All decisions
about 610 Board decisions about Building Code, in date order. Each links to its printed page.
- Supervisor Brown presented the Sheet Metal Contractors Association's communication on proposed Building Code amendments for chimneys and flues.
- Supervisor Mead proposed a Building Code amendment regulating chimney construction; referred to Public Buildings Committee.
- Supervisor Mead proposed an amendment to the Building Code on wire fabric for exterior stucco; referred to Building Committee.
- Proposed new Building Code section sets rules for wire fabric used under exterior stucco work.
- Proposed ordinance would set new floor area limits for Class C buildings in the Building Code, repealing Bill No. 1382.
- Building Code limits on floor area of Class C buildings proposed for final passage, repealing Bill No. 1382.
- Revised San Francisco Building Code definitions, covering flats, hotels, lodging houses and fireproofing, were finally passed.
- Judiciary Committee recommended codifying Ordinance 3116 on building heights into the Building Code; no final vote shown.
- Passed final an ordinance codifying the 1939 building height limit law as Section 233 of the Building Code.
- Ordinance amending Building Code Section 522 on wall construction and metal lath passed second reading, limiting plaster on sheathing to ninety days.
- The city set a 95-cent charge per copy for the pamphlet edition of the Building Code.
- Building Code wall rules amended to allow metal lath over gypsum sheathing for ninety days only; passed finally.
- A new San Francisco Building Code was presented and referred to Judiciary Committee for review.
- Proposed new Building Code, Bill 4287, debated in parts; home-building part taken up first, rest set for later Mondays.
- Supervisor Mead's motion sends the proposed citywide Building Code back to the Judiciary Committee for further hearings.
- Proposed Building Code sent back to the Judiciary Committee by a 6-5 vote after industry and organization objections.
- Consideration of the proposed new Building Code was set as a special order of business for February 24, 1947.
- Building Industry Conference Board and Fire Underwriters' comments on a proposed new Building Code were put off until June 4th.
- Consideration of the proposed Building Code was continued to a special order on June 4, 1947.
- Board began discussing proposed Building Code amendments on Article 23, Lateral Forces, with the Judiciary Committee chairman.
- The proposed Building Code, as amended, was passed for second reading by the Board of Supervisors.
- Board approved changed nail spacing and reinforcement thickness for metal reinforcement in the Building Code, by unanimous vote.
- Supervisors voted to lower the Building Code seating-capacity threshold from 400 to 300, over theatre association objections.
- Amendments to the proposed Building Code on construction, materials and fire limits were approved; the bill remains pending for June 9.
- Board rejected a Structural Engineers' Association amendment to the Building Code's lateral forces article.
- Motion to approve Advisory Board recommendations on garage ventilation in the proposed Building Code lost by six to four.
- Section on parking space in business structures deleted from the proposed Building Code and re-referred to the Judiciary Committee.
- Proposed approval of Advisory Board recommendations on temporary partitions in the Building Code lost for want of a second.
- Supervisors amended and approved Building Code rules allowing wood supports in one and two-family dwellings under waterproof membrane, with ventilation.
- Emergency $6,000 appropriation to advertise the proposed new Building Code was finally passed.
- Building Code passed, regulating construction, alteration, height, boilers and signs citywide, repealing the old Chapter I, Part II.
- A resolution commending people who helped prepare the new Building Code was referred to the Judiciary Committee.
- Supervisor J. Joseph Sullivan asked the Judiciary Committee to hold hearings on enforcing the new Building Code; referred to committee.
- Supervisors passed final an amendment to the Building Code on repairs and removal of heavily damaged buildings in fire limits.
- Ordinance amending the Building Code's maximum building height section was passed for second reading, sent to committee without recommendation.
- Board finally passed Bill 5290, amending the Building Code's section on maximum building height.
- Building Code change passed second reading so gasoline station buildings are not classed as garages or used to repair flammable-liquid vehicles.
- Building Code definitions of ceiling, gasoline filling stations and service stations passed second reading.
- Building Code definitions for ceilings, gasoline filling stations and service stations were continued for one week.
- Building Code limits on gasoline station buildings and flammable-liquid vehicle repairs were continued for one week.
- Building Code amendment redefining ceiling, gasoline filling stations and service stations was continued to June 14, 1948.
- Building Code change stopping gasoline station buildings from being classed as garages and limiting vehicle repairs passed second reading as amended.
- Board finally passed an ordinance changing Building Code definitions of ceiling, gasoline filling stations and service stations.
- Building Code amendment on hazardous use units, exits and fire escapes passed for second reading.
- Bill to amend Section 402 of the Building Code on repairing buildings within the fire limits was referred to Police Committee.
- Board finally passed amendments to the Building Code on hazardous use units, exits and fire escapes.
- Proposed Building Code change would bar rebuilding of certain fire-damaged buildings in the Fire Limits; outcome not shown on this page.
- Board finally passed a Building Code change barring rebuilding of fire-damaged Type 5 buildings in the fire limits.
- Building Trades Council urged tougher penalties for Building Code permit violations; the communication was referred to the Judiciary Committee.
- Supervisors passed on first reading a Building Code amendment repealing superseded ordinances and retitling the code.
- The Building Code was amended to repeal superseded ordinances and retitle it, passed on final reading.
- Supervisor Mancuso asked that the billboard and sign article of the Building Code go to the Judiciary Committee for possible revision.
- Proposed Building Code change defining institutional buildings as those housing more than six persons passed for second reading.
- Board passed an ordinance changing the Building Code's definition of institutional buildings housing more than six persons.
- Ordinance amending the Building Code on advertising signs beside freeways referred to joint committee.
- Ordinance regulating advertising signs next to Bay Shore Freeway was finally passed and codified into the Building Code.
