Meet the DBI Pros Summit October 25, 2006 Amy Lee, Acting Director How To Obtain a Permit

MEET THE DBI PROS 2 Introducing the DBI Pros Technical Services Division DBI Plumbing Inspection Division DBI Electrical Inspection Division DBI Residential Plan Check DBI Central Permit Bureau

MEET THE DBI PROS 3 Introducing Pros from other San Francisco Agencies Department of City Planning San Francisco Fire Department Department of Public Works Department of Public Health Department of the Environment

MEET THE DBI PROS 4 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

MEET THE DBI PROS 5 Audience Survey

MEET THE DBI PROS 6 Benefits of Getting a Permit Protect public/consumers from poor workmanship Provide minimum standards for exiting & life safety Provide standards for habitability Upgrade safety and structural elements

MEET THE DBI PROS 7 Benefits of Getting a Permit 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

MEET THE DBI PROS 8 Benefits of Getting a Permit 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)

MEET THE DBI PROS 9 Educate & prepare yourself Review DBI printed material-pamphlets Contact Department of City Planning Browse DBI website: Visit the SF Permit Center Consult a design professional

MEET THE DBI PROS 10 Work not requiring a permit 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)

MEET THE DBI PROS 11 Work not requiring a permit 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

MEET THE DBI PROS 12 Possible Over-the-Counter Permits/Residential Buildings 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)

MEET THE DBI PROS 13 Possible Over-the-Counter Permits/Residential Buildings 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

MEET THE DBI PROS 14 Possible Over-the-Counter Permits/Residential Buildings Dry rot repairs Window replacement Kitchen remodel Bathroom remodel Re-roofing Repair existing decks and/or stairs Interior remodel

MEET THE DBI PROS 15 Possible Over-the-Counter permits/ non-residential buildings Public buildings Public accommodations Commercial buildings Industrial buildings Possible multiple agency review required (see attached handout)

MEET THE DBI PROS 16 Possible Over-the-Counter permits/ non-residential buildings Limited screening time available May require electrical, plumbing and/or mechanical permits even if building permit is not required Plans & access compliance documentation $113, hardship threshold

MEET THE DBI PROS 17 Possible Over-the-Counter permits/ non-residential buildings Re-roofing Alteration of interior/exterior Store front remodeling Soft demolition Awnings and canopies Non-painted signs Access barrier removal

MEET THE DBI PROS 18 What you need for the Central Permit Bureau Homeowners Authorized Agent/Permit Expeditors Contractors Miscellaneous See attached handout

MEET THE DBI PROS 19 Required form for all permit applicants:

MEET THE DBI PROS 20 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

MEET THE DBI PROS 21 Department of City Planning SF Planning Code Zoning and use districts Setbacks, yards and heights Residential Design Guidelines Historic preservation

MEET THE DBI PROS 22 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

MEET THE DBI PROS 23 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

MEET THE DBI PROS 24 Obtaining a permit, case study CASE STUDY

MEET THE DBI PROS 25 Pre-Application Plan Review (DBI) 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

MEET THE DBI PROS 26 Junior Site Permits 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

MEET THE DBI PROS 27 Junior Site Permit process for Residential Vertical Addition Accept Drawing DCP Review/ 311 Notification Rout to DBI Site Permit? DBI Hold for Final Plans SFFD DPW/BSM DBI Permit Coord. Div. CPB Issue Permit Yes No DBI Architectural Structural Mechanical/T24 Route to DBI

MEET THE DBI PROS 28 Senior Site Permits 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

MEET THE DBI PROS 29 Serial Plan Review 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)

MEET THE DBI PROS 30 Parallel Plan Review 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

MEET THE DBI PROS 31 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

MEET THE DBI PROS 32 Thank you for attending! 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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