & ICRA Class IV/V Compliant
San Jose Market

Silicon Valley Builds Fast. Your Containment Partner Should Too.

San Jose is one of the most active construction markets in Northern California. With major healthcare systems like Valley Medical Center and Stanford Health Care, a dense concentration of tech campuses undergoing continuous renovation, and one of the busiest airports in the Bay Area, occupied-space construction here demands a containment partner who can match the pace and the compliance requirements of the market.

The City of San Jose's Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement (PBCE) handles commercial tenant improvement permits through SJPermits.org. Review timelines and fees vary by project scope. The SJFD Bureau of Fire Prevention oversees fire life safety during construction and coordinates occupancy clearance. Requirements vary — 5DCCS is familiar with how these processes work and can help your team think through what applies to your project.

Whether you're managing a phased hospital renovation, a data center infrastructure upgrade, or a multi-floor office tenant improvement in downtown San Jose, our modular systems install in hours — not days — so your project stays on schedule and your facility stays open.

Healthcare Campuses

Valley Medical Center, Stanford Health Care, Kaiser Permanente, O'Connor Hospital — San Jose's healthcare density requires ICRA-compliant containment on nearly every renovation project.

Tech Campus Renovations

Silicon Valley's tech campuses — from downtown SJ to North San Jose — run continuous tenant improvements and lab upgrades that require clean, fast, professional containment.

SJFD & PBCE Familiarity

We're familiar with San Jose's permitting process, SJFD fire safety coordination, and the STAR program for expedited tenant alteration review — and can help your team navigate what applies to your project.

Our Services in San Jose

Flexible Containment for Every San Jose Project

From full-service turnkey rentals to self-service options and direct sales, 5DCCS provides the right containment solution for your scope, timeline, and budget.

Full-Service Wall Rentals

Our team handles everything — site assessment, custom planning, delivery, installation, ongoing support, and removal. You focus on the build; we own the containment.

  • Professional installation & removal by trained crew
  • Custom containment planning for your floor plan
  • ICRA Class IV/V configurations available
  • OSHA dust control compliant
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Self-Service Wall Rentals

Rent the wall system and have your own crew handle the install. We deliver to your San Jose job site; you manage the setup on your own schedule.

  • Modular panels delivered to your site
  • Installation guidance & technical support included
  • Flexible daily, weekly, or monthly terms
  • Multiple wall system configurations available
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Modular Wall System Sales

Purchase your own system for repeat projects across Silicon Valley. Long-term cost savings with the flexibility to deploy and redeploy across multiple job sites.

  • ICRA Class IV/V rated panel systems available
  • 13+ panel configurations to match your project
  • Wrappable for custom branding or wayfinding
  • Reusable across multiple projects
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Containment Consultations

Not sure which solution fits your San Jose project? Our experts assess your site, review PBCE and SJFD compliance requirements, and recommend the right approach.

  • Site assessment & containment strategy
  • SJFD fire code & ICRA compliance guidance
  • Budget optimization and phasing advice
  • Permit navigation support
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Industries Served

Who We Serve in San Jose

From Silicon Valley's hospital campuses to its data centers and corporate offices, 5DCCS provides containment solutions for the sectors that keep San Jose running.

Healthcare & Hospitals

ICRA Class IV/V compliant containment for Valley Medical, Stanford Health Care, Kaiser, and O'Connor. We keep patients safe and facilities operational during renovation.

Tech Campuses & Offices

Continuous tenant improvements and lab upgrades across North San Jose, downtown, and Santana Row require clean, fast containment that keeps employees productive.

Data Centers

Silicon Valley's data center density demands negative-pressure HEPA containment for infrastructure upgrades in live, mission-critical environments.

Commercial Real Estate

Lobby renovations, common area upgrades, and tenant improvements in Class A office buildings throughout downtown San Jose and the South Bay.

Airports & Public Facilities

SJC terminal renovations and public sector projects require professional, code-compliant containment that maintains passenger flow and public safety.

Biotech & Life Sciences

Cleanroom expansions and lab renovations in San Jose's growing biotech corridor require negative-pressure containment with HEPA filtration and strict contamination control.