- Building Code section regulating grading, excavating or filling of land was continued two weeks for City Attorney information.
- Proposed permit and fee rules for grading and filling land under the Building Code were put off until December 14, 1953.
- Proposed definition of a quarry and quarrying rules in the Building Code were put off until December 14, 1953.
- Proposed permit and fee rules for land grading and filling were sent back to committee.
- Proposed Building Code definition of quarry and quarrying rules were sent back to committee.
- Building Code rules for grading, excavating and filling land citywide passed for second reading.
- Proposed change to Building Code scope to cover quarrying, grading and filling of land.
- Board passed an ordinance adding Section 4112 to the Building Code, regulating grading, excavating and filling of land citywide.
- Board passed an ordinance expanding the Building Code's stated purpose to cover quarrying, grading, excavating and filling.
- Clerk authorized to request $16,057 to advertise, index and print the 1956 Building Code.
- $16,075 approved to print and index 1956 Building Code
- A $16,075 emergency appropriation to print the 1956 Building Code was referred to Finance Committee.
- Revised San Francisco Building Code passed for second reading, repealing Ordinance 4547 citywide.
- Emergency ordinance appropriating $16,075 to advertise, index and print the 1956 Building Code was finally passed.
- Board passed a revised San Francisco Building Code, replacing the 1939 code and repealing Ordinance No. 4547.
- Non-substantive errors in the 1939 Building Code, Ordinance 9630, would be corrected; passed for second reading.
- Substantive provisions of the Building Code, Ordinance 9630, would be revised to remove conflicts and errors; passed for second reading.
- Board passed an ordinance correcting substantive conflicts and errors in the city Building Code, Ordinance 9630.
- Consideration of $825 for Board of Examiners members' services was temporarily postponed pending a Building Code study.
- Time limit for public hearings on house moving permit applications changed by Building Code amendment, finally passed.
- Supervisor Sullivan's proposed change to Building Code exit rules for non-single-family buildings was referred to committee.
- Proposed Building Code amendment setting variable height limits in the Anzavista area was postponed one week pending a City Attorney opinion.
- Proposed building code change setting variable height limits in the Anzavista area was referred back to committee after a requested amendment.
- Building Code change setting minimum safety requirements for existing garment shops and factories passed first reading.
- Building Code amended to set minimum requirements for existing garment shops and factories, including hazardous occupancies.
- Proposed ordinance would change Building Code rules on advertising and posting signs on property in certain districts; passed for second reading.
- A final passage vote with no subject on this page
- Building Code change allowing automatic public parking structures of Type 4 construction passed second reading, then referred to Finance Committee.
- Building Code amended to allow automatic public parking structures, Type 4 construction; passed on final reading.
- Building code subsections made into separate sections
- Supervisors adopted five corrective amendments to the Building Code ordinance, which is set to pass for second reading as amended.
- Amendments to the Building Code, including corrected fire and structural provisions, passed for second reading as amended.
- Proposed rules for temporary street occupancy permits and material deposits were continued for one week, pending Building Code amendments.
- Amendments to the Building Code were continued one week to allow newspaper advertising of the ordinance's first reading.
- Building Code changes put off one week.
- The Board finally passed an ordinance amending, adding and deleting various sections of the city Building Code.
- Frame rule for buildings over thirteen stories may be dropped.
- Freeway and Candlestick Park sign rules sent to committee.
- Board passed on first reading comprehensive amendments to the Building Code covering permits and structural standards.
- Sweeping building code changes for construction
- New home building rules for windows and interior finishes approved.
- Board finally passed amendments to the Building Code on minimum window size and interior finishes in one- and two-family dwellings.
- Building Code amended to bar building permits on land the city plans to acquire for public use, unless health or safety requires.
- Proposed: fire-retardant wall studs allowed in some building types
- Fire-retardant studs allowed in certain building walls; first reading.
- New building rules on combustible materials, finishes and plastics
- Proposed Building Code change permitting fire-retardant studs and blocking in some interior partitions; final passage pending on next page.
- Building Code permit fee schedule revised, with refunds on prepaid chimney and flue permits, was finally passed.
- Board finally passed a companion ordinance amending and repealing Building Code sign rules for freeways and certain streets.
- Resolution affirming San Francisco's home rule over its Building Code was referred to the Governmental Services Committee.
- Resolution affirming San Francisco home rule over Building Code activities was continued for one week.
- Adopted a resolution affirming San Francisco's home rule over its Building Code and opposing state or federal building codes.
- Building Code change requires Board resolution approval before permits to connect buildings to BART subsurface space are granted.
- Proposed amendments to the revised Building Code were referred to the Governmental Services Committee for further consideration.
- Governmental Services Committee's new citywide Building Code moves toward passage as amended, with further amendments still pending before the Board.
- Board finally passed a new citywide Building Code, repealing the existing code, effective thirty days after mayoral approval.
- Building Code amendments correcting clerical errors and clarifying provisions were passed for second reading.
- Proposed Building Code article requiring inspection and correction of parapets and appendages on buildings, effective July 1, 1969.
- Companion pay change for city staff; vote not shown.
- Building Code amendment requiring inspection and repair of parapets and appendages on City buildings was finally passed, effective July 1, 1969.
- The Board fixed a new price for Building Code work, superseding the price set in Resolution 42-68.
- Board passed an ordinance correcting clerical errors and omissions in various sections of the Building Code.
- Building Code sign rules for Market Street put off
- Market Street signs over sidewalks may lose permits.
- Special sign district for Market Street from The Embarcadero to the Central Skyway overpass was created and finally passed.
- Building Code amendments on cross-references and clerical errors were continued one week on Supervisor Pelosi's motion.
- Building Code amendments fixing cross-references, clerical errors and partition relocation permits passed for second reading.
