Division II — ADMINISTRATION.›Part I — GENERAL PROVISIONS.

San Francisco Fire Code Ch. 81 Parking Lots and Garages

San Francisco Fire Code · 2026-08 edition · updated 2026-10-23 · San Francisco

Cite as: San Francisco Fire Code Chapter 81 · Text as of 2026-10-23

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SECTION 8101. – SCOPE.¶

Premises used for parking of motor vehicles and classified as Group S, Division 2 occupancies or as a parking lot shall be in accordance with Chapter 81. See the Building Code for construction requirements. Garages used to service or repair motor vehicles shall comply with Chapter 23.

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SECTION 8102. – DEFINITIONS.¶

Parking Lots And Garages

Lots and garages where the operator charges a fee for the storage of motor vehicles. Parking lots shall include those premises that are open to the sky.

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SECTION 8103. – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.¶

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