meet the dbi pros summit october 25, 2006 amy lee, acting director how to obtain a permit
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Meet the DBI Pros SummitMeet the DBI Pros SummitOctober 25, 2006 October 25, 2006
Amy Lee, Acting DirectorAmy Lee, Acting Director
How To Obtain a Permit
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MEET THE DBI PROS
Introducing the DBI ProsIntroducing the DBI Pros
Technical Services Division DBI Plumbing Inspection Division DBI Electrical Inspection Division DBI Residential Plan Check DBI Central Permit Bureau
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Introducing Pros from other Introducing Pros from other San Francisco AgenciesSan Francisco Agencies
Department of City Planning San Francisco Fire Department Department of Public Works Department of Public Health Department of the Environment
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Purpose of the seminarPurpose 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
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Benefits of Getting a PermitBenefits 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
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Benefits of Getting a PermitBenefits 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
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Benefits of Getting a PermitBenefits 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)
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Educate & prepare yourselfEducate & prepare yourself
Review DBI printed material-pamphlets Contact Department of City Planning Browse DBI website: www.sfgov.org/dbi
Visit the SF Permit Center Consult a design professional
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Work not requiring a permitWork 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)
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Work not requiring a permitWork 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
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Possible Over-the-Counter Possible Over-the-Counter Permits/Residential BuildingsPermits/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)
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Possible Over-the-Counter Possible Over-the-Counter Permits/Residential BuildingsPermits/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
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Possible Over-the-Counter Possible Over-the-Counter Permits/Residential BuildingsPermits/Residential Buildings
Dry rot repairs Window replacement Kitchen remodel Bathroom remodel Re-roofing Repair existing decks and/or stairs Interior remodel
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Possible Over-the-Counter Possible Over-the-Counter permits/ non-residential buildingspermits/ non-residential buildings
Public buildings Public accommodations Commercial buildings Industrial buildings Possible multiple agency review required (see attached handout)
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Possible Over-the-Counter Possible Over-the-Counter permits/ non-residential buildingspermits/ 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, 586.07 hardship threshold
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Possible Over-the-Counter Possible Over-the-Counter permits/ non-residential buildingspermits/ non-residential buildings
Re-roofing Alteration of interior/exterior Store front remodeling Soft demolition Awnings and canopies Non-painted signs Access barrier removal
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What you need for What you need for the Central Permit Bureauthe Central Permit Bureau
Homeowners Authorized Agent/Permit Expeditors Contractors Miscellaneous See attached handout
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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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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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Obtaining a permit, case studyObtaining 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
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Obtaining a permit, case studyObtaining a permit, case study
CASE STUDYCASE STUDY
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Pre-Application Plan Review (DBI)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
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Junior Site PermitsJunior 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
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Junior Site Junior Site Permit Permit
process for process for Residential Residential
Vertical Vertical AdditionAddition
Accept Drawing
DCP Review/311 Notification
Rout to DBI
Site Permit?DBI Hold for Final Plans
SFFD
DPW/BSM
DBIPermit Coord. Div.
CPB
Issue Permit
Yes
No
DBI•Architectural•Structural•Mechanical/T24
Route to DBI
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Senior Site PermitsSenior 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
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Serial Plan ReviewSerial 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)
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Parallel Plan ReviewParallel 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
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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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