- Building rule fixes approved, including partition move permits
- Building Code supplement price reset, replacing older price
- Back pay for city [name withheld] approved
- Ordinance creating a Seismic Investigation and Hazard Survey Advisory Committee under the Building Code passed for second reading after referral to Finance Committee.
- Ordinance creating a Seismic Investigation and Hazard Survey Advisory Committee under the Building Code passed on first reading.
- Plastering Industry Promotion Bureau asked that the Building Code allow plaster over galvanized paper-backed lath; referred to committee.
- Building Code book price set at $7.40.
- Resolution endorsing local changes to the Building Code that differ from the 1970 Uniform Building Code was adopted.
- Rules for small repair garages in older buildings awaits final vote.
- Supervisor von Beroldingen asked the City Attorney to draft a change letting a [name withheld] firm print the Building Code; no objection.
- Extra charges proposed for copies of building records.
- Measure passed; subject not in this record
- Building violation notice rules sent to committee for review.
- Supervisor Francois asked the City Attorney to draft a Building Code change letting Public Works place liens for hazard-removal costs.
- Artists' residences sought as a category in the Building Code
- Building Code amendment setting terms for hardship loans from the Code Enforcement and Rehabilitation Fund passed second reading.
- Supervisor Walker's request to consider changing Building Code rules on 3-R reports was referred to the Governmental Services Committee.
- Supervisor Molinari requested hearings on the Building Code cost-assessment procedure; the request was referred to the Governmental Services Committee.
- Supervisor Silver's request on Building Code barriers to licensing large [name withheld] homes was referred to committee.
- Proposed Building Code change on flammable fuel in vehicle display areas was continued to January 4, 1982.
- Board passed on second reading a Building Code change on storing flammable fuel in vehicles in display areas.
- The Board finally passed an ordinance amending the Building Code on storing flammable fuel in vehicle tanks in display areas.
- The Board adopted a resolution continuing the Board of Examiners with its powers under the Building Code, Section 204.
- Proposed ordinance to exempt some areas from the Fire Zone under the Building Code was sent to Planning, Housing and Development Committee.
- Ordinance exempting certain areas from the fire zone under the Building Code passed for second reading.
- Supervisor Kennedy's ordinance amending the Building Code to exempt areas from the fire zone was finally passed.
- Supervisor Molinari proposed Building Code changes for licensing large [name withheld] homes; referred to Planning, Housing and Development Committee.
- Renne requested a draft ordinance amending Building Code rules for licensing large [name withheld] homes.
- Building Code permit fee schedules were amended to require annual Board review, and passed for second reading as amended.
- Building Code fee schedules were changed and a partition relocation fee section repealed; the ordinance was finally passed.
- Ordinance proposing Building Code changes for child day care centers to match State law was referred to committee.
- Board passed on first reading an ordinance conforming Building Code rules for child day care centers to State law.
- Board finally passed an ordinance amending the Building Code so child day care centers follow State law, sponsored by Supervisor Renne.
- Building Code amended to reduce plan check fees when a qualified third party checks permit application plans.
- Building Code amended so condominium owners in apartment houses can get hardship loans from the code enforcement fund; passed.
- A draft Building Code change on fire alarm systems and fire escapes was referred to the Planning, Housing and Development Committee.
- A proposed Building Code change would require notice to adjacent owners when a demolition permit is issued, referred to committee.
- Proposed Building Code change to drop one-hour fire-rated feature rules for sprinklered buildings was sent back to committee.
- Proposed ordinance amending the Building Code to allow alternatives to one-hour corridor walls in sprinklered buildings.
- Ordinance changing Building Code rules on Code Enforcement Rehabilitation Fund loan eligibility passed for second reading.
- Board passed an ordinance amending the Building Code so more owners qualify for Code Enforcement Rehabilitation Fund loans.
- Consideration of an ordinance updating Police Code references to revised Building Code sections was continued to November 18, 1985.
- Police Code security requirements update passed for second reading as amended, correcting references to revised Building Code sections.
- Board passed on final reading an ordinance correcting Police Code references to revised Building Code sections.
- Building Code amended to give more time for work under specified demolition permits, finally passed on the Board's recommendation.
- A proposed Building Code change on public notice of permit issuance was referred to the Planning, Housing and Development Committee.
- Building Code change on public notice of permit applications continued to March 10, 1986.
- Proposed ordinance would change Building Code rules on notifying the public of building permit applications and issuance.
- Supervisor Walker asks the City Attorney to draft a Building Code change requiring mailed notice to tenants when alteration permits are issued.
- Supervisor Silver proposes Building Code rules for facade and window earthquake movement; sent to Planning committee.
- Draft ordinance proposed to clarify Building Code exemptions for structures owned by state educational institutions; referred to committee.
- Building Code change lets the Abatement Appeals Board grant up to ten-year moratoriums to protect low and moderate income housing.
- Supervisor Walker's proposed Building Code change exempting State educational institutions from permits was referred to committee.
- A draft ordinance to allow childcare above the first story under the Building Code was referred to the Planning, Housing and Development Committee.
- Building permit applications and issuances must now be notified under a Building Code change, finally passed by the Board.
- Building Code amended to allow childcare above the first story; ordinance finally passed.
- Building Code change exempting state educational institutions from building permits passed for second reading as amended.
- Building Code amended to exempt State educational institutions from building permit requirements, passed on final reading.
- Building Code amended to require notice of building permit applications and issuance; passed for second reading as amended.
- Supervisors Ward and Hsieh asked the City Attorney to draft a Building Code change requiring permits for alterations that demolish structures.
- Building Code amended so business signs must be removed when the business ends; finally passed on consent.
- Ordinance passed amending the Building Code's fee schedules, setting an effective date and extending its sunset clause.
