SF Permits MCP Server

{ "metadata": { "title": "Residential Pre-Plan Check Processing Checklist", "source_url": "https://www.sf.gov/sites/default/files/2022-07/Residential%20Pre-Plan%20Check%20Checklist.pdf", "source_type": "DBI PDF (4 pages)", "date_scraped": "2026-02-13", "authority": "SF Department of Building Inspection", "linked_from": "In-House Review step-by-step (Step 7: Submit your application)", "dbi_caveat": "This is just DBI's checklist and other City departments may have additional requirements. Also, this checklist is only a guide as the required information and documentation may vary depending on the scope of the project.", "scope": "Residential projects only — no equivalent commercial checklist found" }, "header_fields": [ "Date", "Reviewed by (PT)", "Reviewed by (PR)", "Project Address", "Applicant Name", "Applicant email", "Application Scope", "Plan Check Tier", "Permit Application #" ], "sections": { "1_application_completeness": { "title": "Application Completeness", "instruction": "Please complete the following portions of the permit application", "checks": [ "Incorrect address", "Incorrect Form" ] }, "2_previous_apps_characteristics": { "title": "Previous Apps & Characteristics", "instruction": "Checked against existing records", "checks": [] }, "3_scope_of_work": { "title": "Scope of Work", "instruction": "The scope of work has been revised to the following", "checks": [ "Identify any special programs (ADU, UDU, Affordable Housing...)", "Identify floor, unit number where work takes place", "Identify 'To comply with NOV #xxxx'", "Identify 'Covered Multifamily Dwelling' when applicable, bathroom option chosen" ] }, "4_valuation": { "title": "Valuation", "instruction": "The construction valuation of this project has been changed to $___" }, "5_plan_check_fees": { "title": "Plan Check Fees Due", "instruction": "Please see the attached invoice" }, "6_dev_review_routing": { "title": "Development Review Routing", "departments": [ {"code": "CP-ZOC", "name": "Planning"}, {"code": "BLDG", "name": "Architectural"}, {"code": "PAD-STR", "name": "Structural"}, {"code": "MECH", "name": "DBI Specialty (MEP) Plan Check"}, {"code": "DPW-BSM", "name": "Public Works Bureau of Streets & Mapping"}, {"code": "PUC", "name": "Public Utilities Commission"}, {"code": "DPW-BUF", "name": "Public Works Bureau of Urban Forestry"}, {"code": "SFFD", "name": "Fire Prevention"}, {"code": "DPH", "name": "Public Health"}, {"code": "MOD", "name": "Mayor's Office of Disability"}, {"code": "OCII", "name": "Office of Community Investment & Infrastructure"} ] }, "7_supporting_documentation": { "title": "Supporting Documentation", "required_items": [ "Special Inspection form", "Ground floor development affidavit", "Structural calculations", "Title 24 energy calculations", "Soils/Geotechnical report & CD ROM or flash drive", "Geotechnical review letter", "Hydrology study", "Sound transmission report", "Previously approved drawings (if current permit is a revision to an issued permit)", "Other report", "Environmental information (Maher Ordinance Requirements)", "Slope Protection Areas & checklist", "Site survey required by a licensed land surveyor" ] }, "8_plans_cover_sheet": { "title": "Plans - Cover Sheet", "requirements": [ "All text size shall be 3/32 inch high minimum", "Property information (address, lot/block, planning zone, overlay zones — flood, high fire, historical...)", "Stamped and signed by a licensed architect or licensed engineer; wet signature on cover sheet", "Concise, complete and accurate scope of work", "List of codes the project will comply with", "Drawing index with all sheets listed", "Existing/changed/proposed building characteristics", "Existing/changed/proposed number of stories", "Existing/changed/proposed number of basements", "Existing/changed/proposed type of construction", "Existing/changed/proposed use and/or occupancy", "Existing/changed/proposed number of dwelling units", "Existing/changed/proposed floor area", "Existing/changed/proposed fire sprinkler status; provide sprinkler standard (NFPA-XX, if any)", "Existing/changed/proposed Type of fire alarm (if any)", "List of deferred submittals", "Addenda Schedule (if applicable)" ] }, "9_plans_site_plan": { "title": "Plans - Site Plan", "requirements": [ "North arrow", "Property lines", "All other buildings on lot and adjacent lot and use(s)", "Location of Street", "Applicable setbacks from property line", "Location of new retaining walls and fences", "NOTE: If scope of work is outside the building, provide separate existing and proposed Site Plans showing existing and proposed location of retaining wall(s), fence(s), deck(s), etc." ] }, "10_plans_architectural": { "title": "Architectural Plans", "floor_and_roof_plans": [ "Separate existing and proposed floor & roof plans (as applicable)", "Floor plans to be drawn to scale", "Dimensions and opening sizes", "Provide and label gridlines", "Provide relevant dimensions, existing and proposed use for each room and/or space", "Label each level as either a story or a basement; don't use vague terms (ground floor, lowest level, sub-basement, upper level, etc.)", "Provide existing grade (if grade varies, provide enough data points to convey slope)", "Wall/Shading legend clarifying: which walls/retaining walls are existing and to remain, which are to be removed", "Hatching that clarifies the area of work/excavation; provide dimensions of the areas", "Symbols, words, and notes that accurately describe the scope of the demolition", "Show existing and proposed ceiling height" ], "exterior_elevations": [ "Separate existing and proposed", "Gridlines", "Symbols, words and notes that describe the scope of the remodel", "Label each level as either a story or a basement (don't use vague terms)" ], "building_cross_sections": [ "Separate existing and proposed", "Gridlines", "Symbols, words and notes that describe the scope of the remodel", "Label each level as either a story or a basement (don't use vague terms)" ] }, "11_plans_structural": { "title": "Structural Plans", "title_sheet": [ "Structural design parameters", "Material specifications", "Referenced standards" ], "framing_plans": [ "Structural design parameters", "Material specifications", "Referenced standards", "Abbreviations" ], "sections_details": [ "Gridlines", "Detail callouts", "Cross section callouts (as applicable)", "Label each level as either a story or a basement (don't use vague terms)" ] }, "12_green_building": { "title": "Green Building Sheets", "requirements": [ "Use the City's Green Building Standards form (referenced in AB 093) on the plans instead of a generic residential or commercial mandatory measures checklist", "Clearly indicate which measures are not applicable to this project", "Clearly reference plan notes, details, or the checklist itself for each measure to facilitate the plan reviewer's and inspector's review", "AB-093 Attachment E (Green Building Final Compliance form) is required before Certificate of Final Completion — prepare early to avoid hold at close-out" ] }, "13_title24_energy": { "title": "Title 24 Energy Reports", "requirements": [ "Ensure all text is legible in the drawings", "Ensure special features are detailed in the plan sheets", "Ensure details and specifications in the plan sheets match the recommendations of the energy compliance report and vice versa" ] } }, "completeness_process": { "source_url": "https://www.sf.gov/step-by-step--get-building-permit-house-review", "step_number": 9, "step_name": "Get completeness review", "escalation_rule": "Completeness reviews requiring 3 rounds get escalated to DBI supervisor", "plan_review_escalation": "Plan reviews requiring 3 rounds also get escalated to DBI supervisor", "sample_completeness_letter": "https://www.sf.gov/information--sample-house-review-permit-application-completeness-letter", "sample_incomplete_letter": "https://www.sf.gov/information--sample-house-review-permit-incomplete-application-letter" } }