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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. DA-02
DATE : March 26, 2025
CATEGORY : Disabled Access
SUBJECT : Disabled access upgrade compliance checklist package (For
existing Buildings only)
SECTIONS
INVOLVED : San Francisco Building Code:
Chapters 1A, 2, 11B, and 11A, Section 1101A.1
DISCUSSION:
Attached is the Disabled Access Upgrade Compliance Checklist package (for existing buildings
only) updated March 26, 2025.
___________________________________03/26/2025________
Patrick O’Riordan, C.B.O. Date
Director
Department of Building Inspection
This Information Sheet is subject to modification at any time. For the most current version,
visit our website at sfdbi.org.
Technical Services Division
49 South Van Ness Avenue, Suite 500 – San Francisco CA 94103
(628)652-3720 – sfdbi.org

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DISABLED ACCESS UPGRADE
COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST PACKAGE
(For Existing Buildings only)
Updated March 26, 2025
This package contains:
1. Instructions (Page 2)
2. Important Notification (Page 3)
3. City Projects – Public Works (Page 4)
4. Disabled Access (D.A.) Checklist (Page 5 - 6)
5. Form C: Disabled Access 20% Rule (Page 7)
6. Form F: Projects that consist only of Barrier Removal, Notice of Accessibility Violation
(NOV) Compliance, or Exempted Work. (Page 8)
7. Approval of Equivalent Facilitation Request (Page 9 - 10)
8. Approval of Technical Infeasibility Request (Page 11 - 12)
9. Unreasonable Hardship Request Form (Page 13 - 14)
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Disabled Access Compliance Checklist
Instructions
Step 1: Completely fill out both pages of the Disabled Access (D.A.) Checklist & check all appropriate boxes.
Also, fill out any additional forms as specified on the D.A. Checklist. If you are submitting a revision to a
previously approved permit, then fill out p. 1 of the D.A. Checklist only (Note: a revision is considered to be a
slight modification to the original approved permit drawing set, not new or additional work). The original
approved plans (or a copy of the original) are required to be brought back for reference in addition to two sets
of the proposed revisions.
Step 2: A. If your project is over the threshold and all existing conditions comply with current regulations:
Check box A on page one, and check all items as fully compliant in column 1 of page 2.
B. If your project is over the threshold and not all existing conditions comply with current regulations:
Check the appropriate box in columns 2 through 7 of page 2, and fill out any required forms as indicated at
the bottom of the page.
If you are providing an equivalent facilitation, fill out and attach the Request for Approval of an Equivalent
Facilitation form. Upon approval, the equivalent facilitation is regarded as code compliant.
If you are claiming a technical infeasibility, fill out and attach the Request for Approval of a Technical
Infeasibility form. Upon approval, the technical infeasibility is regarded as code compliant provided you
comply with the code requirements to the maximum extent feasible.
If any of the elements of the path of travel have been altered constructed or altered in compliance
with the immediately preceding edition of the code (2019 CBC), but do not meet the incremental changes
of the current edition, check the appropriate box in column 5 and provide details as specified.
If an accessible element is non-existent and is not required, check the appropriate box in column 6.
If full compliance with current regulations would create an unreasonable hardship due to financial
constraints, check the appropriate box(s) in column 7, and fill out and attach an Unreasonable Hardship
Request (UHR) form. The Department will review the form and then grant or deny your request. The Access
Appeal Commission (AAC) must ratify all approved UHRs. A UHR that is denied may be appealed to the
Access Appeals Commission.
(See page _____ for details on how to send ratification request or appeal to the AAC.)
C. If your project is under the current valuation threshold:
Check box C on page 1 of the DA checklist. Fill out and attach form C - the 20% Rule. List all items that will
be brought into compliance on form C. The valuation of items on form C should be as close as possible to
20% of the adjusted cost of construction, but is never required to exceed that amount. All items that will not
be brought into compliance due to the cost exceeding the 20% limit should be checked on page 2 of the
checklist in column 6.
Any work that is within the scope of the alteration or addition itself must comply with all of the requirements
of CBC chapter 11B unless specifically exempted by regulation.
Step 3: Is this a City Project?