- Supervisor Walker proposed changing Building Code rules on permit changes required by the Board of Permit Appeals; referred to Public Works Committee.
- Ordinance raising Building Code fees for strong-motion instrumentation was finally passed, effective January 1, 1988.
- Strong-motion instrument fees in the Building Code were increased, passed as an emergency ordinance on January 11, 1988.
- Supervisors passed on second reading a Building Code change requiring building permits for reroofing, operative July 1, 1988.
- Passed for second reading an ordinance changing Building Code rules for permit changes required by the Board of Permit Appeals.
- Building Code now governs changes to approved permits that the Board of Permit Appeals requires, with condition compliance.
- City Attorney was requested to draft a Building Code change requiring earthquake gas shut-off valves in new and sold properties.
- Building Code amendment on demolition and site-permit notice to neighbours passed first reading as amended, after Land Use Committee recommendation.
- Building Code amendment on block notice and site permit procedure continued to September 12, 1988.
- Proposed Building Code change requiring 300-foot mailed notice for demolition permits was continued.
- Building Code ordinance requiring neighbour notice of demolition permits passed for second reading as amended.
- Public Works ordinance changing Building Code fee schedules and sidewalk fees passed for second reading.
- Public Works proposed amending the Building Code's fee schedules and sidewalk fees; the Board's action is not yet recorded.
- Proposed Building Code change to Bureau of Building Inspection fee schedules, effective July 1, 1989; outcome not shown on this page.
- Building Code inspection fee schedules for the Department of Public Works are changed, effective July 1, 1989.
- Public Works proposes a Building Code fee schedule to implement the Commercial Energy Conservation Ordinance; outcome not shown here.
- Board finally passed a Building Code ordinance setting fees for commercial energy conservation compliance, proposed by Public Works.
- A new San Francisco Building Code replacing the old Part II, Chapter I code was finally passed.
- Proposed Building Code rules for crane safety inspections; referred to Public Works Committee.
- Proposed Building Code change requiring certificates for crane operators; referred to Public Works Committee.
- Building Code changes on crane safety and special inspection, amended, passed for second reading.
- Building Code amended to raise certain building inspection fees and the investigation fee for work done without a permit.
- Proposed Building Code change on asbestos work notices in apartments and residential hotels passed for second reading as amended.
- Building Code change requires sign posting and affidavits for asbestos work in apartments and residential hotels, passed.
- Building Code change raising Bureau of Building Inspection fees passed on first reading.
- Building Code amended to raise Bureau of Building Inspection fees; ordinance finally passed.
- Proposed ordinance to exempt state-licensed residential board and care homes from certain Building Code requirements was referred to committee.
- Proposed Building Code change requiring fire-resistive glazing to meet safety glazing rules, referred to committee.
- Proposed citywide amendments to the Building Code, a companion measure to File 114-92-1; referred to Economic and Social Policy Committee.
- Building Code fee for energy reports and certificates proposed by Public Works passed for second reading.
- Ordinance changing the fee for building energy reports and certificates under the Building Code passed finally.
- Building Code amendments adding and changing sections passed on first reading, with Public Works sponsoring.
- Bureau of Building Inspection fees increased by ordinance amending the Building Code, passed on final reading.
- Bureau of Building Inspection fee increase ordinance finally passed, amending the Building Code.
- Ordinance amending the city Building Code, covering existing buildings, dwellings and fire safety, passed for second reading.
- Building Code amended with new sections on existing buildings and fire protection, finally passed as Ordinance 156-92.
- Earthquake retrofit rules for unreinforced masonry buildings passed first reading in the Building Code ordinance.
- Building Code amended to tighten notice requirements for demolition or substantial alteration of unreinforced masonry buildings; passed.
- Supervisors passed on first reading an ordinance setting fees to administer the unreinforced masonry building retrofit program.
- Building Code amended to impose fees for administering the unreinforced masonry building retrofit program, finally passed.
- Building Code change would let repaired city-owned buildings under earthquake safety bonds keep older systems; sent to committee.
- Supervisor Hsieh's proposed Building Code repair standards for damaged buildings were referred to the Economic and Social Policy Committee.
- Proposed substitute Building Code change easing electrical and safety rules for repairs to city-owned buildings, sent to committee.
- Building Code relief lets city buildings repaired under safety bonds keep existing systems if they are safe and unaltered.
- Proposed Building Code change adds Section 328 governing boiler inspection; referred to Budget Committee.
- A proposed ordinance would exempt certain apartment houses from Building Code lateral force requirements; its outcome continues on the next page.
- Ordinance proposed by Supervisor Kennedy would amend the Building Code on boiler inspection; outcome not shown on this page.
- Ordinance 163-93, sponsored by Supervisor Kennedy, amends the Building Code on boiler inspection and adds Section 328, passed finally.
- Building Code amended to set new fees for boiler inspections under new Section 328; passed into law.
- Supervisor Bierman proposed changes to Building Code hearing notices, listing violations and penalties; referred to Housing and Land Use Committee.
- Building Code amended so hearing notices list code violations and penalties; finally passed on consent calendar.
- Building Code amended so posted hearing notices must list building code violations and cite penalties, sponsored by Supervisor Bierman.
- Supervisor Hsieh proposes amending the Building Code so city-acquired or leased buildings meet Section 104(f); sent to committee.
- Building Code criteria for retrofitting unreinforced masonry buildings over six stories were revised for earthquake safety.
- Ordinance proposed to exempt health care facilities from the Building Code rule requiring aerators on sink faucets; referred to Housing and Land Use Committee.
- Supervisors passed on second reading an ordinance revising Building Code permit time limits and owner notice requirements.
- Building Code amended to extend permit application deadlines and revise owner notice requirements; passed as final ordinance.
