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AVCB and CLCB
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Quick answer
AVCB and CLCB in São Paulo, in a few lines
The AVCB (Fire Department Inspection Certificate) and the CLCB (Fire Department License Certificate) are the São Paulo Fire Department's licenses. The CLCB applies to properties under the Simplified Technical Project, with up to 750 m² and up to 3 floors, outside the excluded occupancies; all others need an AVCB, which is only issued after an inspection. Everything is applied for on Via Fácil Bombeiros, and the validity is 1 to 3 years, depending on the occupancy.
Updated on by the MTC technical team, based on the rules cited on this page.
- CLCB
- Up to 750 m² and 3 floors, under the Simplified Technical Project Source: São Paulo Fire Department: Technical Instruction No. 42/2025 (Simplified Technical Project)(opens in a new tab)
- Validity
- 3 years for most occupancy types; 1 or 2 years for some Source: São Paulo Fire Department: Technical Instruction No. 01/2025 (procedures and validity, Annex K)(opens in a new tab)
- CLCB fee
- R$ 147.53 up to 750 m² (DARE) Source: São Paulo Fire Department: fee simulation(opens in a new tab)
- Inspection
- 30-business-day deadline for the Fire Department Source: São Paulo Fire Department: Technical Instruction No. 01/2025 (procedures and validity, Annex K)(opens in a new tab)
What the AVCB and CLCB are
The AVCBFire Department Inspection Certificate (Auto de Vistoria do Corpo de Bombeiros). Certifies that the property has the required fire safety measures. (Auto de Vistoria do Corpo de Bombeiros, Fire Department Inspection Certificate) and the CLCBFire Department License Certificate (Certificado de Licença do Corpo de Bombeiros). A simplified version of the AVCB, for smaller, lower-risk properties. (Certificado de Licença do Corpo de Bombeiros, Fire Department License Certificate) certify that the building has the required fire safety measures.
In practice, this means fire extinguishers, signage, emergency lighting, exits, hydrants, alarms and other measures sized to suit the size, use and occupancy of the property. All checked by a qualified professional and inspected by the Fire Department.
Which document applies depends on the area, occupancy type, height, capacity and risk. Larger or higher-risk buildings follow the AVCBFire Department Inspection Certificate (Auto de Vistoria do Corpo de Bombeiros). Certifies that the property has the required fire safety measures., with a technical design. Smaller ones may follow the CLCBFire Department License Certificate (Certificado de Licença do Corpo de Bombeiros). A simplified version of the AVCB, for smaller, lower-risk properties., with a simplified procedure.
What MTC does
Classification analysis
We check whether the property requires an AVCBFire Department Inspection Certificate (Auto de Vistoria do Corpo de Bombeiros). Certifies that the property has the required fire safety measures., a CLCBFire Department License Certificate (Certificado de Licença do Corpo de Bombeiros). A simplified version of the AVCB, for smaller, lower-risk properties. or is exempt.
Technical design
Fire safety design, with an ARTTechnical Responsibility Record (Anotação de Responsabilidade Técnica). A CREA record that identifies the engineer responsible for a project, technical report, or construction work..
Guidance on required adjustments
Fire extinguishers, signage, lighting, exits and other measures.
Follow-up through the inspection
Filing, “Comunique-se” notices and issuance of the document.
Understand it in one image
AVCB or CLCB in three questions
- 1Is the building up to 750 m²?
- 2Does it have up to 3 floors?
- 3Is the occupancy outside the list of exclusions (such as a hotel with more than 40 beds, daycare center, nightclub, hospital with inpatient care)?
Yes to all three
CLCB
Simplified Technical Project. Issued after the documents are submitted on Via Fácil; an inspection may come later.
No to at least one
AVCB
Full technical design and a Fire Department inspection before issuance.
Once issued, it is valid for:
1 year: nightclubs, soccer stadiums and explosives.
How long the AVCB and CLCB are valid
The validity is not the same for everyone: it depends on the property's occupancy group, defined in Annex K of Technical Instruction No. 01/2025.
| Validity | Occupancy types |
|---|---|
| 3 years | Most: residential, lodging, retail, services, schools, restaurants, garages, health care, industry and storage |
| 2 years | Some places where the public gathers, such as sports centers, theaters, auditoriums, clubs and party halls |
| 1 year | Nightclubs, soccer stadiums, explosives and unoccupied buildings without a fire brigade certificate |
| Temporary events | Up to 90 days |
The exact breakdown for each occupancy is in Annex K. Those who prove accreditation with a Mutual Cooperation Organization (Organismo de Cooperação Mútua) or an ISO 14001 certificate get 1 extra year.
Source: São Paulo Fire Department: Technical Instruction No. 01/2025 (procedures and validity, Annex K)(opens in a new tab)Why have the AVCB or CLCB
From a property without an AVCB to a cleared property
Each card shows a common problem. Tap a problem to see how it is solved.
What happens without the AVCB or with an expired one
An expired or missing AVCB is usually discovered during an inspection, in a license application or after a problem. At each stage there is still a way forward.
- 1
Expired or missing document
The property operates without an AVCB or with an expired document.
What can be doneRequest the renewal before expiration or start the classification and the technical design.
- 2
Inspection with requirements
The Fire Department points out items to correct before issuing the document.
What can be doneAnswer the “Comunique-se” notice, make the adjustments and request a new inspection within the deadline.
- 3
Violation notice
Enforcement imposes a fine for the missing document or measures.
What can be doneFile the regularization and show the progress to avoid further violation notices.