City Projects are buildings or sites that are owned, leased, or funded by the City of San Francisco. Examples
include but are not limited to City offices and clinics, City occupied leased spaces, libraries, parks, playgrounds
including those built by philanthropic groups on City land, publicly funded affordable housing, and community
development projects. Funding sources include but are not limited to General Obligation Bonds, General
Funds, Recreation and Park Department Community Opportunity Fund, Mayor’s Office of Housing, Mayor’s
Office of Housing and Community Development, Office of Economic and Workforce Development, and state
or federal grants issued to the City.
If your project is not a City Project, skip to Step 4.
City Projects may need to be reviewed Public Works Disability Access Coordinator (PW DAC). PW DAC
reviews projects designed, managed, or built by Public Works (PW). A PW disability access compliance project
sign-off form shall be reproduced on the cover sheet of the plans. If you have questions about a City project,
or want to know whether PW will be responsible for the accessibility review, contact PW at (628) 271-2942.
Step 4: Submittal. Be sure to clearly describe all work on the permit application and follow all instructions as above.
Submit the permit application and plans to the Department of Building Inspection (DBI).
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IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION
I. Construction Cost - Field Conditions
1. Construction cost shall be based on the DBI Cost Schedule. DBI may accept bona-fide contract prices
upon review and approval.
2. The cost is used to determine the level of disabled access upgrade for the path of travel to the specific
area of alteration or addition. In general, for projects with construction costs (excluding accessibility
upgrades to the path of travel leading to the specific area of alteration or addition) equal to or below the
valuation threshold (based on the Engineering News Report (ENR) US 20 Cities Average Construction
Cost Index currently $203,611.00). The cost of providing an accessible path of travel to the specific area
of alteration or remodel shall be limited to 20% of the adjusted construction cost.
Projects exceeding the valuation threshold are required to provide a fully accessible path of travel to the
specific area of alteration or addition. Upgrades required by the 2022 California Building Code (CBC)
section 11B-202.4 to the path of travel to the specific area of remodel or addition shall include the primary
entrances (as defined in CBC chapter 2 section 202), restrooms, drinking fountains, public telephones
and signs serving the area of remodel or addition. Full compliance or equivalent facilitation shall be
provided unless doing so will create an unreasonable hardship. In a case where compliance will create
an unreasonable hardship, the path of travel shall be made accessible to the maximum extent possible,
but in no case shall the cost of compliance be less than 20 % of the adjusted construction cost.
Note: For alterations only, when DBI determines that compliance with applicable requirements is
technically infeasible (as defined in CBC chapter 2, section 202), the element(s) deemed infeasible shall
be considered as compliant with the CBC.
3. Construction cost will be verified during plan check and inspection stages by DBI. In the event that the
cost has to be adjusted above the valuation threshold, then the design may be required to provide full
disabled access compliance.
4. The design professional shall verify existing field conditions and confirm that the information provided on
the plans is accurate to the best of their knowledge. A DBI field or district inspector may issue a Stop
Work Order or Correction Notice if the plans do not reflect the actual field conditions.
II. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Two federal laws, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the federal Fair Housing Act, are in effect
and impose federal disability access requirements on construction projects. DBI does not enforce federal law
and will not be checking plans for compliance with these requirements. It is your responsibility to make sure
that your plans are in conformance with federal law.
For information concerning the ADA, contact the Architectural Transportation Barrier Compliance Board at
1-800-872-2253 or the Department of Justice at 1-800-514-0301.
For information concerning the Fair Housing Act, contact Housing and Urban Development at 1-415-489-
6400.
III. Curb Ramps, Sidewalks, or Other Work Within the Public Way
If the project includes the reconstruction of a sidewalk, a curb ramp may be required. Curb ramps shall be
constructed at each corner of street intersections and where a pedestrian way crosses a curb. In the event
that the project triggers requirements for a curb ramp, the permit application will be routed to the Department
of Public Works (DPW). Under certain circumstances, a minor sidewalk encroachment may be required. A
Certificate of Final Completion will not be issued for the project until DPW confirms that required curb ramps
have been completed. Contact DPW at (628) 271-2000 for more information or schedule an inspection.
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D.A. CHECKLIST (p. 1 of 2): The address of the project is: _____________________________
For ALL tenant improvement projects in commercial use spaces, both pages of this checklist are
required to be reproduced on the plan set and signed by person who created the plans.
