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A405.1 New materials.

San Francisco Building Inspection Commission Codes · 2022 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · San Francisco

New materials shall meet the requirements of the building code, except where allowed by this chapter or applicable Administrative Bulletins.

A407 Quality Control. Omit Section A407 entirely.

Commentary: Bulletin Sections A4 and A5, as well as AB 106, apply instead.

Part G. GUIDELINES FOR ALTERNATIVE RATIONAL DESIGN BASES

DISCUSSION :

Revision signed by:

Further development of this section is expected as needed to address issues specific to Chapter 5E. Sections to be outlined below will cover broad issues consistent with Chapter 5E. Otherwise, use of this standard is subject to existing Department procedures for implementation of SFBC 104A.2.8, Alternate materials, design, and methods of construction.

Tom C. Hui, S.E., C.B.O. June 27, 2017

Director

Department of Building Inspection

Originally approved by Building Inspection Commission on November 20, 2013

Revisions approved November 19, 2014; December 16, 2015; May 19, 2016; May 17, 2017

AB-108 Application of California Existing Building Code, Appendix Chapter A3

NO. AB-108 :

DATE : April 16, 2014 (Updated 01/01/2023 for code references)

SUBJECT : Permit Processing and Issuance

TITLE : Application of California Existing Building Code, Appendix Chapter A3

PURPOSE :

The purpose of this Bulletin is to detail procedures for the application of California Existing Building Code (CEBC), Appendix Chapter A3, Prescriptive Provisions for Seismic Strengthening of Cripple Walls and Sill Plate Anchorage of Light, WoodFrame Residential Buildings. This Bulletin also provides guidance for property owners which to take advantage of the incentive programs being offered by the California Residential Mitigation Program.

Current edition of the California Existing Building Code (CEBC), Appendix Chapter A3

REFERENCE :

California Residential Mitigation Program’s Earthquake Brace and Bolt website: http://www.earthquakebracebolt.com/

DISCUSSION : CEBC, Appendix Chapter A3 has been adopted as part of the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 10. This code supplements the California Building Code, Title 24, Part 2. It provides prescriptive provisions for voluntary seismic strengthening

of foundations, cripple walls and sill plate anchorage of certain wood-frame residential buildings.

Due to restrictions on cripple wall height, the prescriptive provisions of CEBC, Appendix Chapter A3 apply to a limited number of buildings in San Francisco. Where the prescriptive limits for height of cripple walls are exceeded, buildings may be considered to meet CEBC, Appendix Chapter A3 when approved by the Department.

The voluntary implementation of the strengthening provisions of CEBC, Appendix Chapter A3 can be expected to reduce earthquake damage in residential buildings; however such provisions are not intended to meet any specific seismic performance goal. The strengthening of individual buildings will result in an improvement in the resilience of citywide building stock and will aid the City in meeting its earthquake resilience goals such as residential shelter-in-place.

The use of these prescriptive provisions will assist San Francisco building owners in strengthening buildings by providing a clear set of construction requirements and by allowing building owners to qualify for assistance from various seismic improvement programs. Building owners using the prescriptive provisions will not need to engage the services of a registered design professional and will generally find that seismic improvement design and construction costs are reduced compared to engineered retrofits .

SCOPE

It is the intent of the Department of Building Inspection to allow the application of the provisions of CEBC, Appendix Chapter A3 to residential buildings of Occupancy Classifications R-3 and R-3.1.

IMPLEMENTATION

Permits seeking to comply with this Administrative Bulletin shall be in accordance with CEBC, Appendix Chapter A3.

PLAN REVIEW AND PERMIT ISSUANCE

On-line, over-the-counter and other expedited forms of permit issuance shall be allowed for work that fully complies with CEBC, Appendix Chapter A3.

If proposed work does not conform to all prescriptive requirements or exceeds the scope of CEBC, Appendix Chapter A3, either over-the-counter plan review or submittal of permit application shall be required. Submitted applications will be processed in accordance with standard Department procedures.

PERMIT SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS

Each building permit application that is submitted to comply with CEBC, Appendix Chapter A3 must clearly state in the “Project Description” portion of the application, “This Permit is for work to be performed in general conformance with California Existing Building Code, Appendix Chapter A3.”

For Permits that Conform to all Prescriptive Requirements of CEBC, Appendix Chapter A3

A simplified plan shall be prepared for work that meets all of the requirements of CEBC, Appendix Chapter A3 and this bulletin. Such plan shall include:

  1. approximate length and height along each wall line.