- 4
Closure
The premises are closed until the situation is resolved.
What can be doneBring the required measures into compliance, issue the document and request the lifting of the closure.
Beyond the Fire Department, the problem shows up here
In the company's operations
- License denied or revokedCity Hall does not release the activity without the document.
- Lost contractsClients, franchises and malls require the AVCB.
In insurance and liability
- Compensation challengedThe insurer may deny coverage in the event of a loss.
- Personal liabilityThose responsible may be held liable in case of a fire.
In property value
- Harder to leaseCommercial tenants prefer properties with an AVCB.
- Condominium exposedBuilding managers (síndicos) are responsible for the safety of the common areas.
AVCB about to expire or received a requirement? Send a photo of the document.
Chat on WhatsAppWhat the AVCB brings to the property and the company
Real safety
Equipment and escape routes sized by a professional.
Operation cleared
Basis for the City Hall license and for other permits.
Insurance with backing
Documentation that supports coverage in the event of a loss.
Rental value
A commercial property with an AVCB is easier to rent.
Peace of mind during enforcement
A valid document to present at any inspection.
Shared responsibility
Design and installations with an ART from a qualified professional.
When it is needed
- Commercial, industrial and service buildings
- Establishments where the public gathers
- Residential and commercial condominiums
- Renewal of an expired document
- Change of use, expansion or renovation
Documents that help you get started
You do not need all of them. The team will tell you what is missing.
- Property record (matrícula) or property contract
- Approved or existing architectural plan
- Habite-se (certificate of occupancy) or certificate of completion, if any
- CNPJ and description of the activity
- Previous safety documents, if any
How we handle your case
- 1
Initial analysis
Area, occupancy type, risk and the applicable classification.
- 2
Technical design
Safety design in line with the technical instructions.
- 3
ART issuance
Technical responsibility registered at CREA.
- 4
Adjustments
Guidance on installing and verifying the measures.
Inspection
Filing and follow-up until the document is issued.
- The classification (AVCBFire Department Inspection Certificate (Auto de Vistoria do Corpo de Bombeiros). Certifies that the property has the required fire safety measures., CLCBFire Department License Certificate (Certificado de Licença do Corpo de Bombeiros). A simplified version of the AVCB, for smaller, lower-risk properties. or exemption) depends on the property and the activity.
- Physical adjustments may be needed before the inspection.
- The document has a validity period and must be renewed.
Questions about AVCB and CLCB
The questions that come to the team and show up in searches most often, with the answer and the source.
See all questionsThe CLCB applies to a property under the Simplified Technical Project with up to 750 m², up to 3 floors and outside the excluded occupancies, such as hotels with more than 40 beds, daycare centers, party halls, nightclubs, hospitals with inpatient care and LPG resale. All other cases are AVCB. Via Fácil does the classification.
Source: São Paulo Fire Department: Technical Instruction No. 42/2025 (Simplified Technical Project) (opens in a new tab)The AVCB is issued only after an inspection. The CLCB is issued after the documents are submitted, and an inspection may come later. Both have the same legal value.
Source: São Paulo Fire Department: licensing FAQ (opens in a new tab)It depends on the occupancy, according to Annex K of IT 01/2025: 3 years for most, and 2 or 1 year for some places where the public gathers and for explosives.
Source: São Paulo Fire Department: Technical Instruction No. 01/2025 (procedures and validity, Annex K) (opens in a new tab)By requesting a new inspection on Via Fácil Bombeiros, with proof of technical responsibility for maintaining the safety measures. The CLCB is renewed with a new Simplified Technical Project request.
Source: São Paulo Fire Department: Technical Instruction No. 01/2025 (procedures and validity, Annex K) (opens in a new tab)Keeping the license current is the duty of the owner or the user. The regulation provides for a warning with a deadline to correct the problem, a fine of 10 to 10,000 UFESP and revocation of the license, in addition to closing of the premises.
Source: State Decree No. 69.118/2024 (Fire Safety Regulation) (opens in a new tab)A single-family home is outside the regulation. Low-risk activities do not need a license, such as a home-based activity with no public service or a ground-floor space of up to 100 m² with a direct exit to the street.
Source: São Paulo Fire Department: Technical Instruction No. 42/2025 (Simplified Technical Project) (opens in a new tab)The state fee, paid through a DARE (state payment slip), is R$ 147.53 for a Simplified Technical Project of up to 750 m². The amount for each case appears in the Fire Department's simulation.
Source: São Paulo Fire Department: fee simulation (opens in a new tab)For medium-risk activities, yes: the CLCB comes first and the activity's licensing is requested afterward. High-risk activities go through the full AVCB process.
Source: São Paulo Fire Department: Technical Instruction No. 42/2025 (Simplified Technical Project) (opens in a new tab)Legal basis and sources
- State Decree No. 69.118/2024 (Fire Safety Regulation)(opens in a new tab)
- São Paulo Fire Department: Technical Instruction No. 01/2025 (procedures and validity, Annex K)(opens in a new tab)
- São Paulo Fire Department: Technical Instruction No. 42/2025 (Simplified Technical Project)(opens in a new tab)
- State Official Gazette (Diário Oficial): Ordinance CCB-003/970/2026 (IT-41, electric vehicle charging)(opens in a new tab)
- São Paulo Fire Department: licensing FAQ(opens in a new tab)
Informational content, reviewed on October 22, 2026. The rules may change; the analysis of each case considers the rule in force on the date of the application. MTC is a private company, not affiliated with government agencies.
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