Meet the DBI Pros SummitMeet the DBI Pros SummitOctober 11 & 12, 2007 October 11 & 12, 2007

Isam Hasenin, P.E., C.B.O., DirectorIsam Hasenin, P.E., C.B.O., Director Residential Remodels

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Introducing the DBI ProsIntroducing the DBI Pros

Building Inspection Division Plan Check Services Division Plumbing Inspection Division Electrical Inspection Division

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Purpose of the SessionPurpose 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 SurveyAudience Survey

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Benefits of Getting a PermitBenefits 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 yourselfEducate & 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 Possible Types of Permits for Residential RemodelsResidential 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 Possible Over-the-Counter Permits/Without PlansPermits/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 Possible Over-the-Counter Permits/Without PlansPermits/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 Possible Over-the-Counter Permits/With PlansPermits/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 non-

habitable space) Skylight (new) Foundation Repairs & Upgrades Typical Retaining Wall (under 10 feet) Fences (over six feet) Voluntary Seismic Upgrades

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Bathroom RemodelBathroom Remodel

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Kitchen RemodelKitchen Remodel

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Deck Remodel/AdditionDeck Remodel/Addition

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Plans Requiring IntakePlans 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 AdditionHorizontal/Vertical Addition

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Forms to be used for Building Forms to be used for Building Permit/Construction processPermit/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 Building Inspection General InformationGeneral 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 Building Inspection General InformationGeneral 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 RequirementsMiscellaneous RequirementsContractor 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 InspectionFirst 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 InspectionFirst Inspection

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Foundation/SteelFoundation/SteelUnderpinning/ShoringUnderpinning/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 & ShoringUnderpinning & Shoring

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Framing SuperstructureFraming 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 SuperstructuresFraming Superstructures

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Insulation – Title 24Insulation – Title 24 Verify waterproofing Windows Flashing Lathing Roof Membrane

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Insulation – Title 24Insulation – Title 24

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Cover InspectionCover Inspection Sheetrock Fire Assemblies between floors, units &

property lines Plumbing-Shower Pans

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Cover InspectionCover Inspection

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Final InspectionFinal 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 InspectionFinal Inspection

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Department of City PlanningDepartment 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 PlanningDepartment 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 RequirementsSeismic 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!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