  2. number of stories above each wall line or portion of wall line.

  3. approximate percentage of each wall line or portion of wall line proposed to be braced.

This plan need not be prepared by a licensed design professional provided the proposed design does not exceed the limitations under state law requiring a licensed design professional.

Permits that fully comply with A3 shall be issued over-the-counter. Field inspection by Department staff shall verify that work is done in conformance with prescriptive requirements.

For Permits that Do Not Conform to all Prescriptive Requirements of CEBC, Appendix Chapter A3

Submittal documents prepared by a licensed design professional must accompany a permit application for work that does not conform to all of the prescriptive requirements of CEBC, Appendix Chapter A3. Such submittal documents must show:

  1. A plan of the floor(s) or level(s) to be reinforced showing

a. approximate length and height along each wall line.

b. number of stories above each wall line or portion of wall line.

c. approximate location of proposed bracing.

  1. For cripple walls that are proposed to be braced that are over 4 feet in height in buildings up to two stories, or over 14 inches in height for three story buildings, a stamped and signed analysis by a registered design professional or other submittal documentation determined acceptable by the Department shall be submitted showing that the proposed alternatives are equivalent to CEBC, Appendix Chapter A3 in strength, deflection and capacity .

  2. For new or partial foundation construction to be undertaken as part of the CEBC, Appendix A3 upgrade work, engineered foundation plans meeting the requirements of the San Francisco Building Code prepared by a registered design professional shall be submitted.

PLAN REVIEW BY OTHER CITY AGENCIES

Review by agencies other than the Department of Building Inspection shall be in accordance with standard plan review guidelines.

Specific conditions of permit approval may be required by other City agencies. Project sponsors should carefully review all comments and notes on plans and permits regarding such conditions of approval.

FEES

Fees for plan review and permit issuance by all agencies shall be as detailed in San Francisco codes and regulations.

TRIGGERED CODE REQUIREMENTS

Water heater bracing is required to be part of all CEBC, Appendix Chapter A3 seismic strengthening work.

Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are required to be installed at the time of this work, unless already in place.

Water conservation devices for toilets and showers may be required to be installed at the time of this work. For more information on these requirements, please see Chapter 13A of the San Francisco Building Code for Commercial Water Conservation or Chapter 12A of the San Francisco Housing Code for Residential Water Conservation

Other code requirements may be triggered by this voluntary seismic upgrade work. Department of Building Inspection staff, including field inspection staff, can provide further information on such requirements.

INSPECTION AND SPECIAL INSPECTION

The following requirements apply to all construction work undertaken to comply with CEBC, Appendix Chapter A3.

A copy of building permit(s) and all approved construction documents issued for the work shall be available on the job site for reference by Department inspection staff.

When approved by the Department, special Inspection is not required for adhesive, expansion, or other foundation anchor elements or for other related construction when work is strictly in accordance with the prescriptive requirements of CEBC, Appendix Chapter A3. Special inspection may be required for other elements as designated by the Department in accordance with the requirements of San Francisco Building Code, Chapter 17. Approved construction documents should be carefully reviewed for any such special inspection requirements.

Final inspection shall be made by Department inspection staff confirming completion of all work necessary to conform to CEBC, Appendix Chapter A3, including proper installation of wall bracing elements.

COMPLETION OF WORK

Upon completion of permit work, including final inspection, submittal and approval of any Special Inspection documents and verification of compliance with all conditions of approval, documents confirming completion of work will become part of the permanent record at the Department of Building Inspection.

RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING

A list of buildings by street address and by block and lot number for which work has been completed to strengthen according to CEBC, Appendix Chapter A3 will be maintained.

Originally signed by:

Tom C. Hui, S.E., C.B.O. April 16, 2014

Director

Department of Building Inspection

A p proved by Building Inspection Commission on April 16, 2014

AB-109 A lication of En ineerin Criteria in SFEBC Section 329 pp g g

NO. AB-109 :

DATE : August 21, 2014 (Updated 01/01/2023 for code references)

SUBJECT : Seismic Evaluation of Private School Facilities

TITLE : Application of Engineering Criteria in SFEBC Section 329

PURPOSE :

The purpose of this Bulletin is to establish acceptable evaluation criteria and reporting standards for complying with Section 329 of the 2019 San Francisco Existing Building Code, as amended by Ordinance No. 202-14.

