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Section 516C — POINTING OF UNREINFORCED MASONRY WALLS

516C.4 Packing.

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

The joint into which the mortar is to be packed shall be damp but without freestanding water. The mortar shall be tightly packed into the joint in layers not exceeding ¼ inch (6.35 mm) in depth until it is filled; then it shall be tooled to a smooth surface to match the original profile.

FIGURE 5C-1 – ACCEPTABLE DIAPHRAGM SPAN

NOTE: To convert feet to meters, multiply by 0.3048.

FIGURE 5C-2 – ANALYSIS OF UNREINFORCED MASONRY WALL IN-PLANE SHEAR FORCES

TABLE 5C-A – ELEMENTS REGULATED BY THIS CHAPTER

ELEMENTS SECTION PROCEDURE
ELEMENTS SECTION
BOLTS-
PLUS		 SPECIAL GENERAL 2
304.4
ELEMENTS SECTION PROCEDURE PROCEDURE PROCEDURE PROCEDURE
ELEMENTS SECTION BOLTS-
PLUS		 SPECIAL GENERAL **304.4**2
Masonry Shear Strength 506C.3.3 X X X X
Diaphragms 510C.1 X
Diaphragms 511C.4 X
Diaphragms 304.4 X
Diaphragm Shear Transfer 510C.1 X1
Diaphragm Shear Transfer 511C.5 X1 X
Diaphragm Shear Transfer 513C.2 X X X
Chords 511C.4 X
Diaphragm Capacity Ratios SFBC 1604 X
Collectors 513C.3 X
Collectors 513C.4 X
Collectors 304.4 X4
Analysis of Vertical Elements 512C X X
Crosswalls 511C.3 X
Shear Walls 510C.3 X
Shear Walls 511C.6 X
Shear Walls 304.4 X3, 4
Out of Plane Wall Anchorage 513C.1 X X X
Out of Plane Wall Anchorage 304.4 X
Ties & Continuity 513C.4 X X
Ties & Continuity 304.4 X X
Wall Bracing 513C.5 X X X X5
Parapets 513C.6 X X X X
Veneer 513C.7 X X X X
Nonstructural Masonry Walls 513C.8 X X X
Truss & Beam Supports 513C.9 X X X
Adjacent Buildings 513C.10 X X X
Subdiaphragms 304.4 X
Subdiaphragms SFBC 1604.8.2
Subdiaphragms ASCE 7-16
Section 12.11.24
1   Diaphragm shear transfer forces shall be calculated using the General Procedures unless the building
qualifies for the use of the Special Procedure.
2   Retrofit procedure per SFEBC Section 304.4.
3   Wood shear walls allowed only for one- or two-story building per San Francisco Building Code Section
2305.1.
4   Only in-plane shear check required. (Rocking not allowed.)
5   Use (h/t) for “All other walls” from Table 5C-B.

TABLE 5C-B – ALLOWABLE VALUE OF HEIGHT-TO-THICKNESS RATIO OF UNREINFORCED MASONRY WALLS

WALL TYPES BUILDINGS WITH
1
CROSSWALLS		 ALL OTHER BUILDINGS
Walls of one-story buildings 162,3 13
First story wall of multistory
buildings		 16 15
Walls in top story of multistory
buildings		 142,3 9
All other walls 16 13
1   Applies to the Special Procedure of Section 511C and the Bolts-plus Procedure of the last paragraph of
Exception 1 to Section 509C.2 only. See Section 511C.7 for other restrictions.
2   This value of height-to-thickness ratio may be used only where mortar shear tests establish a tested
mortar shear strength, vt, of not less than 100 psi (689.48 kPa). This value may also be used where the
tested mortar strength is not less than 60 psi (413.69 kPa) and a visual examination of the collar joint
indicates not less than 50 percent mortar coverage.

3 Where a visual examination of the collar joint indicates not less than 50 percent mortar coverage, and the tested mortar shear strength, vt, is greater than 30 psi (206.84 kPa) but less than 60 psi (413.69 kPa), the allowable height-to-thickness ratio may be determined by linear interpolation between the larger and smaller ratios in direct proportion to the tested mortar strength.

