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Building certifications in San Francisco

Regulated by San Francisco Department of Building Inspection (DBI). 3 cert types in the database.

annual
Boiler Permit Sf

Any building operating a boiler covered by the San Francisco Housing Code

San Francisco Housing Code sec 701(e), 1001(b)(13)(f)(g); SFMC sec 1024

Source: dbiweb02.sfgov.org official page
annual permit renewal
Elevator Permit Ca

Any building operating a passenger or freight elevator serving the public (statewide Cal/OSHA jurisdiction; LA administers its own city program in addition)

CCR Title 8 sec 3001; Elevator Safety Orders

Source: www.dir.ca.gov official page
once, then every 6 years (rentals) / every 9 years (condos)
Exterior Elevated Elements Ca

Multifamily buildings with 3+ dwelling/sleeping units that have exterior elevated elements (decks, balconies, stairways, walkways, railings) more than 6 feet above grade

SB 721 (Health & Safety Code 17973) rentals; SB 326 (Civil Code 5551) condos, as amended by AB 2579

Source: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov official page

Frequently asked questions

What building certifications are required in San Francisco?

Certmill's database lists 3 requirement types for San Francisco, including boiler permit sf, elevator permit ca, exterior elevated elements ca. Every rule cites the official agency page, and cities inherit their state's requirements automatically.

How often is boiler permit sf required in San Francisco?

Any building operating a boiler covered by the San Francisco Housing Code The required cycle is annual under San Francisco Housing Code sec 701(e), 1001(b)(13)(f)(g); SFMC sec 1024, administered by SF Department of Building Inspection, Plumbing Division.

Does San Francisco require facade inspections?

Check the requirement cards on this page: any facade or exterior wall rule shows its trigger (usually a story or height threshold), cycle, and the official ordinance source. Certmill adds facade requirements automatically for buildings of 7 or more floors.

How do I track these deadlines for my building?

Add the building in Certmill, pick San Francisco, and check the equipment you run. The requirements expand into a deadline calendar with countdowns, 60-day alerts, and an evidence binder PDF.

Requirements change and interpretation varies by building. Certmill assembles this from the official source above. Verify with the agency before relying on it.
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