San Jose Compliance

Navigating San Jose's Permitting & Fire Code Requirements

San Jose has a structured permitting environment. The PBCE and SJFD each have requirements for commercial tenant improvements, and how those apply varies by project scope, occupancy type, and what the work involves.

Our team is familiar with how these processes work — what kinds of projects tend to trigger permits, how SJFD coordinates fire safety during construction, and how the STAR program can sometimes help accelerate review timelines. We document our containment installations in ways that can support your permit submissions and AHJ inspections.

As a Northern California specialist, we don't just deliver walls — we deliver compliance confidence.

PBCE Commercial TI Permits

Commercial tenant improvement permits in San Jose are processed through SJPermits.org. Fees and review timelines vary by project scope. Expedited review options may be available for qualifying projects — worth confirming early with your permit consultant.

SJFD Fire Safety Coordination

The SJFD Bureau of Fire Prevention oversees fire life safety during construction. Requirements around temporary barriers, egress, and fire suppression systems vary by project scope and occupancy — and are worth addressing early with your AHJ.

STAR Program — Expedited Review

The Streamlined Tenant Alteration Review (STAR) program provides a simultaneous in-person review with Planning, Building, Fire, and Public Works — significantly reducing approval timelines.

Cal/OSHA Interior Partition Considerations

Cal/OSHA Section 341(4)(E) addresses an exemption for certain interior partition work from Project Permit requirements. Whether that applies to your specific project depends on the full scope of work involved — we recommend confirming with your permit consultant.

Our Process

How 5DCCS Works in San Jose

1

Consultation & Site Assessment

We review your floor plan, scope, timeline, and compliance requirements — including PBCE and SJFD considerations.

2

Custom Containment Plan

We design a containment layout that isolates the work zone, maintains egress, and meets ICRA or OSHA requirements.

3

Delivery & Installation

Our trained crew delivers and installs your system on your schedule — typically in hours, not days.

4

Ongoing Support

We adjust, reconfigure, or extend your containment as your project evolves. One call, one partner.

5

Removal & Closeout

Clean removal, no debris, no damage. Your space is returned to normal — ready for occupancy or inspection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Temporary Walls in San Jose

Do temporary walls require a permit in San Jose? +

It depends on the full scope of your project. Cal/OSHA Section 341(4)(E) addresses an exemption for certain interior partition work from Project Permit requirements, but whether that applies to your situation depends on what else the project involves. If your tenant improvement requires a PBCE permit, the containment plan may need to be reflected in your permit drawings. For MEP work connected to the wall installation or structural attachment to the building, separate trade permits may apply. We recommend confirming your specific requirements with your permit consultant or directly with PBCE — and 5DCCS can provide installation documentation to support those submissions.

How quickly can you install temporary walls in San Jose? +

Most installations are completed in a single day. Our modular systems install 4x faster than drywall — no drying time, no mess, no extended disruption to your facility. We schedule around your operational hours, including evenings and weekends for sensitive environments like hospitals and occupied office buildings.

Are your walls ICRA compliant for hospital projects in San Jose? +

Yes. We provide ICRA Class IV and Class V compliant configurations using ASTM E84 Class A rated panel systems. Our installations include sealed doors, anterooms, and negative-air HEPA filtration options. We work directly with infection control officers and facility managers at San Jose's hospital campuses to ensure every installation meets their specific ICRA requirements.

What areas of San Jose do you serve? +

We serve all of San Jose, including downtown, North San Jose, Willow Glen, Almaden Valley, Evergreen, Berryessa, and the Santana Row and West San Jose corridor. We also serve the broader Silicon Valley including Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Cupertino, Milpitas, and Campbell. Same-day quotes are available throughout our service territory.

Do you offer rental and purchase options? +

Yes. We offer full-service rentals (we handle everything), self-service rentals (we deliver, your crew installs), and direct sales for organizations that run repeat projects and want to own their system. Rental terms are flexible — daily, weekly, or monthly. Contact us for a same-day quote tailored to your project scope and timeline.

Ready to Contain Your San Jose Project?

Get a same-day quote from Northern California's modular containment specialists. Veteran-owned, ICRA-compliant, and built for the pace of Silicon Valley.