Meet the DBI Pros Summit October 11 12
Meet the DBI Pros Summit October 11 -12, 2007 Isam Hasenin, P. E. , C. B. O. , Director How To Obtain a Permit 1
How to Obtain a Permit Raymond Lui, S. E. Deputy Director Manager of Plan Review Services 2
Purpose of this Session n To understand the permitting process n To know the regulating agencies n To understand permit review options n To learn about rules and regulations n To be aware of available resources 3
Audience Survey 4
Benefits of Getting a Permit n Provide minimum standards for habitability & fire life safety n Provide minimum standards for structural and seismic safety n Provide minimum standards for energy conservation n Provide verification that construction meets minimum standards of care 5
Work Not Requiring a Permit n Tool/storage sheds ≤ 100 sq ft roof area n Front fences ≤ 3’ high n Other fences ≤ 6’ high n Movable cases and counters n Partitions < 5’-9” high n Retaining walls ≤ 4’ high (bottom of footing to top of wall) without surcharge 6
Work Not Requiring a Permit n Platforms and walks not part of an exit, ≤ 30’’ high above adjacent grade n Painting and papering n Minor repairs to interior plaster and sheet rock n Floor covering not requiring removal of existing floor framing n Glazing repair 7
Work Not Requiring a Permit n Electrical Low voltage installations n Cover plates n Residential fixture replacement n n Plumbing Residential fixture replacement n Residential low-flow toilet replacement n 8
Permit Review Options n Over-the-Counter (OTC) permit review n Submitted projects n Site permit n Parallel review 9
Over-the-Counter Permit Review n Alterations with no plans n Alterations with plans Building and structural plan review (including disabled access review for commercial projects) n Mechanical plan review n Fire Department plan review n 10
Alterations with No Plans OTC Permit Review n Dry rot repair n Re-roofing (except cool roof) n Window replacement n Garage door replacement (same size) n Non-structural kitchen & bathroom remodel n Replacement/repair of stucco or siding 11
Alterations with No Plans OTC Permit Review n Changing walls (non-rated) from stucco to siding or vice versa (pictures are required by Planning Department) n Installation of anchor bolts & plywood sheathing on the ground floor of residential buildings n Notice of Violation compliance without plans 12
Alterations with Plans OTC Permit Review n OTC permit review or submitted project? Depends on the complexity of the project n Planning Department may require neighborhood notification n n OTC permit review by multiple agencies 13
Initial Permit Review OTC Permit Review – Alterations with Plans n Initial screening of permit application Applicant information n Scope of work, building characteristics n Completeness of submittal package n Quality of submittal package n n Review and approval of alteration projects with no plans n Routing to necessary review agencies 14
OTC Plan Review OTC Permit Review – Alterations with Plans n Planning Department n Department of Building Inspection Building and structural n Mechanical n n Fire Department n Bureau of Street-Use and Mapping n Public Utilities Commission 15
Permit Issuance OTC Permit Review – Alterations with Plans n Payment of fees n n n Planning, DBI, SFFD plan review DBI field inspection Public Utilities Commission Transit impact development San Francisco Unified School District n Contractor requirements n n n Licensed in the State of California San Francisco business tax certificate Workmen’s compensation insurance Cal/OSHA safety permit Issuance of job card 16
Submitted Projects n Complicated projects that cannot be reviewed in one-hour n Projects requiring neighborhood notification n Site Permit and Addenda process n Parallel review 17
Pre-Application Meetings Submitted Projects n Department of Building Inspection n Fire Department n Code interpretation in writing 18
Initial Permit Review Submitted Projects n Initial screening of permit application Applicant information n Scope of work, building characteristics n Completeness of submittal package n Quality of submittal package n n Payment of plan review fees n Determination of routing to required review agencies 19
Plan Review Submitted Projects n Planning Department n Department of Building Inspection Building and structural n Mechanical n n Fire Department n Bureau of Street-Use and Mapping n Public Utilities Commission 20
Permit Issuance Submitted Projects n Payment of fees n n n DBI field inspection Public Utilities Commission Transit impact development San Francisco Unified School District Contractor requirements n n n Licensed in the State of California San Francisco business tax certificate Workmen’s compensation insurance Cal/OSHA safety permit Issuance of job card 21
Additional Permits n Department of Building Inspection Electrical n Plumbing n B and C licensed contractors n Homeowners n n DPW – Bureau of Street Use & Mapping Street space during construction n Encroachment n 22
Planning Department n San Francisco Planning Code n Zoning and use districts n Setbacks, yards and heights n Residential Design Guidelines n Historic preservation 23
Planning Department n Project Review with planners n Pre-Application with neighbors n Planning Commission n Discretionary Review n Maintain good neighborhood character n Proposition M findings n Private views not regulated 24
Educate and Prepare Yourself n Contact Planning Department n Review DBI printed materials/pamphlets n Browse DBI website: www. sfgov. org/dbi n Visit the San Francisco Permit Center n Consult a design professional 25
Introducing the DBI Pros n Permit Services n Plan Review Services n Inspection Services 26
Introducing Pros from other San Francisco Agencies n Planning Department n Fire Department n Department of Public Works – Bureau of Street Use and Mapping 27
Thank You for Attending! n We value you and your opinion n We are here to assist you n Our goal is to improve the value of our services to better serve you n We’ll continue to listen to your priorities n New improvements are on the horizon n Please fill out evaluation forms 28
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