Introducing the “Pros” - Department of Building Inspection
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Transcript Introducing the “Pros” - Department of Building Inspection
Meet the DBI Pros Summit
October 11 & 12, 2007
Isam Hasenin, P.E., C.B.O., Director
Residential Remodels
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Introducing the DBI Pros
Building Inspection Division
Plan Check Services Division
Plumbing Inspection Division
Electrical Inspection Division
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Purpose of the Session
To understand the permitting process
To know the players
To understand permit review options
To learn vital rules and regulations
To be aware of available resources
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Audience Survey
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Benefits of Getting a Permit
Provide minimum standards for
habitability & fire life safety
Provide minimum standards for structural
& seismic safety
Provide minimum standards for energy
conservation
Provide verification that construction
meets minimum standards of care
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Educate & prepare yourself
Review DBI printed material & pamphlets
Contact City Planning
Browse DBI website: www.sfgov.org/dbi
Visit the San Francisco Permit Center
Consult a design professional
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Possible Types of Permits for
Residential Remodels
Over-The-Counter without plans
Over-The-Counter with plans
Plans requiring Intake (Horizontal &
Vertical) with plans
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Possible Over-the-Counter
Permits/Without Plans
Window Replacement (in-kind)
Skylight Replacement (in-kind)
Repair Stairs & Decks (less than 50%)
Cosmetic Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel
Dry-rot & Termite Repair (in-kind)
Re-roofing
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Possible Over-the-Counter
Permits/Without Plans
Possible multiple agency review
May require electrical, plumbing and/or
mechanical permits even if building permit
is not required
If scaffolding required in the public way, a
street permit must be obtained
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Possible Over-the-Counter
Permits/With Plans
Kitchen & Bath Remodel (Structural & Non-structural)
Deck/stairs Repairs (Over 50% or Replacement in-kind)
Rooms Down (adjacent to garage or conversion of nonhabitable space)
Skylight (new)
Foundation Repairs & Upgrades
Typical Retaining Wall (under 10 feet)
Fences (over six feet)
Voluntary Seismic Upgrades
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Bathroom Remodel
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Kitchen Remodel
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Deck Remodel/Addition
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Plans Requiring Intake
Horizontal Additions
Vertical Additions
Vertical & Horizontal Additions
New Buildings
All of the above require City Planning
review, in addition to Architectural,
Structural & Mechanical review. Projects
over $100,000 will need Bureau of Street
& Mapping review
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Horizontal/Vertical Addition
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Forms to be used for Building
Permit/Construction process
Building Form 3/8 (Pink Form)
Inspection Record Form
Certificate of Final Completion & Occupancy
Other Miscellaneous Forms by Central
Permit Bureau
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Minimum
Information on Bldg.
Form 3/8 (pink)
1) Address &
Lot/Block
2) Estimated Cost
of Job
Name & contact info
4) Description of all
Work
5) Signed & Dated
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Job Card will be
issued at the time
of payment of
permit
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Certificate of
Final
Completion &
Occupancy will
be issued at the
time all the work
is satisfactory to
Building
inspector
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Building Inspection
General Information
Call (415)558-6096 for Inspections
90% guaranteed-48 hour response (Try
to call well in advance to insure no
delays to your project)
Call between 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. to
book your inspection
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Building Inspection
General Information
To speak directly to an inspector, call
between 7:30 a.m.- 8:30 a.m. or 3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m. each weekday
Inspectors are in the field 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
To narrow your inspection window within one
hour, call between 7:30 a.m.- 8:30 a.m.
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Miscellaneous Requirements
Contractor Requirements:
CA State Contractors License
S.F. Business Tax Certificate
Workmen’s Comp Certificate
Miscellaneous Permits:
San Francisco School District
CAL-OSHA Safety Permits
Bay Area Air Quality Permits
Transit Impact Development
Plumbing/Electrical:
C licensed contractors
B licensed contractors
Homeowners
Payments Accepted:
Visa, MasterCard, (No
Discover or American
Express)
Preprinted Checks
Cash
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First Inspection
The Dept. of Building Inspection encourages
a Site Inspection prior to start of work
Coordination job flow
Look for potential problems or hazards
It is mandatory, if there is to be any digging of
soil on your jobsite; DPW requires a
mandatory start work inspection on ALL street
permits
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First Inspection
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Foundation/Steel
Underpinning/Shoring
Coordinated by Agent / Contractor
Building Inspector: Steel/Rebar, bolt in
concrete, form size as approved;
Waterproofing/Dewatering, Minor Special
Inspection/Engineer, Safety (Cal-OSHA),
Shoring & Excavation Adjoining Property
Electrical: Underground prior to cover (UFA)
Plumbing: Underground prior to cover
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Underpinning & Shoring
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Framing Superstructure
Prior to building
Plumbing, waste & supply (rough),
Electrical (rough)
Building
Framing/Superstructure, Mechanical,
Environmental Air, Ducts, & Special
Inspection-Engineer Sign-off
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Framing Superstructures
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Insulation – Title 24
Verify waterproofing
Windows
Flashing
Lathing
Roof Membrane
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Insulation – Title 24
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Cover Inspection
Sheetrock
Fire Assemblies between floors, units &
property lines
Plumbing-Shower Pans
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Cover Inspection
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Final Inspection
Plumbing
Electrical
Mechanical
D.P.W.-Sidewalk
B.U.F.-Street Trees
Special Inspection Complete
Building
C.F.C. issued if building envelope enlarged,
change of use, or if work done to correct
violation
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Final Inspection
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Department of City Planning
SF Planning Code
Zoning and use districts
Setbacks, yards and heights
Residential Design Guidelines
Historic preservation
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Department of City Planning
Project Review with planners
Pre-Application with neighbors
Planning Commission
Discretionary Review
Maintain good neighborhood character
Proposition M findings
Private views not regulated by DCP
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Seismic Upgrade Requirements
SFBC Sections 3403 & 3405
Substantially alter 2/3 number of stories
Structural alteration
Adding a story
Horizontal addition
Change building use
Change a floor level
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Thank you for attending!
We value you and your opinion
We’re here to help assist you
Our goal is to improve the value of our
services to better serve you
We’ll continue to listen to your priorities
New improvements are on the horizon