Bonham Exchange, a nightclub in San Antonio, will temporarily close on August 1 after the city denied its request for another six-month extension to comply with required fire sprinkler upgrades. The nightclub’s temporary certificate of occupancy expires on August 1.
Background
The city has been enforcing updated fire safety requirements adopted in 2018, and Bonham Exchange is one of 15 venues required to install automatic fire sprinkler systems. The nightclub had reached an agreement with the city earlier in 2026 to remain open at a reduced capacity while the sprinkler system was installed, but it has not yet applied for the necessary permits.
The temporary closure is not unique to Bonham Exchange, as the city has also denied a similar request from Club 727, another nightclub in the area. City officials have stated that their priority is protecting patrons, employees, residents, and first responders, and they will expedite all permits, reviews, and inspections to allow the affected venues to reopen as quickly as possible.
Original reporting: San Antonio, TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