- Building Code amended to exempt health care facilities from installing sink aerators; finally passed.
- Building Code amended to create an Unreinforced Masonry Building Appeals Board and set its fees.
- A new 1995 San Francisco Building Code, with local amendments, passed for second reading as amended, effective December 29, 1995.
- Building Code updated to the 1994 Uniform Building Code and 1995 California amendments, effective December 29, 1995.
- Ordinance letting buildings on closing military bases meet Building Code rules gradually over up to ten years was referred to committee.
- Building Code change letting structures on closed military bases comply gradually over up to 10 years passed for second reading.
- Ordinance letting buildings on closing military bases meet Building Code rules gradually over up to 10 years was finally passed.
- Proposal to repeal the 1995 San Francisco Building Code and readopt the 1994 Uniform Building Code was referred to committee.
- The 1995 Building Code is readopted on second reading
- Proposed Building Code changes clarifying enforcement and owner and contractor duties for lead paint work on exteriors.
- Building Code re-enactment ordinance referred to the Housing and Social Policy Committee.
- Proposed Building Code changes on lead paint work on building exteriors passed first reading.
- The Board of Supervisors finally passed Ordinance 317-99, re-enacting the 1998 San Francisco Building Code without modification.
- The 1998 San Francisco Building Code is re-enacted permanently without change, passed on first reading by the Board.
- Committee recommended changes to Building Code rules on lead paint during exterior building work.
- A new San Francisco Building Code ordinance was sent to the Housing and Social Policy Committee for review.
- Building Code rules on lead paint disturbed during exterior building work were clarified and rewritten; ordinance finally passed.
- Supervisors Teng and Bierman proposed that Building Code permits for dwellings likely to house protected [name withheld] follow Chapter 87; assigned to committee.
- An errata note corrects Supervisor Teng's earlier amendment to the 1999 Building Code, which is treated as adopted.
- Hearing on a legislative draft of the 1998 San Francisco Building Code was received and sent to the Housing and Social Policy Committee.
- Hearing on a legislative draft to the 1998 San Francisco Building Code was continued to October 19, 1999.
- Building Code change calculating annual apartment house fees by number of units instead of rooms was finally passed.
- Building Code exception on exits from Group R occupancy buildings proposed for repeal, passed on first reading.
- Building Code exit rule for Group R occupancy buildings was amended by repealing Exception 7 and passed finally.
- Supervisors passed on first reading an ordinance clarifying seismic upgrade rules for repairing damaged buildings under the Building Code.
- Damaged buildings need not meet full current seismic standards when repaired, under a Building Code change passed as an ordinance.
- A new San Francisco Building Code was passed, replacing the existing citywide building code, from the Building Inspection Department.
- Supervisor Sandoval proposed a new San Francisco Building Code, sent to the Public Works and Public Protection Committee.
- Proposed new San Francisco Building Code, which would replace the existing code, passed on first reading.
- Passed final adoption of a rewritten San Francisco Building Code, replacing the old version, with a companion measure.
- Ordinance raising Building Inspection Department service fees under Section 110 of the Building Code was finally passed.
- Supervisor Daly's technical corrections to the Building Code, including residential demolition rules, passed on first reading.
- Board passed on final reading technical corrections to the Building Code, including rules on residential demolition and permit submittals.
- Building code cleanup proposed; includes home demolition rules
- Supervisor Daly proposed Building Code technical corrections; assigned to Land Use Committee under the 30-day rule.
- Technical corrections to the Building Code, including unlawful residential demolition rules, passed on first reading.
- Technical corrections to the Building Code, including unlawful residential demolition rules, passed on first reading.
- Technical corrections to the Building Code, including residential demolition rules, passed on first reading.
- Building Code technical corrections passed, fixing typographical errors and moving permit and unlawful residential demolition provisions.
- Building Code restrictions for activities at Hunters Point Shipyard to address residual contamination were assigned to the Land Use Committee.
- The Board finally passed a Building Code section setting special restrictions for activities at the Hunters Point Shipyard.
- The Board enacted an ordinance letting buildings on Treasure Island and Hunters Point comply with the Building Code gradually over seven years.
- Streets in the Hunters Point Shipyard to be closed for good
- Technical corrections to the city's lead-paint removal rules in the Building Code were passed on first reading.
- Ordinance finally passed amending several Building Code sections on surveyor submittals, occupancy approval, and drainage, at the Building Inspection Department's request.
- Mirkarimi's proposal to amend several Building Code sections; the outcome appears on the next page.
- Building Code amendments letting land surveyors prepare submittal documents passed on first reading.
- Stricter lead paint work rules; first reading passed, not yet law.
- Changes to building rules for builders and surveyors sent to committee.
- Supervisor Mirkarimi proposes amending several Building Code sections; the outcome appears on a later page.
- Building rules updated on surveyors, occupancy approval, and drains.
- Ordinance on mechanical ventilation of bathrooms in the Building Code was finally passed by the Board.
- Mayor's proposed Building Code ordinance would require official placards to warn of unsafe buildings after disasters, sent to the Rules committee.
- A substitute Building Code ordinance creating a Northwest Mt. Sutro Slope Protection Area was sent to committee by Supervisor Elsbernd.
- Board passed on first reading a new 2007 San Francisco Building Code replacing the existing citywide building code.
- Proposed new 2007 San Francisco Building Code was assigned to the Land Use Committee under the 30-day rule.
- Mayor's ordinance adding Section 102.21 to the Building Code requires official placards warning of unsafe buildings after disasters; passed on first reading.
- Extra checks proposed for building on the northwest Mount Sutro slope
- An ordinance proposed by the Mayor would add a Building Code section on post-disaster safety assessment placards.
- An ordinance requiring official placards to warn of unsafe building occupancies after disasters was finally passed, amending the Building Code.