1. The proposed use of the project is ________________________ (e.g. retail, office, restaurant, etc.)
2. Describe the area of remodel, including which floor: _____________________________________
3. The construction cost of this project excluding disabled access upgrades to the path of travel is
$___________, which is; (check one) more than / less than the 2025 Valuation Threshold of
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$ 203,611.00
4. Is this a City project and/or does it receive any form of public funding? Check one: Yes / No
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Note: If Yes, then see Step 3 on the Instructions page of the Disabled Access Upgrade Compliance
Checklist package for additional forms required.
Conditions below must be fully documented by accompanying drawings
5. Read A through D below carefully and check the most applicable boxes. Check one box only:
A: All existing conditions serving the area of remodel fully comply with access requirements. No
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further upgrades are required:
Fill out page 2 of the D.A. Checklist
B: Project adjusted cost of construction is greater than the current valuation threshold:
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Fill out and attach to plans page 2 of the D.A. Checklist and any other required forms.
C: Project adjusted cost of construction is less than or equal to the current valuation threshold:
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List items that will be upgraded on form C. All other items shall be checked on page 2 of the
D.A. Checklist in the “Not required by code” column.
D: Proposed project consists entirely of barrier removal: or exempted work per 11B-202.4
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Exc. 5,6,7, or 10.
Fill out and attach barrier removal form to plans.
E: Proposed project is a minor revision to previously approved permit drawings. This shall NOT
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be used for new or additional work. Provide previously approved permit application number
here: ____________ Description of revision: _____________________________________
CBC Chapter 2 Section 202 Definitions:
Technically Infeasible. An alteration of a building or a facility, that has little likelihood of being
accomplished because the existing structural conditions require the removal or alteration of a load-
bearing member that is an essential part of the structural frame, or because other existing physical or
site constraints prohibit modification or addition of elements, spaces or features that are in full and strict
compliance with the minimum requirements for new construction and which are necessary to provide
accessibility.
Unreasonable Hardship. When the enforcing agency finds that compliance with the building standard
would make the specific work of the project affected by the building standard infeasible, based on an
overall evaluation of the following factors:
1. The cost of providing access.
2. The cost of all construction contemplated.
3. The impact of proposed improvements on financial feasibility of the project.
4. The nature of the accessibility which would be gained or lost.
5. The nature of the use of the facility under construction and its availability to persons with
disabilities.
The details of any Technical Infeasibility or Unreasonable Hardship shall be recorded and entered into
the files of the Department of Building Inspection (DBI). All Unreasonable Hardships shall be ratified by
the Access Appeals Commission.
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D.A. CHECKLIST (p. 2 of 2): The address of the project is:
___________________________________________________________________________
Check all applicable boxes and specify where on the drawings the details are shown:
Note: Upgrades below
are listed in priority
based on CBC 11B- 202.4, exception 8.
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A. One accessible
entrance including:
approach walk,
vertical access,
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platform (landings),
door/gate and
hardware for
door/gate
B. An accessible route
to the area of
remodel including:
Parking/access
aisles and curb
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ramps
Curb ramps and ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
walks
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Corridors, hallways,
floors
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Ramps elevators, lifts
C. At least one
accessible restroom
for each sex or a
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single unisex
restroom, serving
the area of remodel
D. Accessible public
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pay phone
E. Accessible drinking
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fountains
F. Additional accessible
elements such as
parking, stairways, ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
storage, alarms and
signage
See the requirements
for additional forms 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
listed below
1. No additional forms required.
2. No additional forms required.
3. Fill out a Request for Approval of Equivalent Facilitation form for each item checked and attach to plan.
4. Fill out a Request for Approval of Technical Infeasibility form for each item checked and attach to plan.
5. Provide details from a set of City approved reference drawings, provide its permit application number here:
_________________ and list reference drawing number on plans.
6. No additional forms required.
7. Fill out a Request for an Unreasonable Hardship (UHR) form for each item checked and attach to plan. All UHR must
be ratified by the Access Appeals Commission (see UHR form for details).

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Form C: DISABLED ACCESS 20% RULE
This form is only required for projects equal to or under the valuation threshold when box “C” is checked
off on the D.A. Checklist. Providing an itemized list of the estimated costs for the expenditures used for
disabled access upgrades for this project. Reproduce this form along with the D.A. Checklist and any
required form on the plans.