Chapter 4, 2019 San Francisco Existing Building Code REFERENCE : ASCE 41-13, Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Buildings

DISCUSSION :

SCOPE :

SFEBC Section 329, created with Ordinance 202-14, mandates the seismic evaluation of certain existing buildings and non-building structures used by schools that are not under the jurisdiction of the Division of the State Architect’s Structural Safety section.

Part A of this Bulletin provides regulations to implement the general requirements of SFEBC Section 329, as well as background commentary. Part B of this Bulletin provides interpretation and additional guidance regarding the application of technical provisions in ASCE 41-13, referenced by SFEBC Section 329.

Part A. Regulations and Commentary for SFEBC Section 329

Part A of this Bulletin restates the provisions of Section 329 and provides corresponding interpretations and background commentary. Commentary is shown in italic font. Section numbers refer to SFEBC Section 329.

Submittal schedule

SFEBC Sections 329.3 and 329.4 provide two submittal deadlines:

The Evaluation Scope document for each school is to be submitted within one year of the effective date of Section 329.

The Evaluation Report for each school building and non-building structure is to be submitted within three years of the effective date of Section 329.

Report templates for each submittal are provided as attachments to this Bulletin.

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  1. Section 101A — TITLE, SCOPE AND GENERAL
  2. Section 102A — UNSAFE BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES OR PROPERTY
  3. Section 103A — VIOLATIONS
  4. Section 104A — ORGANIZATION AND ENFORCEMENT
  5. Section 105A — BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
  6. Section 106A — PERMITS
  7. Section 107A — FEES
  8. Section 108A — INSPECTIONS
  9. Section 109A — CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY; AMENDED CERTIFICATE O…
  10. Section 110A — SCHEDULE OF FEE TABLES
  11. Section 111A — ADAPTIVE REUSE
  12. Section 202 — DEFINITIONS
  13. Section 406 — MOTOR-VEHICLE-RELATED OCCUPANCIES
  14. Section 435 — SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR LICENSED 24-HOUR CARE FAC…
  15. Section 456 — FENCES
  16. Section 707 — FIRE BARRIERS
  17. Section 901 — GENERAL
  18. Section 903 — AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
  19. Section 905 — STANDPIPE SYSTEMS
  20. Section 907 — FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS
  21. Section 912 — FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS
  22. Section 1010 — DOORS, GATES AND TURNSTILES
  23. Section 1011 — STAIRWAYS
  24. Section 1012 — RAMPS
  25. Section 1013 — EXIT SIGNS
  26. Section 1015 — GUARDS
  27. Section 1016 — EXIT ACCESS
  28. Section 1001A — SCOPE
  29. Section 1002A — DEFINITIONS
  30. Section 1003A — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SECURITY
  31. Section 1004A — SPECIAL HOTEL AND MOTEL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
  32. Section 1005A — SPECIAL APARTMENT HOUSE AND CONDOMINIUM SECURITY
  33. Section 1101D — SCOPE
  34. Section 1102D — DEFINITIONS
  35. Section 1103D — DEPARTMENT COORDINATION
  36. Section 1104D — DISABILITY ACCESS COMPLIANCE UNIT
  37. Section 1105D — REPORTS TO THE MAYOR’S OFFICE ON DISABILITY AN…
  38. Section 1106D — NOTICE
  39. Section 1107D — [REPEALED]
  40. Section 1108D — [REPEALED]
  41. Section 1109D — [REPEALED]
  42. Section 1110D — [REPEALED]
  43. Section 1111D — [REPEALED]
  44. Section 1112D — [REPEALED]
  45. Section 1113D — [REPEALED]
  46. Section 1114D — [REPEALED]
  47. Section 1202 — VENTILATION
  48. Section 1204 — LIGHTING
  49. Section 1206 — SOUND TRANSMISSION
  50. 1208.4 Revise paragraph 1 of this section and add paragraphs 5…
  51. Section 1210 — [ ← ] TOILET, BATHROOM AND LACTATION ROOM REQUI…
  52. Section 1301A — TITLE
  53. Section 1302A — INTENT
  54. Section 1303A — DEFINITIONS
  55. Section 1304A — RULES AND GUIDELINES
  56. Section 1305A — CIVIL REMEDIES
  57. Section 1306A — REQUIREMENTS
  58. Section 1307A — INFORMATIONAL BROCHURE