- Extra building checks made law on the northwest Mount Sutro slope
- Building Code fee schedule adjusted for permits and inspections; ordinance finally passed as 122-08.
- Building Inspection Department's ordinance adjusting Building Code permit fees was substituted and sent to commissions for review.
- Proposed Building Code fee adjustments, requested by the Building Inspection Department, were referred to Planning for determination.
- Proposed ordinance would require construction dust control measures under a new Building Code section.
- Passed on first reading an ordinance adjusting Building Code permit, inspection and other fees, proposed by the Building Inspection Department.
- Proposed Building Code amendment would adjust permit and inspection fees; sent to Budget and Finance Committee.
- Building Code fee changes were referred to the Youth Commission and Small Business Commission for review and comment.
- Board passed on first reading an ordinance adjusting Building Code fees for permits, inspections and other actions.
- Passed final an ordinance adjusting Building Code fees for permits, inspections and other actions.
- Extra review proposed for building permits on Bernal Heights' south slope
- Mayor proposes a Building Code procedure for collecting development impact fees through the Department of Building Inspection, with an administrative fee.
- Mayor proposes a Building Code procedure for the Department of Building Inspection to collect development impact fees; referred to department.
- Building Code fee adjustment was referred from the Budget and Finance Subcommittee, with the outcome on the next page.
- Building Code change requiring registration of vacant or abandoned buildings was sent to Land Use and Economic Development Committee.
- Ordinance amending Building Code fees, permit requirements and inspections passed on first reading.
- Passed on final reading, the ordinance amends the Building Code's fee schedules, permit requirements and inspections citywide.
- Proposed 2010 San Francisco Building Code replacing the 2007 code was assigned to the Land Use Committee under the 30-day rule.
- Proposed 2010 residential code amendments to the San Francisco Building Code were assigned to the Land Use Committee under the 30-day rule.
- Proposed new 2010 San Francisco Building Code passed on first reading, operative January 1, 2011.
- Proposed 2010 California Residential Code added to San Francisco Building Code, passed on first reading.
- Board passed on first reading an ordinance changing how development fee deferral surcharges are calculated under the Building Code.
- Public hearing scheduled on a proposed resolution confirming delinquent Building Code enforcement charges submitted by the Department of Building Inspection.
- Minimum size for tiny studio apartments to be cut.
- Smaller minimum size for small apartments proposed.
- Plan for smaller minimum apartment size delayed to September.
- Proposed ordinance changing Building Code permit extension rules and fees was sent to the Land Use Committee.
- Building permit fees and renewal rules proposed; sent to committee
- Building permit fees and expiry rules sent to committee.
- Supervisor Chiu's proposed Building Code seismic standards ordinance was referred to the Land Use and Economic Development Committee.
- Building permit expiry rules and fees changed on first reading
- New earthquake standards for buildings approved by the city
- Proposed 2013 Building Code replacing the 2010 code, operative January 1, 2014, referred to the Land Use Committee.
- Proposed local amendments adding the 2013 California Residential Code to the Building Code, referred to the Land Use Committee.
- A proposed ordinance adopting the 2013 Building Code in place of the 2010 code was assigned to the Land Use committee under the 30-day rule.
- Home building rules updated to 2013 state code; sent to committee.
- 2013 home-building rules: first vote passed, final pending.
- Board passed on first reading an ordinance repealing the 2010 Building Code and enacting a 2013 Building Code, operative January 1, 2014.
- Board passed on first reading an ordinance incorporating the 2013 California Residential Code into the Building Code, operative January 1, 2014.
- Building permit fees cut 7% for six months; first vote.
- Unpaid building code enforcement charges listed for assessment
- Hearing on Building Code rules for new accessory dwelling units was sent to the Land Use and Economic Development Committee.
- Mayor's proposal to extend a 7% reduction in Building Code staff service fees was assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.
- Building Code fees for staff services cut 7% until October 31, 2015 passed on first reading.
- Building fee cut of 7% extended to Oct 2015; final vote pending.
- Building permit fees stay 7% lower until October 31, 2015
- Building Code staff service fees stay reduced by 7 percent until October 31, 2015, extended by ordinance.
- Building permit fee schedule changes proposed.
- Unpaid building-code charges on properties to be confirmed.
- Proposed: buildings in probate skip vacancy registration up to two years.
