Meeting

Code Advisory Committee

Code Advisory Committee

Meeting details

Date and time

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How to participate

In-person

49 South Van Ness Avenue, Room 511
San Francisco, CA 94103
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Public Comment Call-In415-655-0001
Access Code: 2493 357 0712 ID: 8526 9858 - To raise your hand for public comment on a specific agenda item press ‘*’ then ‘3’ when prompted by the meeting moderator.

Overview

Members of the Code Advisory Committee will attend this meeting in-person.

Members of the public are invited to meet in-person or to participate remotely.

Public comment is welcome and will be heard during each agenda item. Reference documents relating to agenda are available for review at the 49 South Van Ness Ave, 2nd Floor, Key Programs Counter. For information, please email ken.hu@sfgov.org.

Agenda

1

Call to Order, Roll Call, and confirmation of quorum

Members of the Code Advisory Committee

  • Ned Fennie, A.I.A., Chair
  • Stephen Harris, S.E., Vice-Chair
  • Gina Centoni
  • Marc Cunningham
  • Rene’ Vignos, S.E
  • Henry Karnilowicz
  • Arnie Lerner, FAIA, CASp
  • Don Libbey, P.E.
  • Zachary Nathan, AIA, CASp
  • Deepak Patankar, AIA, LEED AP
  • Jim Reed
  • Jonathan Rodriguez
  • Brian Salyers, F.P.E.
  • Tony Sanchez-Corea, III
  • Paul Staley
  • John Tostanoski
2

Approval of the meeting minutes

Approval of the meeting minutes for the Code Advisory Committee regular meetings of July 8, 2026.

3

Discussion and possible action

Discussion and possible action regarding Information Sheet EG-06: Secondary Egress for 4 to 6 Story R-2 Occupancy.

Possible action would be to make a recommendation to the Department of Building Inspection for their further action.

4

Discussion and possible action

Discussion regarding Occupant Load Factors for Office Use.

5

Public Comments

Public Comments on items not on this agenda but within the jurisdiction of the Code Advisory Committee. Comment time is limited to 3-minutes or as determined by the Chairperson.

6

Committee comments

Committee comments on items not on this agenda.

7

Subcommittee Reports: (discussion & possible action)

  • a. Housing Code Subcommittee
    Subcommittee Chair: Henry Karnilowicz
    Subcommittee Members: Jim Reed, Paul Staley
  • b. Mechanical Electrical Plumbing & Fire Subcommittee
    Subcommittee Chair: Brian Salyers, F.P.E.
    Subcommittee Members: Henry Karnilowicz, Jim Reed, John Tostanoski
  • c. Administrative & General Design and Disability Access Subcommittee
    Subcommittee Chair: Jonathan Rodriguez
    Subcommittee Members: Arnie Lerner, F.A.IA., CASp, Zachary Nathan, A.I.A., CASp, Henry Karnilowicz , Tony Sanchez-Corea, Deepak Patankar, AIA, LEED AP
  • d. Structural Subcommittee
    Subcommittee Chair: Stephen Harris, S.E.
    Subcommittee Members: Rene’ Vignos, S.E., LEED A.P. , Marc Cunningham , Ned Fennie, AIA , Don Libbey, P.E.
  • e. Green Building Subcommittee
    Subcommittee Chair: Zachary Nathan, AIA, CASp
    Subcommittee Members: Jonathan Rodriguez, Gina Centoni, Henry Karnilowicz
8

Committee Members and Staff’s identification agenda items

Committee Members and Staff’s identification agenda items for the next meeting, as well as current agenda items to be continued to another CAC regular meeting or special meeting, or a subcommittee meeting.

9

Adjournment

Notices

Note to Committee Members

Please review the appropriate material and be prepared to discuss at the meeting. If you are unable to attend, please contact Chairperson Ned Fennie at JEF@FM-ARCH.COM or Ken Hu at ken.hu@sfgov.org. The meeting will begin promptly.

