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Current San Francisco building codes
Find the building codes that apply to your permit application. If you file on or after January 1, 2026, you must use the 2025 California Codes and the 2025 San Francisco Code Amendments. There is no grace period.
Department of Building InspectionResources
2025 California Codes
2025 California Historical Building Code
2025 California Building Code, Volumes 1 & 2
2025 California Existing Building Code
2025 California Mechanical Code
2025 California Electrical Code
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2025 California Green Building Code
2025 California Plumbing Code
2025 California Energy Code
2025 San Francisco Codes
2025 San Francisco Electrical Code
2025 San Francisco Mechanical Code
2025 San Francisco Plumbing Code
2025 San Francisco Green Building Code
2025 San Francisco Housing Code
2025 San Francisco Existing Building Code
2025 San Francisco Building Code
The 2025 San Francisco Building Code will not be available on American Legal Publishing’s website until spring 2026. Until the official version is posted, use this document as the reference for your projects and inquiries.