- Building Code assessment resolution continued to August 2
- Amendments to the Building Code assessment report carried
- Building Code violation assessments hearing continued to August 2
- Building Code assessment hearing reopened, then heard and filed
- Building violation costs charged to owners approved, amended
- New 2016 Existing Building Code sent to committee
- New 2016 Building Code sent to the land use committee
- Residential building requirements added to the 2016 Building Code, referred
- New 2016 Building Code passes first reading
- Residential building rules folded into the Building Code, first reading
- New 2016 Existing Building Code passes first reading
- Residential building rules folded into the Building Code, proposed
- New rules for existing buildings
- New 2016 Existing Building Code proposed for San Francisco
- Rules for homes added to the building code
- New 2016 Building Code proposed to replace the 2013 edition
- New 2016 building rules passed, replacing 2013 version
- Building Inspection Commission review of Board bills sent to committee
- More time to make buildings wheelchair-accessible sent to committee
- Recovering third party expert costs on permits sent to committee
- More time for disability access work in older buildings passed
- Building Code slope protection rules proposed for correction
- Slope protection Building Code change sent to committee
- More time proposed for mandatory disability access improvements
- More time granted for businesses to meet disability access rules
- Fiber-ready cabling for new buildings sent to committee
- Streamlined solar permits sent to the Land Use Committee
- Faster permits proposed for solar energy systems
- Slope protection rules tightened for steep properties
- Slope protection rules sent to the Land Use Committee
- Waiver of building investigation fees for cannabis registrants referred
- Faster permits proposed for electric vehicle charging stations
- Faster electric vehicle charger permits sent to committee
- Permit applicants to pay outside expert costs, passes first reading
- Permit applicants must pay outside expert costs
- Permit applicants to pay outside expert costs, proposed
- Investigation fees waived for cannabis registrants, passes first reading
- Cannabis registrants' investigation fees waived and refunded
- Investigation fees to be waived for cannabis registrants
- Disability access deadline changes sent to the land use committee
- More time proposed for disability access work on shopfronts
- Slope protection changes held on first reading until May 8
- Longer disability access deadlines passed on first reading
- Building change to go to the state building standards commission
- More time proposed for disability access work in public buildings
- Slope Protection Act to cover properties above 25% average grade
- Building change to go to the state building standards commission
- More time proposed for disability access work in public buildings
- Building owners get longer deadlines for disability access work
- Building change to go to the state building standards commission
- Slope and seismic hazard rules passed on first reading as amended
- Slope and seismic protection to cover slopes above 4:1 grade
- Building Inspection Commission review of Board legislation sent to committee
- Slope Protection Act renamed for slope and seismic hazard zones
- Slope Protection Act rewrite for steep properties put forward
- Building change to go to the state building standards commission
- Building rules for steep and seismic-hazard lots now final
- Slope and seismic protection to cover slopes above 4:1 grade
- Building Inspection Commission review of Board bills sent to committee
- Penalties proposed for paving a front yard without a permit
- Front yard paving penalties sent to the land use committee
- Building commission review of supervisors' bills passes first reading
- Building code review of proposed legislation finally passed
- Building panel to review supervisors' building-rule proposals
- Electric vehicle charger permit ordinance sent to committee
- Faster permits for electric vehicle chargers proposed
- Penalty proposed for paving a front yard without a permit
- Penalty for paving a front yard passed on first reading
- Penalty proposed for paving a front yard without a permit
- Front yard paving penalty to go to the state commission
- Faster permits for electric vehicle chargers put forward
- Faster permits for electric vehicle chargers passed on first reading
- Yearly fees and checks for empty shopfronts sent to committee
- New penalty for paving front yards without permit approved
- Faster permits for electric car charging stations
- Electric vehicle charging permit rules to go to state regulators
- Faster permits proposed for electric vehicle charging stations
- Building fee waiver for affordable housing and extra flats referred
- Yearly fees and inspections for vacant storefronts passed first reading
- Registration fees and inspections proposed for vacant storefronts
- Empty storefront owners must now register and pay yearly fees
- Faster permits proposed for solar energy systems
- Faster permits for solar energy systems pass first reading
- Faster permits proposed for solar energy systems
- Solar permit rules to go to the state on passage
- Faster permits for solar energy systems approved
- Building fee waiver proposed for affordable housing and added units
- Affordable housing fee waiver sent back to committee
- Fee waiver for affordable housing and accessory flats passed first reading
- Fee waiver proposed for affordable housing and accessory flats
- Building fees now waived for affordable homes and in-law units
- New 2019 Building Code sent to the land use committee
- New 2019 Existing Building Code sent to the land use committee
- New 2019 Existing Building Code passed on first reading
- New 2019 Building Code passed on first reading
- New 2019 Building Code up for final passage
- Six more months to make shop entrances wheelchair accessible, proposed
- New 2019 building rules
- New 2019 Existing Building Code finally passed
- New 2019 Existing Building Code up for final passage
- Deadlines extended for disabled access work, on first reading
- Deadline pushed back for disability access upgrades at businesses
- Ban on construction cutting tenants' water sent to committee
- Later earthquake retrofit deadline for wood-frame buildings sent to committee
- Construction may not cut tenants' water or power during the pandemic
- Ban proposed on construction cutting tenants' water or power
- Wood-frame earthquake retrofit deadline pushed to September 2021, passed
- Wood-frame building earthquake retrofit deadline pushed back
- Wood-frame earthquake retrofit deadline to move to September 2021
- Ban on construction cutting tenants' water sent to committee
- Curbs proposed on construction that cuts tenants' water or power
- New buildings would have to run on electricity alone
- All-electric rule for new buildings put off to November
- All-electric rule for new buildings put to a vote
- Bid to keep gas for commercial kitchens fails
- New buildings would have to run on electricity alone
- All-electric rule amended to start in June 2021
- All-electric building rule put to a vote
- All-electric rule for new buildings passes first reading
- All-electric rule to be sent to the state building commission
- New buildings in San Francisco must now be all-electric
- New buildings would have to run on electricity alone
- Tighter building rules for repeat violators sent to committee
- Fee waivers for accessory dwelling units sent to committee
- Ban on cutting tenants' water for construction sent to committee
- Construction that cuts tenants' water up for reenactment
- Accessory dwelling unit fee waiver put off to March 2
- Building fees would be waived for accessory dwelling units
- Accessory dwelling unit fee waiver passed on first reading