Remote Meeting Access (WebEx)

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Click the link to join the meeting: https://bit.ly/CAC101426

You will then be prompted to enter the following information:

  • First and Last Name: These fields are required to be entered; however, if you wish to remain anonymous, you may type “Public” in the first and last name fields.
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Public Comment Call-In

Public Comment Call-In: 1-415-655-0001
Access Code: 2493 357 0712
ID: 8526 9858

Providing Public Comment:

  • Dial in to 1-415-655-0001 and then enter access code 2493 357 0712 then #
  • Press ID number: 8526 9858 and # to enter meeting as an ATTENDEE
  • You will hear a beep when you join the meeting as a participant. Stop and LISTEN.
  • Wait for Public Comment to be announced.
  • When the Chair or Committee Secretary calls for Public Comment, dial ‘*’ then ‘3’ to be added to the speaker line.
  • You will then hear “You have raised your hand to ask a question, please wait to speak until the host calls on you.” Callers will hear silence when waiting for their turn to speak.
  • Ensure you are in a quiet location. Before you speak, mute the sound of any equipment around you, including televisions, radios, and computers. It is especially important that you mute your computer (if you are watching via the web link) so there is no echo sound when you speak.
  • To withdraw your question, press ‘*’ then ‘3’. – you will hear: “You have lowered your hand.”
  • When the system message says “Your line has been unmuted” – THIS IS YOUR TIME TO SPEAK.
  • When the Chair or Committee Secretary states “Welcome Caller,” you are encouraged to state your name clearly. As soon as you speak, you will have 2 minutes to provide your comments.
  • Once your 2 minutes have expired, you will be moved out of the speaker line and back as a participant in the meeting (unless you disconnect). You will hear “Your line has been muted.”
  • Participants who wish to speak on other public comment periods can stay on the meeting line and listen for the next public comment opportunity.

Know Your Rights Under the Sunshine Ordinance (Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code)

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For more information on your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance (S.F. Administrative Code Chapter 67) or to report a violation of the ordinance, contact the Sunshine Task Force at City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 409; phone (415) 554-7724; fax (415) 554-7854; or e-mail at sotf@sfgov.org. Copies of the Sunshine Ordinance can be obtained from the Clerk of the Sunshine Task Force or the San Francisco Library.

Cell Phone and/or Sound-Producing Electronic Devices Usage at Hearings

Effective January 21, 2001, the Board of Supervisors amended the Sunshine Ordinance by adding the following provision: The ringing of and use of cell phones, pagers and similar sound-producing electronic devices are prohibited at this meeting. Please be advised that the Chair may order the removal from the meeting room of any person(s) responsible for the ringing or use of a cell phone, pager, or other similar sound-producing devices.

Policy Statement of Public Hearing or Meeting

Pursuant to Section 67.7-1(c) of the San Francisco Administrative Code, members of the public who are unable to attend the public meeting or hearing may submit written comments regarding a calendared item to Technical Services Division, at 49 South Van Ness Ave, 5th floor, San Francisco, CA 94103 or at the place of the scheduled meeting. These written comments shall be made a part of the official public record.

San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance

Individuals and entities that influence or attempt to influence local legislative or administrative action may be required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance (S.F. Administration Code Section 67.29-4) to register and report lobbying activity. For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the Ethics Commission at 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite #220, San Francisco, CA 94102, telephone (415) 554-9510 or fax (415) 703-0121.

Accessible Meeting Information Policy

To assist the City’s efforts to accommodate persons with severe allergies, environmental illness, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities, attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to various chemical based products. Please help the city to accommodate these individuals.

The meeting will be held at the Department of Building Inspection, 49 South Van Ness Ave. The closest accessible BART stations are the Civic Center Station at 8th (at the United Nations Plaza) and Market Street and 16th at Mission Street.

Accessible MUNI/Metro lines servicing this location are the 42-Downtown, 14 & 14 Limited-Mission, and F-Market bus lines. For information about MUNI accessible services call (415) 923-6142.

The meeting room is wheelchair accessible. Accessible curb side parking spaces have been designated on Mission and Otis Streets. There is accessible parking available within the Department of Building Inspection parking lot. The entrance to this lot is on Otis Street.

Accessible seating for persons with disabilities (including those using wheelchairs) will be available. Assistive Listening devices will be available at the meeting. A sign language interpreter will be available upon request. Agendas and Minutes of the meeting are available in large print/tape form and/or readers upon request. Please contact Technical Services Division at (628) 652-3730, providing 72 hours notice will help to ensure availability.

To request a sign language interpreter, reader, materials in alternative formats, or other accommodations for a disability, please contact Technical Services Division at (628) 652-3730. Providing 72 hours’ notice will help to ensure availability.

Materials are available in alternate formats on request.