RESOURCE COLLECTION
Information sheets for DBI
Documents that clarify building code implementation for various construction topics.
Documents
Disabled access
DA-01
Upcoming
Reserved
DA-02
Disabled Access Upgrade Compliance Checklist Package (For Existing Buildings Only).
DA-03
Chapter 11A Multi-Family Dwelling Unit Kitchen Cabinets
DA-04
The Use of Power Door Operators in Lieu of Level Landings at Doors
DA-05
Use of Powered Door Operators in Lieu of Exterior and Interior Doors and Gates Side Clearances and Opening Force is Existing Buildings
DA-06
Upcoming
Reserved
DA-07
Rails and Barriers for Protruding Objects
DA-08
Upcoming
Reserved
DA-09
Multi-Family Dwelling Parking Requirements
DA-10
Restrooms Within A Reasonable Distance
DA-11
Multi-family Dwelling Requirements for Common Area Kitchens, Dwelling Unit Kitchen, Bathroom, Showers, Entry Doors and Mailboxes
DA-12
Path of Travel Obligations for Seismic Mitigation Projects in Mixed Use Buildings
DA-13
Change of Use and Occupancy, and Path of Travel Upgrades
DA-14
Bar Top and Counters
DA-15
Requirements for drinking fountains and bottle-filling (drink tap) stations.
DA-16
Signage for All-Gender Toilet Facilities
DA-17
Accessible Business Entrance Program
DA-18
Upcoming
Reserved
DA-19
Vertically Elevated Doorways in Multifamily Dwellings (Stoops)
DA-20
Applying for Building Permit Using Category Compliance Checklist Compliance Form for the Accessible Business Entrance Program
Egress
EG-01
Exiting and fire sprinkler requirements for roof decks.
EG-02
Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings (EEROs) to Yard or Court for Existing or New Buildings with Group R-3 Occupancies
EG-03
Exiting Requirements for Additions and Alterations to Existing Non-Sprinklered R-3 Occupancies Not Exceeding 3-Stories
EG-04
Upcoming
RESERVED
EG-05
Local equivalencies for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Unit Legalization
Electrical
E-01
Routing and Submittal Requirements for New Construction of High Rise Buildings and New Low Rise Residential Buildings with More Than 50 Units.
E-02 HELD FOR REVISION
Upcoming
E-03
License Requirements for Electrical Permit Issuance and Installations
E-05
Electric Fire Pump Installation Guidelines
Fire safety
FS-01
Combustible Roof Decks - Allowable Materials and Area
FS-02 Upcoming
RESERVED
FS-03
Automatic sprinkler requirements for Additions and Alterations in Existing Non-Sprinklered R-3 Occupancies with 4-Stories or Resulting in 4-Stories
FS-04
Fire Safety Requirements for Wood-frame Buildings during Construction
FS-05
Sprinkler Systems Requirements for Addition or Legalization of Dwelling Unit
FS-06
Fire Protection for Residential Decks and Deck Stairways in Rear or Side Yard
FS-07
Elevator Lobbies in High-Rise Buildings
FS-12 May 5, 2023
Accessory Dwelling Units – Group R3 Occupancy Change, Sprinkler Requirements, and Unit Separation Requirements
FS-13
Building and Fire Requirements for Residential Subdivisions
General
G-01
Signature on Plans
G-02
Approval of Various Plan Review Procedures
G-03 Upcoming
HELD FOR REVISION: Assigning Street Addresses
G-04
Signs
G-05
Affixing Building Enlargement Description Stamp
G-06 Upcoming
HELD FOR REVISION: Cancellation, Withdrawal, Extension and Reactivation of Permit Applications That Are Not Issued
G-07
Process for requesting approval to apply the California Historical Building Code to a project
G-08 Upcoming
RESERVED
G-09
Unsafe Buildings, Structure or Property or Public Nuisance Abatement Procedure
G-10 Upcoming
RESERVED
G-11 Upcoming
HELD FOR REVISION
G-12
Priority Permit Process Guidelines for Projects Providing 100% Affordable Housing and Projects Providing less than 100% Affordable Housing
G-13
Construction Cost Estimate for Determination of Permit Fee or Refund
G-14
Various Ordinance and Resolutions
G-15
Documenting Removal or Loss of Dwelling Units Checklist