  59. Section 1308A — POSTPONEMENTS OF REQUIREMENTS
  60. Section 1309A — EARLY COMPLIANCE WITH WATER CONSERVATION MEASU…
  61. Section 1310A — WATER CONSERVATION INSPECTIONS
  62. Section 1311A — PROOF OF COMPLIANCE WITH WATER CONSERVATION ME…
  63. Section 1312A — APPEALS FROM RESULTS OF A WATER CONSERVATION I…
  64. Section 1313A — REQUIRED WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES
  65. Section 1314A — WATER CONSERVATION INSPECTIONS
  66. Section 1301B — TITLE
  67. Section 1302B — RECOVERY OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS
  68. Section 1303B — DEFINITIONS
  69. Section 1304B — PERMIT CONDITION
  70. Section 1305B — PERMIT NOTIFICATION
  71. Section 1301D — TITLE
  72. Section 1302D — PURPOSE
  73. Section 1303D — SCOPE
  74. Section 1304D — DEFINITIONS
  75. Section 1305D — COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
  76. Section 1306D — LIGHTING EFFICIENCY MEASURES
  77. Section 1307D — ENFORCEMENT
  78. Section 1308D — RULES
  79. Section 1309D — UNDERTAKING FOR THE GENERAL WELFARE
  80. Section 1310D — PREEMPTION
  81. Section 1311D — SEVERABILITY
  82. Section 1402 — PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
  83. Section 1501 — GENERAL
  84. Section 1502 — ROOF DRAINAGE
  85. Section 1505 — FIRE CLASSIFICATION
  86. Section 1511 — ROOF TOP STRUCTURES
  87. Section 1604 — GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
  88. Section 1607 — LIVE LOADS
  89. Section 1704 — SPECIAL INSPECTIONS AND TESTS, CONTRACTOR RESPO…
  90. Section 1705 — REQUIRED SPECIAL INSPECTIONS AND TESTS
  91. Section 2304 — GENERAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
  92. Section 2405 — SLOPED GLAZING AND SKYLIGHTS
  93. Section 2603 — FOAM PLASTIC INSULATION
  94. Section 3010 — PRIVATE RESIDENCE ELEVATORS
  95. Section 3103 — TEMPORARY STRUCTURES
  96. Section 3107 — SIGNS
  97. Section 3116 — WOODBURNING APPLIANCES
  98. Section 3201 — GENERAL
  99. Section 3202 — ENCROACHMENTS
  100. Section 3203 — SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION
  101. Section 3302 — CONSTRUCTION SAFEGUARDS
  102. Section 3303 — DEMOLITION
  103. Section 3304 — SITE WORK
  104. Section 3306 — PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS
  105. Section 3307 — PROTECTION OF ADJOINING PROPERTY
  106. Section 3311 — STANDPIPES
  107. Section J103 — PERMITS REQUIRED
  108. Section J104 — PERMIT APPLICATION AND SUBMITTALS
  109. Section J106 — EXCAVATIONS
  110. Section J109 — DRAINAGE AND TERRACING
  111. Section J112G — RADING FEES
  112. Section P101 — GENERAL
  113. Section P103 — EMERGENCY HOUSING
  114. Section P110 — EMERGENCY HOUSING FACILITIES SANITATION REQUIRE…
  115. Section P111 — EMERGENCY HOUSING FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY REQUIREM…
  116. Section P112 — ALTERNATIVES AND MODIFICATIONS
  117. 1604.4 Analysis. Any system or method of construction to be us…
  118. A401.1 Purpose
  119. A401.2 Scope. Omit.
  120. A403.1 General. All modifications required ... the building co…
  121. A403.2 Scope of analysis. This chapter requires the alteration…
  122. A403.3 Design base shear and design parameters. ... Despite an…
  123. A403.8 Horizontal diaphragms. The diaphragm immediately above …
  124. A405.1 New materials. New materials shall meet the requirement…
  125. 329.1 General.
  126. 329.2 Scope and Criteria
  127. 329.5 Voluntary Minimum Life-Safety Retrofit
  128. 10.1 Code-Based Site Classification
  129. 10.2 Ground Motion and Seismic Ground Deformation Characteriza…
  130. 10.3 Settlement Analysis
  131. 10.4 Sea Level Rise
  132. 10.5 Static and Seismic Design of Basement Walls
  133. 11.1 Driven Concrete and Steel Piles
  134. 11.2 Augered Cast-in-Place Piles
  135. 11.3 Drilled Shafts
  136. 13.1 Selection of Instrumentation and Monitoring Requirements
  137. 13.2 Pre-Construction Monitoring
  138. 13.3 Reporting
  139. 89.115 Add the following section:
  140. 89.115 Suppression. This code shall supersede all previous Ele…
  141. 89.116 Add the following section:
  142. 89.116 Maintenance. All electrical equipment, wiring and syste…
