AGENCY
Inspection Services at DBI
Inspection Services at the Department of Building Inspection inspects buildings and construction for compliance with code requirements, permit scope, and responds to building complaints.
AGENCY
Inspection Services at DBI
Inspection Services at the Department of Building Inspection inspects buildings and construction for compliance with code requirements, permit scope, and responds to building complaints.
Services
Inspection Divisions
Inspections scheduling and key documents
Housing inspection
Housing Inspection Services
Find key documents and forms for Housing Inspections
Report a building problem
File a complaint about construction, electrical, plumbing, living conditions, or disability access.
Get help reporting substandard living conditions
Call a housing inspector, or find a community organization to help you get needed repairs in your rental.
For property owners
Fulfill safety requirements for your building’s decks
Owners of apartments and hotels must get all exterior structural attachments inspected every five years.
Comply with water conservation requirements
Replace old plumbing fixtures when selling, remodeling, or getting permits to make improvements to your home.
For business owners
For residential hotel ("SRO") owners
Requirements of residential hotel ("SRO") owners
Residential hotel ("SRO") owners: Complete your Annual Unit Usage Report
Send in your report, daily logs, floor plan, and fee by November 1 every year.
Residential hotel ("SRO") owners: File a Residential Hotel Status Report
Submit your report before you sell or transfer the title of a residential hotel.
Resources
Tools and information
Find a district inspector
Use the maps to find the building, electrical, plumbing, or housing inspector assigned to a district.
Home safety checklist
This checklist from the Department of Building Inspection will help ensure your home is safe.
About routine housing inspections
What to expect.
Special Inspections Conflict of Interest Attestation
Include this mandatory conflict of interest attestation with every special inspection report submission.
Notice of Violation (NOV)
Learn how to read an NOV to fix a code violation.
Damaged Building Notice
Learn how to read your Damaged Building Notice to address building damage, restore safety, and bring your property back into compliance after an incident.
Accessibility requirements for buildings
Learn how to meet accessibility requirements in San Francisco under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and find out where to get help or financial support.
Apply for a night noise permit
If your construction project requires work outside 7:00am – 8:00pm, you may need a night noise permit from the Department of Building Inspection.
About
Inspection Services inspects buildings for compliance with code requirements, scope of work in accordance with building permits, and responds to complaints on residential and commercial buildings using code enforcement.
Learn more about usContact information
Address
Inspection Services49 South Van Ness
4th floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
4th floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone
Automated inspection scheduling628-652-3401