Based on CBC Section 11B-202.4 Exception 8, only projects with a construction cost less than or equal
to the valuation threshold (current ENR Construction Cost Index Amount) are eligible for the 20% Rule.
In choosing which accessible elements to provide, priority should be as listed on p. 2 of the D.A. Checklist.
In general, projects valued over the threshold are not eligible for the 20% Rule (see CBC 11B-202.4
Exceptions1 through 8 for other exceptions).
CBC Section11B-202.4, Exception 9 (abbreviated): In alteration projects involving buildings & facilities
previously approved & built without elevators, areas above & below the ground floor are subject to the
20 % disproportionality provisions described in Exception 8, even if the value of the project exceeds the
valuation threshold in Exception 8. Refer to the Code for the types of buildings & facilities that qualifies
for this 20 % disproportionality provisions when project valuation is over the threshold.
Contractor’s
Estimated Cost DBI Revised Cost
A) Cost of Construction:
(Excluding alterations to the path of travel as required by $ $
11B-202.4)
B) 20% of A) : $ $
List the upgrade expenditures and their respective construction cost below:
1. $ $
2. $ $
3. $ $
4. $ $
5. $ $
6. $ $
7. $ $
8. $ $
9. $ $
10. $ $
11. $ $
12. $ $
Total Upgrade Expenditures
$ $
Should be approximately equal to, but not exceeding, Line B.
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Form F: Consisting Only of Barrier Removal, Notice of Accessibility Violation
Compliance, or Exempted Work
Reproduce this form on the plan set. Check box I, II, or III. If checking box, I, check all other
appropriate boxes in section 1.
 I. Barrier Removal Work (Section 11B-202.4, Exception 3 and 4)
Barrier removal only projects shall be limited to the scope of work only and shall not be required to
comply with section 11B-202.4 path of travel requirements.
Alterations, or additions consisting of one or more of the following shall be limited to the actual work
of the project (check all that apply):
 Altering one building entrance to meet accessibility requirements.
 Altering one existing toilet facility to meet accessibility requirements.
 Altering existing elevators to meet accessibility requirements.
 Altering existing steps to meet accessibility requirements.
 Altering existing handrails to meet accessibility requirements.
 Alteration solely for the purpose of removing barriers undertaken pursuant to the requirements of
Sections 36.402 and 36.404 through 36.406 of Title III of the Department of Justice regulations
promulgated pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (Public Law 101-336, 28 C.F.R.
Section 36.402, 28 C.F.R. Section 36.404, 28 C.F.R. Section 36.405, 28 C.F.R. Section 36.406),
included but not limited to:
1. Installing ramps
2. Making curb cuts in sidewalks and entrances
3. Repositioning telephones or shelving
4. Adding raised markings on elevator control buttons
5. Widening doors
6. Installing grab bars in toilet stalls
7. Rearranging toilet partitions to increase maneuvering space
8. Creating designated accessible parking spaces
9. Adding raised markings on elevator control buttons
10. Installing accessible door hardware
11. Installing flashing alarm lights
12. Installing insulation at lavatory pipes
13. Repositioning paper towel dispenser in a bathroom
14. Installing a full length bathroom mirror
15. Others upon approval of building official
Description of others:
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
 II. Exempted Work (Section 11B-202.4, Exception 5 and 6)
Alterations of existing parking lots by resurfacing and/or restriping, and the addition of, or
replacement of, signs and/or identification devises shall be limited to the actual scope of work
and shall not be required to comply with CBC Section 11B-202.4.
 III. Exempted Work (Section 11B-202.4, Exception 7)
“Projects which consist only of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, re-roofing, electrical work not
involving the placement of switches and receptacles, cosmetic work that does not affect items
regulated by this code, such as painting, carpeting, etc., are not to be part of the architecture of
the building or area…unless they affect the usability of the building or facility.”
