Transcript Introducing the “Pros” - Department of Building Inspection

Meet the DBI Pros Summit
October 25, 2006
Amy Lee, Acting Director
How To Obtain a Permit
MEET THE DBI PROS
Introducing the DBI Pros
Technical Services Division
 DBI Plumbing Inspection Division
 DBI Electrical Inspection Division
 DBI Residential Plan Check
 DBI Central Permit Bureau
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Introducing Pros from other
San Francisco Agencies
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Department of City Planning
San Francisco Fire Department
Department of Public Works
Department of Public Health
Department of the Environment
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Purpose of the seminar
To understand a complex process
 Know who are the players
 To understand the various permit options
 Learn about rules and regulations
 Learn about available resources
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Audience Survey
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Benefits of Getting a Permit
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Protect public/consumers from
poor workmanship
Provide minimum standards for
exiting & life safety
Provide standards for habitability
Upgrade safety and structural elements
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Benefits of Getting a Permit
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Promote order and civil conditions
in a dense urban environment
Chance for neighbors to air concerns
Public review of projects
Preserve neighborhood character
Preserve historic & significant buildings
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Benefits of Getting a Permit
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Improve and upgrade older buildings
Mitigate future earthquake damage
Achieve social goals and objectives
Help conserve limited energy supplies
Promote conservation
Provide third party records
It’s the law (local, state & federal)
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Educate & prepare yourself
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Review DBI printed material-pamphlets
Contact Department of City Planning
Browse DBI website: www.sfgov.org/dbi
Visit the SF Permit Center
Consult a design professional
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Work not requiring a permit
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Tool/storage sheds ≤ 100 sq ft. roof area
Front fences ≤ 3’ height
Other fences ≤ 6’ height
Movable cases and counters
Retaining walls ≤ 4’ height (footing
bottom to top of wall)
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Work not requiring a permit
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Platforms and walks not part of an exit,
≤ 30’’ high above adjacent grade
Painting and papering
Minor repairs to interior plaster
Floor covering not requiring removal of
existing flooring
Glazing repair & replacement to code
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Possible Over-the-Counter
Permits/Residential Buildings
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Single and two family dwellings (R-3)
Apartments (R-1)
Condominiums (R-3 or R-1)
Residential Hotels (R-1)
Possible multiple agency review
required (see attached handout)
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Possible Over-the-Counter
Permits/Residential Buildings
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Limited screening time available
May require electrical, plumbing and/or
mechanical permits even if building permit
is not required
May require plans and/or calculations
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Possible Over-the-Counter
Permits/Residential Buildings
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Dry rot repairs
Window replacement
Kitchen remodel
Bathroom remodel
Re-roofing
Repair existing decks and/or stairs
Interior remodel
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Possible Over-the-Counter
permits/ non-residential buildings
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Public buildings
Public accommodations
Commercial buildings
Industrial buildings
Possible multiple agency review
required (see attached handout)
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Possible Over-the-Counter
permits/ non-residential buildings
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Limited screening time available
 May require electrical, plumbing and/or
mechanical permits even if building permit
is not required
 Plans & access compliance documentation
 $113, 586.07 hardship threshold
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Possible Over-the-Counter
permits/ non-residential buildings
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Re-roofing
Alteration of interior/exterior
Store front remodeling
Soft demolition
Awnings and canopies
Non-painted signs
Access barrier removal
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What you need for
the Central Permit Bureau
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Homeowners
Authorized Agent/Permit Expeditors
Contractors
Miscellaneous
See attached handout
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Required form for
all permit applicants:
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Miscellaneous Requirements
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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
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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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Department of City Planning
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SF Planning Code
Zoning and use districts
Setbacks, yards and heights
Residential Design Guidelines
Historic preservation
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Department of City Planning
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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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Obtaining a permit, case study
See Case Study handout attached
 Project requires multiple agency review
 Numerous types of meetings needed to
progress through process of approval
 Owner needs to be involved to make
decisions
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Obtaining a permit, case study
CASE STUDY
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Pre-Application Plan Review (DBI)
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Discuss specific design issues
SFBC AB-028
DBI or DBI & SF Fire Department
Written request and submit fee(s)
Verify interpretation of code requirements
Verify alternate methods of construction
before submitting application
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Junior Site Permits
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Architectural plans for DCP approval first
Smaller projects up to $2,000,000
Primarily residential projects
SFBC AB-033
Plans routed to DBI after DCP approval
Only a single addendum permitted
Complete package of detailed plans, calcs.,
and related documents in addendum
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Junior Site
Permit
process for
Residential
Vertical
Addition
Accept Drawing
DBI Hold for
Final Plans
Yes
DCP Review/
311 Notification
SFFD
Rout
RoutetotoDBI
DBI
DPW/BSM
Site Permit?
DBI
Permit Coord. Div.
No
DBI
•Architectural
•Structural
•Mechanical/T24
CPB
Issue Permit
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Senior Site Permits
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Architectural plans for DCP approval first
Larger and more complex over $2,000,000
New residential and non-residential
projects
SFBC AB-032
Maximum submittal of six (6) addenda
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Serial Plan Review
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Site permit or non-site permit submittal
Residential or non-residential
Non-site permit = complete document
set required (architectural, structural, T-24)
2 plan sets plus calculations
Reviews done in sequence (serial process)
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Parallel Plan Review
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Not a site permit submittal
Residential or non-residential
Minimum four review stations
Complete permit sets
Request at intake counter
Permit Coordination Division (PCD)
coordinator assigned
Plans to each station at the same time
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Seismic Upgrade Requirements
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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!
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We value you and your opinion
We want you to feel that we’re here to
help assist you
Our goal is to improve the value of our
services to better serve you
We’ve been listening to you telling us
what’s important
New improvements are on the horizon
Please fill out evaluation forms. Thank you!
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