TABLE 5C-C – HORIZONTAL FORCE FACTOR, Cp [1]

CONFIGURATION OF MATERIALS C
p
Roofs with straight or diagonal sheathing and roofing applied directly to the sheathing, or
floors with straight tongue-and-groove sheathing		 0.50
Diaphragms with double or multiple layers of boards with edges offset, and blocked
plywood systems		 0.75
1   Applicable to the Special Procedure of Section 511C only.

TABLE 5C-D – ALLOWABLE VALUES FOR EXISTING MATERIALS

EXISTING MATERIALS OR CONFIGURATION OF
1
MATERIALS		 ALLOWABLE VALUES
1.   HORIZONTAL DIAPHRAGMS2 (x 14.5939 for N/m)
a.    Roofs with straight sheathing and roofing applied
directly to the sheathing		 100 pounds per foot seismic shear
b.   Roofs with diagonal sheathing and roofing applied
directly to the sheathing		 250 pounds per foot seismic shear
c.    Floors with straight tongue-and-groove sheathing 100 pounds per foot seismic shear
d.   Floors with straight sheathing and finished wood
flooring with board edges offset or perpendicular		 500 pounds per foot seismic shear
e.    Floors with diagonal sheathing and finished wood
flooring		 600 pounds per foot seismic shear
2.    CROSSWALLS2,3 (x 14.5939 for N/m)
a.   Plaster on wood or metal lath per side: 200 pounds per foot seismic
shear
b.   Plaster on gypsum lath 175 pounds per foot seismic shear
c. Gypsum wallboard, unblocked edges 75 pounds per foot seismic shear
d.   Gypsum wallboard, blocked edges 125 pounds per foot seismic shear
3.   EXISTING FOOTINGS, WOOD FRAMING,
STRUCTURAL STEEL AND REINFORCE STEEL		 (x 6.895 for kPa)
a.   Plain concrete footings f ´c = 1,500 psi unless otherwise shown
by tests4
b.   Douglas fir wood Allowable stress same as D.F. No. 14
c.   Reinforcing steel ft = 18,000 psi maximum4
d.   Structural steel ft = 20,000 psi maximum4
1   Material must be sound and in good condition.
2   A one-third increase in allowable stress is not allowed
3   Shear values of these materials may be combined, except the total combined value shall not exceed 300
pounds per foot (2068.43 kPa).
4   Stresses given may be increased for combinations of loads as specified in this code

TABLE 5C-E – ALLOWABLE VALUES OF NEW MATERIALS USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH EXISTING CONSTRUCTION

NEW MATERIALS OR CONFIGURATIONS OF
MATERIALS		 1
ALLOWABLE VALUES
1.   HORIZONTAL DIAPHRAGMS10 (x 14.5939 for N/m)
a.    Plywood sheathing nailed directly over existing
straight sheathing with ends of plywood sheets bearing on
joists or rafters and edges of plywood located on center of
individual sheathing boards		 225 pounds per foot seismic shear
b.   Plywood sheathing nailed directly over existing
diagonal sheathing with ends of plywood sheets bearing on
joists or rafters		 375 pounds per foot seismic shear
c.   Plywood sheathing nailed directly over existing straight
or diagonal sheathing with ends of plywood sheets bearing
on joists or rafters with edges of plywood located over new
blocking and nailed to provide a minimum nail penetration
into framing and blocking of 1 5/8 inches (41.28 mm)		 75 percent of the values specified in San
Francisco Building Code Table
2306.2.1(1)