 IV. Exempted Work (Section 11B-202.4, Exception 10)
“Alterations solely for the purpose of installing EVCS at facilities where vehicle fueling, recharging,
parking and storage is not a primary function”
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City and County of San Francisco Daniel Lurie, Mayor
Department of Building Inspection Patrick O’Riordan, C.B.O., Director
APPROVAL OF EQUIVALENT FACILITATION REQUEST
For Projects with an adjusted construction cost exceeding the current valuation threshold and requesting approval of a
designs, products or technologies alternative to the prescriptive details of the disabled access regulations as per CBC
section 11B-103
1. Site Address: ______________________ 2. Floor: __________________________________
3. Permit Application No.: ______________ 4. Request No.: ____________________________
5. Existing Use: ______________________ 6. Proposed Use: ___________________________
7. Existing Occupancy: ________________ 8. Proposed Occupancy: _____________________
9. Description of proposed work or path of travel upgrade for which equivalent facilitation is requested:
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
CBC 11B-103: Nothing in these requirements prevents the use of designs, products, or technologies as
alternatives to those prescribed, provided they result in substantially equivalent or greater accessibility
or usability. See CBC Chapter 2, section 202; equivalent facilitation.
We request that the following be approved as an equivalent facilitation to the prescriptive regulations.
This equivalency will provide equal or greater accessibility and usability. This equivalency provides for
the maximum independence of the persons with disabilities while presenting the least risk of harm injury
or other hazards to such persons or others.
10. Detailed description of the requested equivalency. (Provide details, documents and drawings if
required)
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
11. This equivalent facilitation is addressed by:
Information Sheet DA-_____________ Administrative Bulletin AB-______________
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AB-005 Local Equivalency
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Other
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Note: Ratification by the Access Appeals Commission is not required for equivalent facilitation request.
12. Applicant’s Name (Print): _______________________________________________________
Owner Tenant Agent
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Applicant’s Signature: ______________________________________________
13. Applicant’s Address: ___________________________________________________________
14 Applicant’s Phone: ______________________ Applicants Email: ________________________
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APPROVAL OF EQUIVALENT FACILITATION REQUEST
(page 2)
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTION STAFF USE ONLY
This equivalent facilitation request is:
 APPROVED  DENIED
Plan Reviewer Stamp
Approved for the following reasons: _____________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Denied for the following reasons: _______________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
*Signature of the group supervisor: __________________________________ Date: ______________
*(needed only when denied)
If your request for approval of equivalent facilitation has been denied, the plans examiner shall inform
you of the reasons for denying that request. In addition, the plans examiner’s group supervisor shall
provide you with a second opinion regarding the denial.
If your request for approval of equivalent facilitation has been denied, you may file an appeal with the
Access Appeals Commission.
Secretary, Access Appeals Commission
49 South Van Ness Avenue, Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94103
(628) 652-3730
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City and County of San Francisco Daniel Lurie, Mayor
Department of Building Inspection Patrick O’Riordan, C.B.O., Director
APPROVAL OF TECHNICAL INFEASIBILITY REQUEST
To be used where it is technically infeasible to meet the prescriptive requirements of the code within the scope of work of
an alteration or within an existing path of travel to the area of work of an alteration or addition as per CBC section 11B-
202.3
1. Site Address: _____________________ 2. Floor: _________________________________
3. Permit Application No.: _____________ 4. Request No.: ___________________________
5. Existing Use: _____________________ 6. Proposed Use: __________________________
7. Existing Occupancy: _______________ 8. Proposed Occupancy: ____________________
9. Description of proposed alteration element or path of travel upgrade for which technical infeasibility
approval is requested: ________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
CBC 11B-202.3: In alterations, where the enforcing authority determines compliance with applicable
requirements is technically infeasible, the alteration shall provide equivalent facilitation or comply with
the requirements to the maximum extent feasible. See CBC Chapter 2, section 202; technical infeasibility.
10. This alteration is technically infeasible due to:
It would require removal or alteration of a load bearing member that is an essential part of the
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structural frame
Other existing physical or site constraints
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11. Detailed description of the technical infeasibility. Provide details, documents and drawings if required
or requested by staff.
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
12. Compliance with the regulations will be provided to the maximum extent feasible, provide
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description.
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
For the re-use of this form: I have verified that the above stated compliance is still in effect and is the
maximum degree of compliance possible. Applicant initials ___________ and date _____________.