  143. 89.117 Add the following section:
  144. 89.117 Alternate Materials, Design and Methods of Construction.
  145. 89.118 Add the following section:
  146. 89.118 Change in Occupancy. Electrical equipment, wiring and s…
  147. 89.119 Add the following section:
  148. 89.119 Modifications. When there are practical difficulties in…
  149. 89.120 Add the following section:
  150. 89.120 Permits Required.
  151. 89.121 Add the following section:
  152. 89.121 Work Exempt from Permits. Electrical permits and fees s…
  153. 89.122 Add the following section:
  154. 89.122 Permit Issuance.
  155. 89.123 Add the following section:
  156. 89.123 Fees.
  157. 89.124 Add the following new section:
  158. 89.124 Powers and Duties of the Building Official.
  159. 89.125 Add the following section:
  160. 89.125 Violation. Any person, the owner or the owner’s authori…
  161. 89.126 Add the following section:
  162. 89.126 Unsafe Buildings or Structures. Any buildings, structur…
  163. 89.127 Add the following section:
  164. 89.127 Inspection.
  165. 89.128 Add the following section:
  166. 89.128 Survey. An electrical survey may be requested when an e…
  167. 89.129 Add the following section:
  168. 89.129 Board of Examiners. Application may be made to the Boar…
  169. 110.15 Revise this section as follows:
  170. 110.15 High-Leg Marking. On a 4-wire, delta-connected system w…
  171. 230.43 Revise this section as follows:
  172. 230.43 Wiring Methods for 1000 Volts, Nominal, or Less.
  173. 230.56 Revise this section as follows:
  174. 230.56 Service Conductor with the Higher Voltage to Ground. On…
  175. 230.71 Maximum Number of Disconnects.
  176. 250.50 Revise the first paragraph of this section as follows:
  177. 250.50 Grounding Electrode System. All grounding electrodes as…
  178. 300.37 Revise this section as follows:
  179. 300.37 Aboveground Wiring Methods. Aboveground conductors, 12K…
  180. 320.108 Revise this section as follows:
  181. 320.108 Equipment Grounding Conductor. Type AC cable shall pro…
  182. 330.12 Revise item (1) as follows:
  183. 330.12 Uses Not Permitted. Type MC cable shall not be used und…
  184. 330.108 Revise this section as follows:
  185. 330.108 Equipment Grounding Conductor. Where Type MC cable is …
  186. 334.10 Revise Item (2) as follows:
  187. 334.10 Uses permitted.
  188. 334.12 Add Items (11), (12) and (13) as follows:
  189. 334.12 Uses Not Permitted.
  190. 340.10 Revise Item (1) as follows:
  191. 340.10 Uses Permitted. Type UF cable shall be permitted as fol…
  192. 348.10 Revise this section as follows:
  193. 348.10 Uses Permitted. FMC shall be permitted to be used in [ …
  194. 350.10 Revise the first sentence as follows:
  195. 350.10 Uses Permitted. LFMC shall be permitted to be used [ ← …
  196. 352.10 Revise Item (A) as follows:
  197. 352.10 Uses Permitted. The use of PVC conduit shall be permitt…
  198. 355.10 Revise Item (A) as follows:
  199. 355.10 Uses Permitted. The use of RTRC shall be permitted in a…
  200. 356.10 Revise the first sentence of this section and item (5) …
  201. 356.10 Uses Permitted. LFNC shall be permitted to be used in e…
  202. 358.12 Add Item (3) as follows:
  203. 358.12 Uses Not Permitted. EMT shall not be used under the fol…
  204. 362.10 Revise Item 6 and delete Items 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9 a…
  205. 362.10 Uses Permitted. For the purpose of this article, the fi…
  206. 378.12 Add Item (6) as follows:
  207. 378.12 Uses Not Permitted. Nonmetallic wireways shall not be u…
  208. 411.5 Revise Section 411.5(A) as follows:
  209. 411.5 Specific Location Requirements.
  210. 760.46 Revise this section as follows:
  211. 760.46 NPLFA Circuit Wiring. Installation of non-power-limited…
  212. 760.180 Add the following new section:
  213. 760.180 System Requirements.
  214. Section 304 — STRUCTURAL DESIGN LOADS AND EVALUATION AND DESIGN
  215. Section 314 — EXISTING HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS [SFM]
  216. Section 324 — RESERVED
  217. Section 325 — RESERVED
