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City and County of San Francisco Daniel Lurie, Mayor
Department of Building Inspection Patrick O’Riordan, C.B.O., Director
INFORMATION SHEET
NO. G-20
DATE : August 29, 2025
CATEGORY : General
SUBJECT : Interim Criteria - Building Permit Application Routing to City Agencies
PURPOSE : To establish interim criteria for determining when building permit applications and
permit revisions are to be referred by the Department of Building Inspection to
other City agencies for their review and approval prior to permit issuance.
SECTION(S)
INVOLVED : San Francisco Building Code, Section 106A
DISCUSSION :
(A) This Information Sheet supersedes all previously issued documentation on routing.
Since the routing criteria changes according to the needs of the various City Agencies, it is necessary to
update the routing criteria from time to time.
To report any error/omissions in the Information Sheet, please contact Technical Services Division by
email: techq@sfgov.org.
(B) Building Permit Application processing:
Building permit applications, renewals of expired permits, and permit revisions that fall under the
categories listed in Attachment 1 shall be referred by the Department of Building Inspection to the
specified agencies for review.
Building permit applications, renewals of expired permits, and permit revisions that are not within these
categories need not be referred to other agencies unless DBI staff believes that referral is necessary to
assure adequate and complete plan review or unless another agency specifically requests the referral of
a permit application, renewal or revision.
The intent of this Information Sheet is to provide for the proper referral and review of building permit
applications and permit renewals and revisions, including related submittal documents, to City agencies
having jurisdiction over proposed elements of the project. The referral of building permit applications and
permit renewals and revisions to appropriate City agencies for review is recognized as an important
component of the plan review process.
City agencies not responsible for approval of permit applications, such as San Francisco Unified School
District, will not typically have applications or revisions routed to them for review, although agencies that
are responsible for collection of fees relating to construction may review applications for fee
determinations prior to permit issuance.
Building Permit Applications that fall within the categories listed in Attachment 1 are to be referred to the
agency under which the category is listed.
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Technical Services Division
49 South Van Ness Avenue, Suite 500 – San Francisco, CA 94103
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INFORMATION SHEET G-20
When a permit that was previously issued has expired with no work started, a permit application to renew
such previously issued permit should be referred to other agencies as follows in accordance with the
items noted in Attachment 1:
1. Planning Department (Planning) which is also known as City Planning – Zoning Counter (CP-
ZOC)
2. Department of Building Inspection: Architectural and Structural Plan Review (BLDG)
3. Department of Building Inspection: Mechanical Plan Review (MECH) / Electrical Plan Review
(MECH-E)
4. Fire Department (SFFD)
5. Department of Public Works, Bureau of Street-Use and Mapping (BSM)
6. Public Utility Commission (PUC)
7. Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure (OCII) which is the successor agency to the
SF Redevelopment Agency (REDEV)
8. Department of Public Works, Office of Disability Access Coordinator (PW-DAC)
(C) Routing to Department of Public Health (DPH). See attachment 3.
Notes:
1. New construction, seismic retrofit or remodel of buildings under DPH programs (see
attachment
2. Retail projects involving Food Facility needs to be routed to DPH.
3. For onsite consumption in Medical Cannabis Dispensing (MCD) facilities, the permit will be
routed to DPH first before Planning.
4. Do not route Article 38 (enhanced ventilation system) construction plans to DPH.
(D) Routing to Planning and Others (for site permit and addendum)
Planning shall be the first station for site permit.
For new buildings, architectural addendum needs to be routed to Planning, BSM and PUC even if no
changes from the site permit. Planning shall be the last station for architectural addendum.
For existing buildings, unless specially requested by Planning, architectural addendum need not be
routed to Planning if no changes from the site permit.
(E) In OCII areas, permits will be routed to OCII instead of to Planning. OCII is the last station to
review. Note that OCII reviews all permit addenda.
(F) Major changes on issued Site Permit
1. File new permit application form 3/8 as altered site permit.
2. Route to Planning for review/approval (with reference drawings of the original site permit).
3. Set of altered site permit plus reference drawings will be assigned to the original plan
reviewer.
4. Original site permit shall remain active paired with altered site permit.
5. If any addendum of the original site permit has been issued, no altered site permit will be
allowed.
6. All addenda shall be under the altered site permit.
7. Fees due by the issuance of all addenda shall be based on both the altered site permit and
the original site permit.
8. The Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) of both the altered site permit and the original site
permit shall be issued together at the same time.
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(G) Routing to Fire for buildings of R3 occupancy
1. All site permit plans of new buildings need to be routed to SFFD for Fire Department access
and Fire-flow analysis.
2. Sprinkler addendum need to be routed to SFFD. Other addendum, such as architectural,
mechanical, etc., does not need to be routed to SFFD.
3. For additions or alterations, applicant needs to mark on the plans and application form one of
the following:
a. “Fire sprinklers not required.” Routing to SFFD not required.
b. “Fire sprinklers required.” Routing to SFFD not required.
c. “Fire sprinklers under separate permit.” Routing to SFFD not required.
4. Vertical additions need to be routed to SFFD for Fire Department access.
Note: Once sprinkler plans are submitted, submit a copy of the approved architectural plans with
the sprinkler plans only as a reference (not for further review)
(H) For coordination with the Department of Environment on demolition, see Information Sheet
S-04.
(I) Routing to PW-DAC: Site permit and architectural addendum, (for new construction,
alteration, addition, change in occupancy/use) on any City Project or project receiving public
funds, needs to be routed to PW-DAC.
Applicable PW-DAC sign-off form needs to be scanned on to submittal set. For additional
information on City Projects, see Information Sheet DA-02, pages 2 and 3.
Routing to PW-BSM is no longer required when any of the following criteria are met:
1. An element affixed to any building is no more than four inches into the Public Way.
2. A minor element affixed to a building was authorized by a previous building permit, including:
a. Utility fixtures.
b. Water spouts.
c. Standpipes.
d. Outward-swinging doors.
e. Security gates.
3. The building permit is exclusively for compliance with an applicable accessibility standard,
including:
a. Door actuators.
b. Wheelchair lifts.
Routing to PW-BSM is still required when the permit is for an awning with fixed vertical posts located
in the public right-of-way, such as canopies.
(J) Kitchen/Bathroom Permit with No Plan: “No plan” permit application for remodeling of
kitchen and/or bathroom need not be routed to SFFD. Building Plan Reviewer shall “N/A”
the approval block for SFFD. Exception: see Attachment 2 and where cost of construction
exceeds $99,000 in Group R2 occupancy.
(K) All permits/plans with alternate water systems (greywater, reclaimed water and storm
water detention) need to be routed to PID (Plumbing Inspection Division) for review at site
permit.
(L) The marks “X”, “#”, “ * ”, “^”, “//”, “+” or “Ø” in Attachment 1 indicate that routing to the
respective agency is required or as noted in the “COMMENTS” column.
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(M) Building permits involving Group R2 with cost of construction of $99,000 or more need to
be routed to SFFD. (See Attachment 2)
(N) CON-BOND shall be added to routing if permit includes new construction, horizontal
and/or vertical addition, and/or alteration for a proposed multi-residential building or
proposed multi-residential mixed-use building that increases the existing unit count by ten
(10) or more. (Exception: Projects that are part of a Development Agreement, or that receive
public funding in whole or in part, or that have an established Labor Agreement), shall have
Issuance of only the main Building Permit application and of the first construction document held
until the clearance is received from the Controller’s office. “First Construction Document” means
the first addendum that authorizes the construction of the project, and shall not include permits or
addenda for demolition, grading, shoring, or site preparation work.
Attachments:
• Attachment 1: Interim Routing Procedures
• Attachment 2: San Francisco Fire Department AB 3.08
• Attachment 3: Department of Public Health Routing Checklist
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INFORMATION SHEET G-20
ATTACHMENT 1
INTERIM ROUTING PROCEDURES
The Matrix below shows the scope of works which require review by the applicable stations and
departments. However, other departments or stations such as Building Inspection Division, Housing
Inspection Division, Plumbing Inspection Division, Electrical Inspection Division, Disabled Access
Division, and the Port Department may still require review for work listed below.
Exterior Work
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ATM’s X X X // // Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Accessible Entrance X X * * Required if entrance serves any
Elements SFFD regulated occupancy (High-
rise, A, E, H, I, L or R except for R-3)
Awnings, Marquees and X X X X // // Required for projects within the
Canopies OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Cellular antennas and X X ^ X X // ^ MECH-E only.
transmitters
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Concrete paving in rear yard X
Concrete paving or X X ^ // ^ Required if landscaping or concrete
landscape in front yard paving is in the public area
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Cooling Tower X X # X // # MECH only
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Creation of outdoor X X * // * Required for any SFFD regulated
activities in commercial and occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
industrial areas or R except for R-3)
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
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INFORMATION SHEET G-20 Attachment 1
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Curb Cuts (New or X X X // // Required for projects within the
modified) OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Decks - New Decks; Roof X X * // * Required for any SFFD regulated
Decks; Replacement of occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
Rear or Front Decks or R except for R-3)
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Decks - Repair in-kind of X X * // * Required for any SFFD regulated
Front or Rear Deck occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
or R except for R-3)
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Demolition of building X X * X // * Required for any SFFD regulated
(complete removal or all occupancy (High – rise, A, E, H, I, L
portions above grade) or R except for R-3)
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Doors - Change of existing # X * // # Required if they are visible from
door size street(s), are historic buildings
(Category A* or A)
* Required for any SFFD regulated
occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
or R except for R-3)
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Drive-up facilities X X X // // Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
# MECH-E only
Energy Storage Systems X # X
(ESS) over 20 kWh total
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INFORMATION SHEET G-20 Attachment 1
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Evaporative Vapor X X X X X // // Required for projects within the
Recovery (EVR) equipment OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
for Gas Station Planning
Fill in a light well X X # * X // # MECH only
* Required for any SFFD regulated
occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
or R except for R-3)
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Fill in an area on the ground X X # X // # MECH only
floor underneath a legal
// Required for projects within the
room
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Fire escapes X X X ^ // ^ Required if extend over the public
right-of-way
// Required for projects within OCII
areas
Foundation X X ^ ^ Required if affects public right-of-
way
Garage (New) X X ^ * X Ø // ^ MECH only. Required if heating /
cooling system or mechanical
equipment is provided
* Required for any SFFD regulated
occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
or R except for R-3)
Ø Required for projects that include
the addition of plumbing fixtures
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Gas/Service Station – new X X X X Ø X // Ø Required for projects that include
or remodel the addition of plumbing fixtures
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning

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Generator # X X X ^ + // # Required if located outdoors.
^ Required if piping and fuel port
located or encroaching into the
public right of way.
+ Petroleum powered generators
only
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Landmark Buildings and X X // // Required for projects within the
Buildings within Historic OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Districts – Landscaping Planning
(Category A*)
Landmark Buildings and X X # // # MECH-E only
Buildings within Historic
// Required for projects within the
Districts - Lighting Fixtures
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
(Category A*)
Planning
Landmark Buildings and # // # Building permit not required
Buildings within Historic however must consult Planning
Districts - Painting (including department
re-painting and murals)
(Category A*)
New construction X X X X X X // + // Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning. Areas such as Hunters
Point View and South of Market
required a joint review by Planning
and OCII.
+ Required for projects that are
publicly funded or owned by, or
operated on behalf of the City and
County of San Francisco
New openings for food X X # * X // # MECH only
service e.g. pass-thru
* Required for any SFFD regulated
windows
occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
or R except for R-3)
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
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Outdoor seating or eating X X X ^ // ^ Required if located in the public
areas right-of-way
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Penthouses - Stair, Elevator X X * // * Required for any SFFD regulated
or Mechanical occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
or R except for R-3)
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Restaurant, take-out food, X X X * X X // * Required for occupant load greater
delicatessen, bakery, ice than 49 or High-rises
cream parlor, bar/liquor,
// Required for projects within the
juice bar, cafeterias
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Retaining walls X X ^ // ^ Required if affects public right-of-
way
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Roof Chiller(s) X X # X // # MECH only
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Roof - Commercial Roof # X * ^ // # Required for historic buildings
and roof for high-rise (Category A*) where there is a
residential (Cool Roof) change in roof structure or sheathing
* Required for any SFFD regulated
occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
or R except for R-3) Roofing
involving Hot Work (torch down or
acetylene)
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
^ If requested no street space, then
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Roof - Residential Roof for # X * ^ // # Required for historic buildings
low-rise residential (Cool (Category A*) where there is a
Roof) change in roof structure or sheathing
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
^ Street space required. If requested
no street space, then route to Public
Works
* Roofing involving Hot Work (torch
down or acetylene) route to SFFD
Security Gate X X * // * Required for any SFFD regulated
occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
or R except for R-3)
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Shoring or Tiebacks X ^ ^ Required if affects public right-of-
way
Siding - Repair in-kind of # X * // # Required if publicly visible from
Rear, Front or Side Siding street or on any historic building
(Category A*)
* Required for any SFFD regulated
occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
or R except for R-3)
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Signs – Exterior X X ^ + + // ^ MECH-E only. Required for
illuminated signs
Note: For Interior Sign see
+ Required if extend over the public
Scope of Work for Interior
right-of-way greater than 4 inches
Work section.
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
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Signs - General Advertising X X ^ * // ^ MECH-E only. Required for
illuminated signs
* Required for any SFFD regulated
occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
or R except for R-3)
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Signs - On Awning X // // Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Signs - Painted or non- X
structural
// // Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Skylights # X ^ * // # Required on publicly visible
portions or slope roofs of historic
buildings (Category A*)
^ MECH only
* Required for any SFFD regulated
occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
or R except for R-3)
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Solar panels / Solar roofs ^ + * // ^ Required if they need structural
and/or extensive permit review to
assure the public health and safety.
Otherwise, electrical permits only are
required
+ MECH-E only
* Required for any SFFD regulated
occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
or R except for R-3)
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning

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Stairs X X * ^ // * Required for any SFFD regulated
occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
or R except for R-3)
^ Required if extend over the right-of-
way
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Stairs - Repair in-kind of # X * ^ // # Required ONLY for front stairs
Rear or Front Stairs
* Required for any SFFD regulated
occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
or R except for R-3)
^ Required if extend over the right-of-
way
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Stairs - Replacement of X X * ^ // * Required for any SFFD regulated
Rear or Front Stairs occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
or R except for R-3)
^ Required if extend over the right-of-
way
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Storefront (including Entry X X ^ * % // ^ MECH only. Required if there are
Doors) proposed fenestration changes
* Required for any SFFD regulated
occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
or R except for R-3)
% Required for works which will
encroach into the right-of-way
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Sub sidewalk basement X X
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Swimming pools and/or hot X X # X X // # MECH only
tubs
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Temporary Trailer (Mobile X X X // // Required for projects within the
Module Trailer) OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Temporary use of existing X X X + // + Required if cooking facilities are
outdoor open space e.g. Ice provided. However, food catering
Skating, Black and White does not need the DPH review
Ball
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Temporary use of vacant X X // // Required for projects within the
site e.g. Christmas tree lots, OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
pumpkin lots Planning
Tower Cranes X X
Underground storage tank X X X X // // Required for projects within the
installations, removals, or OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
modification such as tank Planning
lining, piping, monitoring
equipment Installation
Underpinning X ^ ^ Required if it may affect the public
right-of-way
Un-reinforced Masonry X X * X // * Required for any SFFD regulated
Building (UMB) Retrofit occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
or R except for R-3)
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning

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Vertical and/or Horizontal X X X * ^ X // + * Required for any SFFD regulated
addition occupancy (High – rise, A, E, H, I, L
or R except for R-3). For R3
occupancy see (G) 4 requirements.
^ Required for works which will
encroach into the right-of-way
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
+ Required for City projects and/or
projects receiving public funds
Wheelchair lift (See Interior X X // // Required for projects within the
Work for a wheelchair OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
installed inside the building) Planning
Wind Screens X X // // Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Wind Turbine X X // // Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Windows - Bay Windows; X X # * ^ + // # MECH only
dormer windows; new and
* Required for any SFFD regulated
or/or replacement windows;
occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
property line windows
or R except for R-3)
^ Required for Bay Windows
extended over the public right-of-way
+ Required for retail food and/or
beverage facility
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
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Acupuncture X X X X // // Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Addition of bathrooms X X X X // // Required for projects within the
and/or plumbing to OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
detached secondary Planning
buildings/accessory
structures.
Auto Repair X X X X X X // // Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Beauty Salon X X X X + // + Required if the establishment
includes massage, permanent
cosmetic, piercing, or tattoo services
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Candy shop, coffee shop, X X X * X X // * Required for occupant load greater
herb stores than 49 or High-rises
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Cannabis Cultivation and X X X X X * // Note: Documentation from Office of
Extraction Facilities Cannabis (OOC) prior to permit
application process
* Required for only cultivation and
NOT extraction facilities
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Cannabis Dispensing X X X * X + // * Required for any SFFD regulated
Facilities occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
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Note:
• Documentation from Office of
Cannabis (OOC) prior to permit
application process
• See (C) 4, if onsite consumption
+ Route to Health before Planning if
there is onsite consumption
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Car lift (stacked car lift) X X X // // Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Change of a room or space ^ X # * X // ^ Required for Single-Family
to or from a bedroom Oceanview Large Residence Special
Use District 11 changing to or from 5
bedrooms
# MECH only
* Required for any SFFD regulated
occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
or R except for R-3)
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Change of occupancy or X X X X X ^ // + ^ Required when going from a
use nonfood and/or beverage use to food
and/or beverage use.
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
+ Required for City projects and/or
projects receiving public funds
Commercial spaces X X X * X // * Required for any SFFD regulated
merger occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
or R except for R-3
// Required for projects within the
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Conversion of X X # X X // # MECH only
unconditioned space to
// Required for projects within the
conditioned space (e.g.
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
garage conversion to
Planning
habitable space)
Corrections of Planning X X // // Required for projects within the
Code Violations OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Creation of 5 or more X X # * # MECH only
bedrooms in a Single-
* Required for any SFFD regulated
Family dwelling in the
occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
Oceanview Large
or R except for R-3)
Residence Special Use
District (D11)
Dental office (or Medical X X X X X // // Required for projects within the
Office) OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Dry Cleaner X X X X X + // + Required if dry cleaning services is
provided on premise
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Dwelling Unit(s) - X X * // * Required for any SFFD regulated
Unauthorized Dwelling occupancy (High-rise, A, E, H, I, L or
Unit(s) removal R except for R-3)
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Dwelling Unit(s) - Increase X X X * X // * Required for any SFFD regulated
number of dwelling units occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
or R except for R-3)
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning

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Dwelling Unit(s) - Legal X X * // * Required for any SFFD regulated
dwelling unit(s) removal occupancy (High-rise, A, E, H, I, L or
R except for R-3
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Dwelling Unit(s) - Merger X X X * X // * Required for any SFFD regulated
occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
or R except for R-3)
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Dwelling Unit(s) - X X X * X // Permit to be routed to Planning
reconfiguration, relocation regardless of legality of unit(s) in
and/or reduction in size of question.
any dwelling unit(s)
* Required for any SFFD regulated
occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
or R except for R-3)
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Electric Vehicle Chargers
# X ^ X # Required in parking lots and
parking garages
^MECH-E only
Energy Storage Systems X X X
over 20 kWh
Evacuation Sign at X
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Expansion of use and/or X X X * X // * Required for any SFFD regulated
additional floor area occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
or R except for R-3)
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Fire Alarm/ Life Safety ^ X ^ Required if the smoke control
report is included
Fire Sprinkler X ^ ^ Required if dry standpipes or fire
suppression water supply inlets
(FDC) are protruding in the public
right-of-way and BSM sidewalk
excavation for fire lateral installation
Fire Suppression System/ X
ANSUL System
Food processing or X X X * X + // * Required if storing quantities ≥875
manufacturing facility, cubic feet of CO2 or ≥6,000 cubic
private organization food feet of Nitrogen
service
+ Required if storing CO2 or Nitrogen
gas in quantities ≥1,000 cubic feet
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Food services, new work X X X * X X // * Required if storing quantities ≥875
(i.e. grocery store, retail cubic feet of CO2 or ≥6,000 cubic
coffee), food commissary feet of Nitrogen
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Fringe Financial Service X X X // // Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Fuel cell units X X X X
Gas/Service Station – new X X X X X X // // Required for projects within the
or remodel OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning

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Generator # X X X ^ + // # Required if it is located outdoor
^ Required if piping and fuel port
located or encroaching into the public
right of way
+ Required for commercial property
and residential property of more than
three units if powered by a petroleum
based product
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Grocery store X X X X X // // Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Heat pump (s) X # * # MECH only
* Required for any SFFD regulated
occupancy (High-rise, A,E,H,I,L or R
except for R-3)
HVAC ^ # * + # MECH only
^ Required if the HVAC is more than
400 lbs per unit
* Required for any SFFD regulated
occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
or R except for R-3)
+ Required only for hood/cooking
exhaust system installation or
alteration in food and/or beverage
facilities
Institutions (Hospitals, X X X X X + // + Required only for installation or
Jails, Youth Guidance alteration in food and/or beverage
Centers) areas.
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning

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Intermediate Length X X * // * Required for any SFFD regulated
Occupancy (ILO) occupancy (High-rise, A, E, H, I, L or
designation R except for R-3)
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Kitchen – Addition of a new X X # * X // # MECH only
kitchen in a residential
* Required for any SFFD regulated
building or two-burner
occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
stove
or R except for R-3)
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Kitchen - Removal / X X * // * Required for any SFFD regulated
Elimination of a kitchen occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
within residential uses or R except for R-3)
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Kitchen Hood (s) Type 1 # X X + # MECH only
(grease)
+ Required only in food and/or
beverage facilities
Kitchen Hood (s) Type 2 # X + # MECH only
(heat, steam)
+ Required only in food and/or
beverage facilities
Laundry Rooms X X X * X * Required for any SFFD regulated
occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
or R except for R-3)
+ Required for commercial laundry
facilities that are available to the
general public.

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Live Work X X X * Ø // DBI requires a formal letter from the
director of City Planning prior to
sending any documents,
* Required for any SFFD regulated
occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
or R except for R-3)
Ø Required for projects that include
the addition of plumbing fixtures
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Massage Establishment X X X Ø X // Ø Required for projects that include
the addition of plumbing fixtures
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Medical Office (or Dental X X X X X // // Required for projects within the
Office) OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Mezzanine - new or X X X * X // * Required for any SFFD regulated
expansion to existing occupancy (High- rise, A, E, H, I, L or
R except for R-3)
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Mezzanine – reduction in X * * Required for any SFFD regulated
size or sq ft occupancy (High-rise, A,E,H,I,L or R
except for R-3)
Nail Spa X X X Ø // Ø Required for projects that include
the addition of plumbing fixtures
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Non-Potable Water X X Potable & Non-potable plumbing
Systems schematics
(Need to be routed to PID
for review also)

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Interior Tenant # X X * ^ Ø // # Required on ground or street level
Improvement or second floor.
* Required for any SFFD regulated
occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
or R except for R-3)
^ Required if improvements are at
the building entry/exit points adjacent
to the public right-of-way, and
improvements will trigger new or
upgrade of utility services in the
public right-of-way
Ø Required for projects that include
the addition of plumbing fixtures
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Interior Tenant X * Ø * Required for occupant load greater
Improvement – than 49 or High-rises
Accessibility upgrades /
Ø Required for projects that include
barrier removals
the addition of plumbing fixtures
Interior Tenant X * * Required for any SFFD regulated
Improvement - Requesting occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
for exception to or R except for R-3)
requirements for Disabled
Access to vacant spaces
per AB – 0173
Interior Tenant X X X * ^ Ø + // * Required for occupant load greater
Improvement – Retail store than 49 or High-rises
interior tenant
^ Required if improvements are at
improvement at ground
the building entry/exit points adjacent
floor in downtown
to the public right of way, and
improvements will trigger new or
upgrade of utility services in the
public right- of- way
Ø Required for projects that include
the addition of plumbing fixtures
+ if food or beverage is sold
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning

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Paint Spray Booths X X X X X // // Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Pet Hospital X X X Ø // Ø Required for projects that include
the addition of plumbing fixtures
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Pet Store X X X + // + Required if the premise has a
facility for animal overnight boarding
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Relocate furnace / water # X * // # Required ONLY when relocation
heater may impact existing off-street parking
* MECH only
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Repair in-kind of damage X * * Required for any SFFD regulated
due to Water occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
or R except for R-3)
Repair in-kind of damage X * Notes: Applicants shall call for
due to Fire inspection with the building inspector
prior to construction
* Required for any SFFD regulated
occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
or R except for R-3)
Self-Contained Fryer X # * X # MECH only
* Required for any SFFD regulated
occupancy (High - rise, A,E,H,I,L or
R except for R-3)