13. Applicant’s Name (Print): ________________________ Applicant’s Signature: _______________
☐ Owner Tenant Agent
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14. Applicant’s Address: _____________________________________________________________
15. Applicant’s Phone: _______________________ Applicants Email: _____________________
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APPROVAL OF TECHNICAL INFEASIBILITY REQUEST (page 2)
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTION STAFF USE ONLY
This technical infeasibility request is:
 APPROVED FOR THIS PERMIT ONLY  DENIED
Plan Review Stamp:__________________________________________________________________
Signature of the plans examiner: ______________________________________ Date: ____________
Approved for the following reasons: _____________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Denied for the following reasons: _______________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
*Signature of the group supervisor: ___________________________________ Date: _____________
Approved for re-use Supervisor initials __________ and Date____________
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If your request for approval of technical infeasibility has been denied, the plans examiner shall inform you
of the reasons for denying that request. In addition, the plans examiner’s group supervisor shall provide
you with a second opinion regarding the denial.
If your request for approval of technical infeasibility has been denied, you may file an appeal with the
Access Appeals Commission.
Secretary, Access Appeals Commission
49 South Van Ness Avenue, Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94103
(628) 652-3730
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City and County of San Francisco Daniel Lurie, Mayor
Department of Building Inspection Patrick O’Riordan, C.B.O., Director
UNREASONABLE HARDSHIP REQUEST
For Projects with an Adjusted Construction Cost Exceeding the Current Valuation Threshold and Requesting Exceptions
to Disabled Access Regulations as per section 11B 202.4 exception 8, Title 24
1. Site Address: _____________________ 2. Floor: _________________________________
3. Permit Application No.: _____________ 4. Hardship Request No.: ___________________
5. Existing Use: _____________________ 6. Proposed Use: __________________________
7. Existing Occupancy: _______________ 8. Proposed Occupancy: ____________________
9. Description of proposed work which triggers access compliance upgrades: _________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
CBC Section 11B - 202.4, Exception 8: When the adjusted construction cost exceeds the current
valuation threshold, and the Department of Building Inspection determines that the cost of compliance
with section 11B-202.4 is an unreasonable hardship …full compliance shall not be required. Compliance
shall be provided by equivalent facilitation or to the greatest extent possible without creating an
unreasonable hardship. In no case shall the cost of compliance be less than 20 percent of the adjusted
construction cost.
We request that this project be granted an exception from the following specified requirements of Title
24 Part 2 of the California Code of Regulations because compliance would create an unreasonable
hardship as defined in Section 202 of Title 24.
10. The access features that will not be provided are:
a. Accessible entrance. b. An accessible route to the area of remodel.
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c. Accessible restrooms. d. Accessible public pay phones.
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e. Accessible drinking fountain. f. Accessible signage.
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g. Visual alarms, storage and additional parking.
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11. Detailed description of the accessible features that will not be provided. What is the condition now?
Note location on the plans or provide attachments if necessary. _______________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
12. Total adjusted cost of construction for the project: _______________________________________
13. A. Cost of the accessible features, which will not be provided: ______________________________
B. Percentage of total cost shown on line 12 (divide line 13 by line 12): ______________________
14. Reference drawings and give a description of how compliance will be provided to the maximum
extent possible: __________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
15. Applicant’s Name (Print):__________________________ Applicant’s Signature:______________
Owner ☐ Tenant Agent
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16. Applicant’s Address: _____________________________________________________________
17. Applicant’s Phone: _______________________ Applicants Email: _____________________
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UNREASONABLE HARDSHIP REQUEST (Page 2 of 2)
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTION STAFF USE ONLY
This exception for unreasonable hardship is:
GRANTED FOR THIS PERMIT ONLY AND REQUIRES AAC RATIFICATION DENIED*
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Based on sections: ______________________________ of the San Francisco Building Code, 2022
Edition
Plan Reviewer Stamp: __________________________________________________________
Signature of the plans examiner: ___________________________________ Date:
__________________
Denied for the following reasons:__________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
*Signature of the group supervisor: _____________________________ Date: ______________
*(needed only when denied)
All unreasonable hardship requests will be submitted to the Access Appeals Commission for ratification
when granted by the Department of Building Inspection during plan review.
If your unreasonable hardship request is denied, the plans examiner shall inform you of the reasons for
denying that request. In addition, the plans examiner’s group supervisor shall provide you with a second
opinion regarding the denial. If the Department of Building Inspection denies your request for an
unreasonable hardship, you may file an appeal with the Access Appeals Commission.
Secretary, Access Appeals Commission
49 South Van Ness Avenue, Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94103
(628) 652-3730
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