G-16 Upcoming
HELD FOR REVISION: Disclosure from Owner, Agent and Contractor at Building Permit Application Submittal and Permit Issuance
G-17
Legalization of Dwelling Units Installed Without a Permit
G-19
Permit Processing Guidelines for Play Areas and Play Components at the City & County of San Francisco (City) Owned, Leased, or Publicly Funded Sites
G-20
Interim Criteria - Building Permit Application Routing to City Agencies
G-21
Products Acceptance
G-23
Addition of Dwelling Units per Ordinance Nos. 162-16, 95-17 and 162-17
G-24
Memorandum of Understanding Procedures for Plan Review and/or Inspection
G-25
Permit and Inspection Services Guidelines for Restaurant Alterations and New Construction
G-26
Clarification on Administrative Bulletin AB-035
G-27
Required Permits Listing for Residential Condominium Unit
G-28
Properties Subject to the Floodplain Management Ordinance
G-29
Commercial to Residential Adaptive Reuse - Code Provisions; Resource Sheet
Green building
GB-01 Upcoming
Superseded by Administrative Bulletin 093
GB-02
Material Reduction and Recovery Plan (MRRP)
Interior environment
IE-01
Natural Light
IE-02
Sizing of yards and courts adjacent to exterior openings that provide required natural light or ventilation
Mechanical
M-01 Upcoming
Reserved
M-02 Upcoming
Reserved
M-03
2022 Title-24 Energy/Green Forms for Single-Family Residential Buildings
M-04
2022 Title-24 Energy/Green Forms for Non-Residential, High-Rise Residential, and Hotel/Motel Buildings
M-05 Upcoming
Reserved
M-06
Compliance with Title-24 Installation, Verification, and Acceptance Requirements and SFGBC AB-093 Attachment E Requirements
M-07
Domestic Range Hood Requirements
M-08
2022 Title-24 Energy/Green Forms for Low-Rise Multi-Family Residential Buildings
Plumbing
P-01 Upcoming
RESERVED
P-02 Upcoming
RESERVED
P-03
Water-Conservation of Commercial Buildings
P-04
Plumbing Fixtures
P-05
Protecting Utility Lines Traversing New Foundations in Buildings
Structural
S-01 Upcoming
HELD FOR REVISION: Structural Submittal Requirements for (A) Tower Crane Foundation and Attachment Permit and (B) Foundation
S-02 Upcoming
RESERVED
S-03
Tension Anchors in UMBs
S-04
Demolition Permits
S-05
Geotechnical Report Requirements
S-06 Upcoming
RESERVED
S-07
Interpretation of SFBC Section 3402B, Exception 1
S-08 Upcoming
RESERVED
S-09
Permit Process for Earthquake Brace & Bolt (EBB) Program
S-10
Balconies, Decks, Projections, and other Exterior Elevated Elements
S-11
Procedure of Processing Private School Earthquake Evaluation Reports
S-12
Cross-Laminated Timber
S-13 Upcoming
HELD FOR REVISION: Errata in 2016 SFBC and SFEBC Structural Provisions
S-14
Special Inspection Qualification Guidelines for Inspection Agencies and Special Inspectors
S-15 Upcoming
RESERVED
S-16 Upcoming
RESERVED
S-17
Anchor Channels in Concrete Elements
S-18 Upcoming
Superseded by AB-083 and AB-111
S-19
Properties Subject to the Slope and Seismic Hazard Zone Protection Act (SSPA)
S-20 Upcoming
Superseded by AB-083 and AB-111
S-21 Upcoming
Superseded by AB-110
Current Practices
Building Permitting of Existing Laudromat Alterations
Building Permitting of Existing Laudromat Alterations
Continuous Tie-Down System Submittals memo
Continuous Tie-Down System Submittals memo
Site Permit Review Criteria
Site Permit Review Criteria memo
Frequently Asked Questions / Resource Sheets
Storage Sheds Exempt From a Building Permit
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Storage Sheds Exempt from requiring a Building Permit.
Commercial to Residential Adaptive Reuse
Commercial to Residential Adaptive Reuse resource sheet highlighting key provisions of IS G-29.
ADU Design & Permitting Resource Sheet
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Design & Permitting Resource Sheet - a general guide for obtaining a permit to construct an ADU