meet the dbi pros summit october 25, 2006 amy lee, acting director how to obtain a permit

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

MEET THE DBI PROSMEET THE DBI PROS

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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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Audience SurveyAudience Survey


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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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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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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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Required form for all permit applicants:


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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

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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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Thank you for attending!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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meet the dbi pros summit october 25, 2006 amy lee, acting director how to obtain a permit

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