2. SHEAR WALLS: (GENERAL PROCEDURE)

Plywood sheathing applied directly over wood studs. No
value shall be given to plywood applied over existing plaster
or wood sheathing.		 100 percent of the value specified in San
Francisco Building Code Table
2306.2.1(2) for shear walls
3.   CROSSWALLS: (SPECIAL PROCEDURE)
a.   Plywood sheathing applied directly over wood studs.
No value shall be given to plywood applied over existing
plaster or wood sheathing		 133 percent of the value specified in San
Francisco Building Code Table
2306.2.1(2) for shear walls
b.   Drywall or plaster applied directly over wood studs 100 percent of the values in San Francisco
Building Code Table 2306.3(3)
c.   Drywall or plaster applied to sheathing over existing
wood studs		 The values in San Francisco Building
Code Table 2306.3(3) reduced as noted in
Footnote a of that table2
4.   TENSION BOLTS (x 4.448 for N)
a.   Bolts extending entirely through unreinforced masonry
walls secured with bearing plates on far side of a 3 wythe
minimum wall with at least 30 square inches (19,355 mm2)
of area3,4,11		 1,800 pounds per bolt8
a.   Bolts extending entirely through unreinforced masonry
walls secured with bearing plates on far side of a 3 wythe
minimum wall with at least 30 square inches (19,355 mm2)
of area3,4,11		 900 pounds per bolt for 2 wythe walls8
b.   Bolts extending to the exterior face of the wall with a
2½-inch (63.5 mm) round plate under the head and drilled at
an angle of 22½ degrees to the horizontal, installed as
specified for shear bolts3,4,5		 1,200 pounds per bolt
5.   SHEAR BOLTS
Bolts embedded a minimum of 8 inches into unreinforced
masonry walls and centered in a 2½-inch diameter hole filled
with dry-pack or non-shrink grout. Through bolts with first 8
inches as noted above and embedded bolts as noted in item
4b.4,5,9		 ½ inch dia. = 350 pounds7,8
Bolts embedded a minimum of 8 inches into unreinforced
masonry walls and centered in a 2½-inch diameter hole filled
with dry-pack or non-shrink grout. Through bolts with first 8
inches as noted above and embedded bolts as noted in item
4b.4,5,9		 5/8 inch dia. = 500 pounds7,8
Bolts embedded a minimum of 8 inches into unreinforced
masonry walls and centered in a 2½-inch diameter hole filled
with dry-pack or non-shrink grout. Through bolts with first 8
inches as noted above and embedded bolts as noted in item
4b.4,5,9		 ¾ inch dia. = 750 pounds7,8
6.   INFILLED WALLS
Reinforced masonry infilled openings in existing
unreinforced masonry walls. Provide keys or dowels to
match reinforcing.		 Same values as for unreinforced masonry
walls
7.    REINFORCED MASONRY
Masonry piers and walls reinforced per San Francisco
Building Code Chapter 21		 Same values as specified in San Francisco
6
Building Code Section 2107
8.   REINFORCED CONCRETE
Concrete footings, walls and piers reinforced as specified
in San Francisco Building Code Chapter 19 and designed for
tributary loads		 Same values as specified in San Francisco
Building Code Chapter 196
1   A one-third increase in allowable stress is not allowed, except as noted.
2   In addition to existing sheathing value.
3   Bolts to be ½ inch (1.27 mm) minimum in diameter.
4   Drilling for bolts and dowels shall be done with an electric rotary drill. Impact tools shall not be used
for drilling holes or tightening anchors and shear bolt nuts.
5   Embedded bolts to be tested as specified in Section 507C.
6   Stress given may be increased for combinations of load as specified in this code.
7   A one-third increase in allowable stress is allowed for short-term loading.
8   Other bolt sizes, values and installation methods may be used, provided a testing program is conducted
in accordance with Section 515C. Bolt spacing shall not exceed 6 feet (1.83 m) on center and shall not
be less than 12 inches (0.305 m) on center.
9   Tension and shear from seismic loads need not be assumed to act simultaneously.
NEW MATERIALS OR CONFIGURATIONS OF
MATERIALS		 1
ALLOWABLE VALUES
10   Values and limitations are for nailed plywood. Higher values may be used for other approved
fastening systems such as staples when approved by the Building Official.
11   Plate size may be reduced to not less than 9 square inches (5805 mm2), provided the bearing stress on
the masonry at design load does not exceed 60 pounds per square inch, psi (414 kPa).

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  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
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  130. 10.3 Settlement Analysis
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  175. 230.71 Maximum Number of Disconnects.
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  180. 320.108 Revise this section as follows:
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  182. 330.12 Revise item (1) as follows:
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  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…
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  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:
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  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:
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  208. 411.5 Revise Section 411.5(A) as follows:
  209. 411.5 Specific Location Requirements.
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  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:
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  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
    Overview
    1. 516C.1 Scope. Pointing of deteriorated mortar joints when requ…
    2. 516C.2 Joint Preparation. The old or deteriorated mortar shoul…
    3. 516C.3 Mortar Preparation. The mortar mix shall be Type N or S…
    4. 516C.4 Packing. The joint into which the mortar is to be packe…
  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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