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 Residential Remodels 1

MEET THE DBI PROS Introducing the DBI Pros Building Inspection Division n Plan Check Services Division n Plumbing Inspection Division n Electrical Inspection Division n 2

MEET THE DBI PROS Purpose of the Session n To understand the permitting process n To know the players n To understand permit review options n To learn vital rules and regulations n To be aware of available resources

MEET THE DBI PROS Audience Survey

MEET THE DBI PROS Benefits of Getting a Permit Provide minimum standards for habitability & fire life safety n Provide minimum standards for structural & seismic safety n Provide minimum standards for energy conservation n Provide verification that construction meets minimum standards of care n

MEET THE DBI PROS Educate & prepare yourself n n n 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

MEET THE DBI PROS Possible Types of Permits for Residential Remodels n Over-The-Counter without plans n Over-The-Counter with plans n Plans requiring Intake (Horizontal & Vertical) with plans

MEET THE DBI PROS Possible Over-the-Counter Permits/Without Plans n n n 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

MEET THE DBI PROS Possible Over-the-Counter Permits/Without Plans Possible multiple agency review n May require electrical, plumbing and/or mechanical permits even if building permit is not required n If scaffolding required in the public way, a street permit must be obtained n

MEET THE DBI PROS Possible Over-the-Counter Permits/With Plans n n n n 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

MEET THE DBI PROS Bathroom Remodel

MEET THE DBI PROS Kitchen Remodel

MEET THE DBI PROS Deck Remodel/Addition

MEET THE DBI PROS Plans Requiring Intake Horizontal Additions n Vertical & Horizontal Additions n New Buildings n 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 n

MEET THE DBI PROS Horizontal/Vertical Addition

MEET THE DBI PROS Forms to be used for Building Permit/Construction process Building Form 3/8 (Pink Form) n Inspection Record Form n Certificate of Final Completion & Occupancy n Other Miscellaneous Forms by Central Permit Bureau n

MEET THE DBI PROS n n n 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 2 1 3 4 5

MEET THE DBI PROS n Job Card will be issued at the time of payment of permit

MEET THE DBI PROS n Certificate of Final Completion & Occupancy will be issued at the time all the work is satisfactory to Building inspector

MEET THE DBI PROS Building Inspection General Information n Call (415)558 -6096 for Inspections n 90% guaranteed-48 hour response (Try to call well in advance to insure no delays to your project) n Call between 8: 30 a. m. -3: 00 p. m. to book your inspection

MEET THE DBI PROS 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 n Inspectors are in the field 8: 30 a. m. -3: 00 p. m. n To narrow your inspection window within one hour, call between 7: 30 a. m. - 8: 30 a. m. n

MEET THE DBI PROS Miscellaneous Requirements Contractor Requirements: n CA State Contractors License n S. F. Business Tax Certificate n Workmen’s Comp Certificate Plumbing/Electrical: n C licensed contractors n B licensed contractors n Homeowners Miscellaneous Permits: San Francisco School District CAL-OSHA Safety Permits Bay Area Air Quality Permits Transit Impact Development Payments Accepted: n Visa, Master. Card, (No Discover or American Express) n Preprinted Checks n Cash n n

MEET THE DBI PROS First Inspection The Dept. of Building Inspection encourages a Site Inspection prior to start of work n Coordination job flow n Look for potential problems or hazards n 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 n

MEET THE DBI PROS First Inspection

MEET THE DBI PROS Foundation/Steel Underpinning/Shoring Coordinated by Agent / Contractor n Building Inspector: Steel/Rebar, bolt in concrete, form size as approved; Waterproofing/Dewatering, Minor Special Inspection/Engineer, Safety (Cal-OSHA), Shoring & Excavation Adjoining Property n Electrical: Underground prior to cover (UFA) n Plumbing: Underground prior to cover n

MEET THE DBI PROS Underpinning & Shoring

MEET THE DBI PROS Framing Superstructure n Prior to building n Plumbing, waste & supply (rough), Electrical (rough) n Building n Framing/Superstructure, Mechanical, Environmental Air, Ducts, & Special Inspection-Engineer Sign-off

MEET THE DBI PROS Framing Superstructures

MEET THE DBI PROS Insulation – Title 24 n Verify waterproofing n Windows n Flashing n Lathing n Roof Membrane

MEET THE DBI PROS Insulation – Title 24

MEET THE DBI PROS Cover Inspection n Sheetrock n Fire Assemblies between floors, units & property lines n Plumbing-Shower Pans

MEET THE DBI PROS Cover Inspection

MEET THE DBI PROS Final Inspection n n n n 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

MEET THE DBI PROS Final Inspection

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

MEET THE DBI PROS Department of City Planning n n n n 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 Seismic Upgrade Requirements n n n n 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 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 n We’ll continue to listen to your priorities n New improvements are on the horizon n