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Seismic Retrofit, including # X * X # Only required for historic buildings
Soft-Story (Category A*)
* Required for any SFFD regulated
occupancy (High- rise, A, E, H, I, L or
R except for R-3)
Signs – Interior wayfinding X ^ * ^ MECH-E only. Required for
illuminated signs
(ex. Westfield Mall, Stone
town Galleria) * Required for any SFFD regulated
occupancy (High- rise, A, E, H, I, L or
R except for R-3)
Sump pump X
Swimming pools and/or hot X # X X # MECH only
tubs
Tattoo Parlor, body arts, X X X X // // Required for projects within the
and permanent cosmetics OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Transformer vaults # X X X // # Required ONLY when proposed for
ground/street level façade
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Wheelchair lift (installed to X ^ ^ Required if extend over the right-of-
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Emergency Panel/Fire X
Alarm Replacement
Furnace replacement in- X # # MECH only
kind with duct work
Garage Door Replacement X X // // Required for projects within the
in-kind OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Remodel of existing X * + * See Attachment 2
kitchen and/or existing
+ Required if retail food and/or
bathroom (no structural
beverage facility
work or wall removal, no
new plumbing fixtures)
Removal of General X X // Removal of General Advertising
Advertising (pictures are Signs to comply with Notice of
required) Violations shall include a copy of
violation
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Repair in-kind of less than # X // # Required only for front decks of
50% of existing deck historic buildings (Category A*)
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Repair in-kind of less than # X ^ // # Required only for front stairs of
50% of existing stairs historic buildings (Category A*)
^ Required if extend over the right-of-
way
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Replacement in-kind or # X // # Required for historic buildings
repair of existing siding (Category A*)
that is visible or not visible
// Required for projects within the
from the street
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning

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Replacement of existing X X // // Required for projects within the
siding to new siding for OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
example from stucco to Planning
wood siding or vice versa
Re-roofing (No removal of # X * ^ // # Required if they are historic
wood shingle, No re- buildings (Category A).
sheathing, No plywood
// Required for projects within the
replacement)
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
* Roofing involving Hot Work (torch
down or acetylene) SFFD required
^If requested no street space, then
route to Public Works
Voluntary installation of X
anchor bolts and plywood
sheathing at the first story
of residential wood-frame
buildings
Window Replacement in- # X ^ * + // # Required if the window is visible
kind from street
^ MECH only. Required for
residential buildings with 4 or more
habitable stories and non-residential
buildings
* Required for any SFFD regulated
occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
or R except for R-3)
+ Required for non-fixed windows in
retail food and/or beverage facility
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning

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Academy of Art University X X X X X Route to Planning for any scope of
work on AAU properties which have
active Planning code violation noted
in Planning Information Map (PIM)
Soil disturbance of at least X X X X // Refer applicant to complete
50 cubic yards of soil Attachment 3
within the Maher Area.
Examples of soil disturbance include
grading, excavating, trenching,
cut/fill, landscaping, planting, digging,
burying, removing topsoil, etc. Refer
to Information Sheet G-14
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Soil disturbance of any X X X X // Refer applicant to complete
volume within the Health Attachment 3
Code Article 31 Area.
Sites within the Health Code Article
31 Area will note “Health Code
Article 31 Restrictions Apply” under
zoning information in a PIM property
search.
(Examples of soil disturbance include
grading, excavating, trenching,
cut/fill, landscaping, planting, digging,
burying, removing topsoil,
etc.https://sfdbi.org/sites/default/files/
IS G-14.pdf)
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
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Legalization of items listed X X ^ * Ø // ^ MECH only. Required for new
on the Physical Inspection habitable space
Report which generally
* Required for any SFFD regulated
requires plans
occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
or R except for R-3)
Ø Required if includes addition of
plumbing fixtures
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Lot split or Lot merger X X X // // Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Cannabis X X X Ø // Ø Required for review of heavy water
Cultivation/Nurseries use and possible contaminated
discharge.
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Project NOT on City- X X X * Ø // * Required for any SFFD regulated
owned or leased property, occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
and it does NOT receive or R except for R-3)
public funding
Ø Required for projects that include
the addition of plumbing fixtures
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Project NOT on City- X X X * Ø // * Required for any SFFD regulated
owned or leased property, occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
but it receives public or R except for R-3)
funding
Ø Required for projects that include
the addition of plumbing fixtures
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning

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Project ON City-owned or X X X * Ø // + * Required for any SFFD regulated
leased property, and it is occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
being managed, designed or R except for R-3)
or built by DPW
Ø Required for projects that include
the addition of plumbing fixtures
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
+ PW-DAC requires review for
Disabled Access code compliance
Project ON city owned or X X X * Ø // * Required for any SFFD regulated
leased property, and it is occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
NOT being managed, or R except for R-3)
designed or built by DPW
Ø Required for projects that include
the addition of plumbing fixtures
// Required for projects within the
OCII areas, route to OCII instead of
Planning
Request of full compliance X * * Required for any SFFD regulated
with Physical Inspection occupancy (High - rise, A, E, H, I, L
Report which generally or R except for R-3)
does not require plans.

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