- Ban on work that cuts tenants' water or power extended
- Building fee waiver for accessory dwelling units taken up again
- Fee waiver amended to note rent control on new units
- Construction cutting off tenants' water or power stays banned
- Reenactment sought of limits on construction that cuts tenants' water
- Fee waiver for extra homes approved
- Tougher controls on builders with repeat violations passed first reading
- Building fees waived for accessory dwelling units to 2023
- Tougher controls proposed on builders with repeat violations
- Tougher rules for builders with repeat violations
- Two more years for disability access work sent to committee
- Disability access deadlines for shops extended on first reading
- Deadline for accessible entrances at public buildings pushed back
- Two more years proposed for disability access work
- Rules on construction cutting off tenants' water sent to committee
- Replacing the 2019 Existing Building Code with a 2022 version proposed
- The 2022 Existing Building Code sent to committee
- A new 2022 Building Code proposed to replace the 2019 one
- The 2022 Building Code sent to committee
- New 2022 Existing Building Code passed on first reading
- New 2022 Building Code passed on first reading
- The city's building code to be replaced with the 2022 edition
- The Existing Building Code to be replaced with a 2022 version
- The 2019 Building Code to be replaced by the 2022 edition
- The Existing Building Code to be replaced with a 2022 version
- The 2019 Building Code to be replaced by the 2022 edition
- New 2022 building rules approved
- New 2022 Existing Building Code finally passed
- The Existing Building Code to be replaced with a 2022 version
- Streamlined site permit review sent to committee
- Facade inspections for tall buildings sent to committee
- Façade inspections required for tall buildings, passed on first reading
- Façade checks now required for tall buildings
- Façade inspection reports proposed for buildings of 15 stories
- Building inspection fees would rise by 15%
- Building fee rise put off to July 18
- Faster site permit review proposed in the Building Code
- Fifteen percent rise proposed in building inspection fees
- Faster site permit review passed on first reading
- Building inspection fees raised 15% on first reading
- Faster site permit reviews for building projects approved
- Waiver of vacant storefront registration fees sent to committee
- Fifteen percent rise proposed in building inspection fees
- Faster site permit review proposed in the Building Code
- Building inspection fees rise approved
- Longer deadlines for disability access improvements sent to committee
- Window inspections for tall buildings sent to committee
- Findings behind the 2022 Building Code to be amended
- Vacant storefront registration fee suspension sent to the budget committee
- Window inspections required on buildings of fifteen storeys, first reading
- Window inspections required on buildings of fifteen storeys, finally passed
- Buildings of 15+ storeys must submit window inspection reports; approved
- Later deadlines for disabled access to shops passed a first reading
- More time proposed for disability access at public buildings
- Extra time granted for older buildings' disability access upgrades
- Building Inspection fees to be adjusted, sent to committee
- Vacant storefront rules eased during infrastructure work, sent to committee
- Building Inspection fees adjusted, passed on first reading
- Building Inspection fees to be adjusted under the Building Code
- Building inspection fee changes
- Storefronts vacant from construction exempted from registration, first reading
- Deadlines for disability access improvements extended on first reading
- Extended deadlines for older businesses' disability access upgrades approved
- Storefronts emptied by street construction now exempt from registration
- Storefronts vacant from construction up for exemption from registration
- Deadlines for disability access improvements up for final passage
- Drawings no longer needed for simple use changes, sent to committee
- Gas piping rule for new construction sent to committee
- New electric-ready buildings could still install gas for some appliances
- Architect drawings excused for simple use changes, sent to committee
- Dropping architect's drawings for some change-of-use permits sent to committee
- Architect's drawings dropped for some change-of-use permits on first reading
- Architect's drawings dropped for some change-of-use permits, proposed
- Gas appliance building rules sent to the special meeting
- Gas pipes for some appliances proposed for new buildings
- Gas appliance rules to go to state building regulators
- Gas appliance building rules passed on first reading
- Architect drawings no longer required for some change-of-use permits
- Adoption of state existing building code chapters put forward
- Public comment heard on gas pipes in new buildings
- Gas pipes for some appliances proposed for new buildings
- Existing building code chapters sent to the land use committee
- New buildings may now install gas pipes for some appliances
- Survey of earthquake-vulnerable concrete buildings proposed with voluntary retrofit standards
- Concrete building earthquake survey and retrofit standards passed first reading
- The concrete building rules go to the California Building Standards Commission
- Survey of earthquake-prone concrete buildings
- Survey of earthquake-vulnerable concrete buildings up for final passage
- All-electric rule proposed for buildings undergoing major renovations
- All-electric renovation rule sent to the land use committee
- All-electric rule proposed for buildings undergoing major renovations
- All-electric renovation ordinance substituted and sent back to committee
- Major renovations must go all-electric, passing a first vote
- Deferring building fees for affordable housing sent to committee
- Dropping local lighting and rooftop building rules sent to committee
- Major renovations must go all-electric, passing a first vote
- New expiry deadlines for building permits sent to committee
- Major renovations must now convert to all-electric buildings
- Major renovations must go all-electric, with some exceptions
- Major renovations must now convert to all-electric buildings
- Dropping local lighting and rooftop building rules passes first reading
- A new 2025 Existing Building Code sent to committee
- A new 2025 Existing Building Code sent to committee
- Local rules on building lighting, rooftops and driveways removed
- A new 2025 Building Code sent to committee
- Local lighting and rooftop building rules finally dropped
- Affordable housing projects may delay fees, passed on first reading
- Affordable housing projects could delay paying administrative fees
- Affordable housing projects may now put off some admin fees
- Permits for hydrogen fueling stations sent to committee
- New 2025 Building Code passes first reading
- New 2025 Existing Building Code proposed to replace the 2022 one
- New 2025 Existing Building Code passes first reading
- New 2025 Existing Building Code finally passed
- New 2025 Building Code finally passed
- New 2025 Existing Building Code proposed to replace the 2022 one
- New 2025 Existing Building Code proposed to replace the 2022 one
- New 2025 Building Code proposed to replace the 2022 one
- Building permit expiry timelines rewritten on first reading
- Building permit expiry deadlines changed for applicants and owners
- Building permit expiry timelines rewritten in the Building Code
- Permits created for hydrogen fueling station equipment, first reading
- Permit process for hydrogen fueling stations finally passed
- New permit rules set for hydrogen fuel station equipment
- Building permit fees adjusted in the Building Code
- Building permit fees adjusted in the Building Code