  218. Section 326 — EXISTING BUILDINGS OR OTHER STRUCTURES LOCATED O…
  219. Section 327 — WORK PRACTICES FOR LEAD-BASED PAINT ON PRE-1979 …
  220. Section 328 — ASBESTOS INFORMATION AND NOTICE
  221. Section 329 — EARTHQUAKE EVALUATION OF PRIVATE SCHOOL STRUCTURES
  222. 405.2 Revise this section as follows:
  223. 405.2 Repairs to damaged buildings. Repairs to damaged buildin…
  224. Section 501 — GENERAL
  225. Section 502 — ADDITIONS
  226. Section 503 — ALTERATIONS
  227. Section 506 — CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY
  228. Section 508 — MOVED STRUCTURES
  229. Section 501B — PURPOSE
  230. Section 502B — SCOPE
  231. Section 503B — DEFINITIONS
  232. Section 504B — COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
  233. Section 505B — ADMINISTRATION
  234. Section 506B — EXISTING UTILITY, FIRE PROTECTION, LIFE-SAFETY …
  235. Section 507B — ENERGY CONSERVATION
  236. Section 501C — PURPOSE
  237. Section 502C — SCOPE
  238. Section 503C — DEFINITIONS
  239. Section 504C — SYMBOLS AND NOTATIONS
  240. Section 505C — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
  241. Section 506C — MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS
  242. Section 507C — QUALITY CONTROL
  243. Section 508C — ALLOWABLE DESIGN VALUES
  244. Section 509C — SELECTION OF PROCEDURE
  245. Section 510C — GENERAL PROCEDURE
  246. Section 511C — SPECIAL PROCEDURE
  247. Section 512C — ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
  248. Section 513C — DETAILED SYSTEM DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
  249. Section 514C — IN-PLACE MASONRY SHEAR TESTS
  250. Section 515C — TEST OF ANCHORS IN UNREINFORCED MASONRY WALLS
  251. Section 516C — POINTING OF UNREINFORCED MASONRY WALLS
  252. Section 501D — GENERAL
  253. Section 502D — CORRECTION OF HAZARDOUS PARAPETS AND APPENDAGES
  254. Section 503D — VARIANCE PROCEDURE
  255. Section 504D — UNREINFORCED MASONRY PARAPETS AND APPENDAGES
  256. Section 501E — PURPOSE AND INTENT
  257. Section 502E — SCOPE
  258. Section 503E — DEFINITIONS
  259. Section 504E — COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
  260. Section 505E — PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION; FEE
  261. Section 506E — ENGINEERING CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION AND RETROFIT.
  262. Section 501F — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND SCOPE
  263. Section 502F — DEFINITIONS
  264. Section 503F — INSPECTION SCHEDULE
  265. Section 504F — FACADE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE CRITERIA AND …
  266. Section 505F — INSPECTION REPORTS.
  267. Section 506F — FEES
  268. Section 507F — COMPLIANCE, ENFORCEMENT AND ABATEMENT.
  269. 501G.1 Intent. This Chapter 5G is intended to advance public s…
  270. 501G.2 Definitions. In addition to the definitions in San Fran…
  271. 501G.3 Subject Buildings. The building inventory assessment re…
  272. 501G.4 Exemptions for Certain Concrete Buildings. Concrete Bui…
  273. 502G.1 Screening Process. The owner of each subject building s…
  274. 502G.2 Screening Form. Within six months of the effective date…
  275. 502G.3 Concrete Building Website. The Department shall maintai…
  276. Section 101 — GENERAL
  277. Section 202 — DEFINITIONS
  278. Section 301 — GENERAL
  279. Section 302 — MIXED OCCUPANCY BUILDINGS
  280. Section 303 — PHASED PROJECTS
  281. Section 304 — VOLUNTARY TIERS
  282. Section 305 — [OSHPD 1] – CALGREEN TIER 1 AND CALGREEN TIER 2
  283. Section 306 — [ ← ] – VOLUNTARY MEASURES
  284. Section 4.101 — GENERAL
  285. 4101.1 Revise the section as follows:
  286. Section 4.104 — [ ← ] HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  287. Section 4.105 — [ ← ] DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES
  288. Section 4.106 — SITE DEVELOPMENT
  289. Section 4.201 — GENERAL
  290. Section 5.101 — GENERAL
  291. Section 5.103 — [ ← ] – REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP A, B, I, E and …
  292. Section 5.104 — [ ← ] – HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  293. Section 5.105 — [ ← ] DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES
  294. Section 5.106 — SITE DEVELOPMENT
  295. Section 5.201 — GENERAL
  296. Section 701 — GENERAL
  297. Section 702 — QUALIFICATIONS
  298. 703.1 Modify the section as follows:
  299. 703.1 Documentation. Documentation used to show compliance wit…
  300. Section 101.0 — TITLE
  301. 101.1 Revise this section as follows:
  302. 101.1 Title. This document shall be known as the [ ← ] 2022 Sa…
  303. Section 103.0 — DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURI…
  304. 103.1 Revise the first paragraph as follows:
  305. 103.1 General. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be the …
  306. 103.4 Revise the first paragraph as follows:
  307. 103.4 Right of Entry. [ ← ] When it is necessary to make an in…
  308. 103.5 Add the following section:
  309. 103.5 Authority Having Jurisdiction May Adopt Rules and Regula…
  310. 103.6 Add the following section:
  311. 103.6 Code Revisions. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall …
  312. Section 104.0 — PERMITS
  313. 104.2 Add item (6) as follows:
  314. 104.3 Replace this section as follows:
  315. 104.3 Application for Permit. [ ← ] Applications for permits t…
  316. 104.4 Replace this section as follows:
  317. 104.4 Permit Issuance. [ ← ] Permit processing and issuance fo…
  318. 104.5 Replace this entire section including subsections with t…
  319. Section 106.0 — VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
  320. 106.0 Add the following three sections:
  321. 106.7 Violations. Any person, the owner or the owner’s authori…
  322. 106.8 Any person, the owner or the owner’s authorized agent, w…
  323. 106.9 It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with th…
  324. Section 107.0 — BOARD OF APPEALS
  325. 107.0 Replace this title and entire section as follows:
  326. 107.0 [ ← ] Board of Examiners. Applicants may appeal decision…
  327. Section 302.2 — ALTERNATE MATERIALS AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION
  328. Section 504.3 — DOMESTIC RANGE
  329. 504.3 Add a second paragraph as follows:
  330. Section 802.2 — CONNECTION TO VENTING SYSTEMS
  331. Section 802.6 — GAS VENTS
  332. Section 802.8 — THROUGH-THE-WALL VENT TERMINATIONS
  333. 802.8 Revise the first sentence of this section and add an exc…
  334. 802.8 Through-the-Wall Vent Termination. A mechanical draft ve…
  335. Section 925.0 — INCINERATORS AND CREMATORIES
  336. 925.1 Add the following sentence as a second paragraph:
  337. Section 1013.0 — INSPECTIONS AND TESTS
  338. 1013.1 Revise this section as follows:
  339. 1013.1 General. An installation for which a permit is required…
  340. 1013.2 Revise this section as follows:
  341. 1013.2 Operating Permit.
  342. 1013.3 Revise this section as follows:
  343. 1013.3 Maintenance Inspection. The Authority Having Jurisdicti…
  344. 1013.7 Revise the second paragraph as follows:
  345. Section 101.0 — GENERAL
  346. 101.1 Revise this section as follows:
  347. 101.1 Title. This document shall be known as the “ [ ← ] 2022 …
  348. Section 103.0 — DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURI…
  349. 103.1 Replace the third paragraph with the following:
  350. 103.4 Revise the first paragraph of this section as follows:
  351. 103.4 Right of Entry. Where it is necessary to make an inspect…
  352. 103.5 Add the following section:
  353. 103.5 Rules and Regulations. The Authority Having Jurisdiction…
  354. 103.6 Add the following section:
  355. 103.6 Code Revisions. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall …
  356. 103.7 Add the following section:
  357. 103.7 Modifications. When there are practical difficulties inv…
  358. Section 104.0 — PERMITS
  359. 104.1 Add the following as the second paragraph of this section:
  360. 104.2 Replace Section 104.2(1) and the first paragraph of Sect…
  361. 104.2 Exempt Work. A permit shall not be required for the foll…
  362. 104.3 Replace this section as follows:
  363. 104.3 Application for Permit. [ ← ] Permit applicants shall fi…
  364. 104.4 Add a new second paragraph to this section as follows:
