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Reading and understanding the various codes in effect in San Francisco is not for the feint of heart, but can lead to an understanding of
what is expected and how it should be done. Most of these are available online or at your local bookstore. |
Codes & Regulations - The Devil Is in the Details
effective 1/1/2011
Planning and Zoning Code
- San Francisco Planning Code is periodically amended by the Board of Supervisors upon recommendation of the Planning Commission.
- Planning Code Interpretations are periodically updated by the Zoning Administrator.
- San Francisco General Plan is the strategic plan for long-term growth in San Francisco.
- Residential Design Guidelines provide a baseline for architects, designers, and engineers.
- Preservation Bulletins are periodically published by the Planning Department and provide guidance in historical and environmental preservation.
- Letters of Determination are project-specific applications of the Planning Code by the Zoning Administrator.
Building & Specialized Trade Codes
- 2010 San Francisco Building Code consists of the 2010 California Building Code with San Francisco Amendments.
- Administrative Bulletins are periodically published by DBI.
- Structural Bulletins are periodically published by DBI.
- Building Code Interpretations are periodically issued by DBI.
- 2010 San Francisco Electrical Code consists of the 2010 California Electrical Code with San Francisco Amendments.
- Electrical Code Interpretations are periodically issued by DBI.
- Informational Bulletins from EID highlight new changes.
- 2010 San Francisco Plumbing Code consists of the 2010 California Plumbing Code with San Francisco Amendments.
- 2010 San Francisco Mechanical Code consists of the 2010 California Mechanical Code with San Francisco Amendments.
- 2010 San Francisco Energy Code consists of the 2010 California Energy Code with no local amendments.
- 2007 San Francisco Housing Code is incorporated in the San Francisco Municipal Code, and is enforced by Housing Inspection Services (HIS).
- Historic alterations or renovations may incorporate the 2010 California Historical Building Code which contains alternative regulations for qualified historical buildings.
Fire Code
- 2010 San Francisco Fire Code incorporates by reference the 2010 California Fire Code (Title 24, California Code of Regulations, Part 9) and the 2009 International Fire Code.
- Administrative Bulletins are periodically published by SFFD.