  365. 104.5 Replace this section as follows:
  366. 104.5 Permit Fees. [ ← ] Before any permit is issued, the appl…
  367. Section 105.0 — INSPECTIONS AND TESTING
  368. Section 106.0 — VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
  369. 106.3 Replace this section as follows:
  370. 106.3 Penalties. [ ← ] Any person, the owner or the owner’s au…
  371. 106.5 Revise this section as follows:
  372. 106.5 Authority to Disconnect Utilities in Emergencies. The Au…
  373. Section 107.0 — BOARD OF APPEALS
  374. 107.0 Replace this title and the entire section as follows:
  375. Section 108.0 — ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCE
  376. 108.0 Abatement of Public Nuisance. In order to abate a nuisan…
  377. Section 109.0 — REPAIRS TO DEFECTIVE BUILDING SEWERS
  378. 109.0 Repairs to Defective Building Sewers
  379. 109.1 General. Any defective building sewer found to be a nuis…
  380. 109.2 Cost of Repairs by City and County of San Francisco. Whe…
  381. 109.3 Plumbing Building Sewer Revolving Fund. A special revolv…
  382. 109.4 Assessment for Costs. The Authority Having Jurisdiction …
  383. Section 201.0 — GENERAL
  384. 201.1 Add the following to the end of the first sentence:
  385. Section 204.0 — B
  386. 204.0 Add the following definition:
  387. Section 208.0 — F
  388. 208.0 Add the following definition:
  389. Section 216.0 — N
  390. Section 218.0 — P
  391. 218.0 Revise this definition as follows:
  392. Section 221.0 — S
  393. 221.0 Add the following definition:
  394. Section 313.0 — HANGERS AND SUPPORTS
  395. 313.9 Add the following section:
  396. 313.9 Materials.
  397. Section 405 — PROHIBITED FIXTURES
  398. Section 415.0 — DRINKING FOUNTAINS
  399. 415.2 Add the following section:
  400. Section 504.0 — WATER HEATER REQUIREMENTS
  401. 504.1 Add the following as the first paragraph of this section:
  402. 504.1 Location. Water Heaters mounted on the exterior of a bui…
  403. Section 603.0 — CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL
  404. 603.1 Add a third paragraph to this section as follows:
  405. 603.2 Revise Table 603.2 as follows:
  406. Section 604.0 — MATERIALS
  407. 604.1 Add the following sentence to the end of the second para…
  408. Section 606.0 — VALVES
  409. 606.2 Revise this section as follows:
  410. 606.2 Fullway Valve. A fullway valve controlling outlets shall…
  411. 606.3 Revise this section as follows:
  412. 606.3 Multidwelling Units. In multidwelling units, one or more…
  413. 606.5 Revise this section as follows:
  414. 606.5 Control Valve. A control valve shall be installed immedi…
  415. 606.11 Add the following section:
  416. 606.11 Backflow Assembly. All buildings four stories or more i…
  417. Section 609.0 — INSTALLATION, TESTING, UNIONS AND LOCATION
  418. Section 701.0 — GENERAL
  419. Section 706.0 — CHANGES IN DIRECTION OF DRAINAGE FLOW
  420. 706.4 Revise this section as follows:
  421. 706.4 Vertical to Horizontal. Vertical drainage lines connecti…
  422. Section 710.0 — DRAINAGE OF FIXTURES LOCATED BELOW THE NEXT UP…
  423. Section 901.0 — GENERAL
  424. 901.1 Add the following second paragraph to this section:
  425. Section 907.0 — VENT STACKS AND RELIEF VENTS
  426. 907.1 Revise the first sentence of this section as follows:
  427. 907.1 Drainage Stack. Each drainage stack that extends [ ← ] s…
  428. 907.3 Add the following section:
  429. 907.3 Vent Stacks and Relief Vents. Every building in which pl…
  430. Section 911.0 — CIRCUIT VENTING
  431. 911.0 Revise this section as follows:
  432. 911.0 Circuit Venting. Circuit venting is not permitted unless…
  433. 1001.3 Add the following section:
  434. 1001.3 Placement and Minimum Size of Building Traps. The build…
  435. Section 1008.0 — BUILDING TRAPS
  436. 1008.1 Revise this section as follows:
  437. 1008.1 General. Building traps shall not be installed except w…
  438. Section 1016.0 — SAND INTERCEPTORS
  439. 1016.3 Add the following section:
  440. Section 1101.0 — GENERAL
  441. Section 1208.0 — GAS PIPING SYSTEM DESIGN, MATERIALS, AND COMP…

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