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Meet the DBI Pros Summit October 11-12, 2007 Isam Hasenin, P.E., C.B.O., Director. How To Obtain a Permit. How to Obtain a Permit Raymond Lui, S.E. Deputy Director Manager of Plan Review Services. Purpose of this Session. To understand the permitting process To know the regulating agencies - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Meet the DBI Pros SummitMeet the DBI Pros SummitOctober 11-12, 2007 October 11-12, 2007
Isam Hasenin, P.E., C.B.O., DirectorIsam Hasenin, P.E., C.B.O., Director
How To Obtain a Permit
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How to Obtain a PermitHow to Obtain a Permit
Raymond Lui, S.E.Raymond Lui, S.E.Deputy DirectorDeputy Director
Manager of Plan Review ServicesManager of Plan Review Services
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Purpose of this SessionPurpose of this Session
To understand the permitting process To know the regulating agencies To understand permit review options To learn about rules and regulations To be aware of available resources
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Audience SurveyAudience Survey
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Benefits of Getting a PermitBenefits of Getting a Permit
Provide minimum standards for habitability & fire life safety
Provide minimum standards for structural and seismic safety
Provide minimum standards for energy conservation
Provide verification that construction meets minimum standards of care
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Work Not Requiring a PermitWork Not Requiring a Permit
Tool/storage sheds ≤ 100 sq ft roof area Front fences ≤ 3’ high Other fences ≤ 6’ high Movable cases and counters Partitions < 5’-9” high Retaining walls ≤ 4’ high (bottom of
footing to top of wall) without surcharge
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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 and
sheet rock Floor covering not requiring removal of
existing floor framing Glazing repair
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Work Not Requiring a PermitWork Not Requiring a Permit
Electrical Low voltage installations Cover plates Residential fixture replacement
Plumbing Residential fixture replacement Residential low-flow toilet replacement
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Permit Review OptionsPermit Review Options
Over-the-Counter (OTC) permit review
Submitted projects Site permit Parallel review
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Over-the-Counter Permit ReviewOver-the-Counter Permit Review
Alterations with no plans Alterations with plans
Building and structural plan review (including disabled access review for commercial projects)
Mechanical plan review Fire Department plan review
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Alterations with No PlansAlterations with No PlansOTC Permit ReviewOTC Permit Review
Dry rot repair Re-roofing (except cool roof) Window replacement Garage door replacement (same size) Non-structural kitchen & bathroom
remodel Replacement/repair of stucco or siding
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Alterations with No PlansAlterations with No PlansOTC Permit ReviewOTC Permit Review
Changing walls (non-rated) from stucco to siding or vice versa (pictures are required by Planning Department)
Installation of anchor bolts & plywood sheathing on the ground floor of residential buildings
Notice of Violation compliance without plans
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Alterations with PlansAlterations with PlansOTC Permit ReviewOTC Permit Review
OTC permit review or submitted project? Depends on the complexity of the project Planning Department may require
neighborhood notification OTC permit review by multiple agencies
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Initial Permit ReviewInitial Permit ReviewOTC Permit Review – Alterations with PlansOTC Permit Review – Alterations with Plans
Initial screening of permit application Applicant information Scope of work, building characteristics Completeness of submittal package Quality of submittal package
Review and approval of alteration projects with no plans
Routing to necessary review agencies
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OTC Plan ReviewOTC Plan ReviewOTC Permit Review – Alterations with PlansOTC Permit Review – Alterations with Plans
Planning Department Department of Building Inspection
Building and structural Mechanical
Fire Department Bureau of Street-Use and Mapping Public Utilities Commission
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Permit IssuancePermit IssuanceOTC Permit Review – Alterations with PlansOTC Permit Review – Alterations with Plans
Payment of fees Planning, DBI, SFFD
plan review DBI field inspection Public Utilities
Commission Transit impact
development San Francisco Unified
School District
Contractor requirements Licensed in the State of
California San Francisco business
tax certificate Workmen’s compensation
insurance Cal/OSHA safety permit
Issuance of job card
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Submitted ProjectsSubmitted Projects
Complicated projects that cannot be reviewed in one-hour
Projects requiring neighborhood notification
Site Permit and Addenda process Parallel review
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Pre-Application MeetingsPre-Application MeetingsSubmitted ProjectsSubmitted Projects
Department of Building Inspection
Fire Department Code interpretation
in writing
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Initial Permit ReviewInitial Permit ReviewSubmitted ProjectsSubmitted Projects
Initial screening of permit application Applicant information Scope of work, building characteristics Completeness of submittal package Quality of submittal package
Payment of plan review fees Determination of routing to required
review agencies
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Plan ReviewPlan ReviewSubmitted ProjectsSubmitted Projects
Planning Department Department of Building Inspection
Building and structural Mechanical
Fire Department Bureau of Street-Use and Mapping Public Utilities Commission
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Permit IssuancePermit IssuanceSubmitted ProjectsSubmitted Projects
Payment of fees DBI field inspection Public Utilities
Commission Transit impact
development San Francisco Unified
School District
Contractor requirements Licensed in the State of
California San Francisco business
tax certificate Workmen’s compensation
insurance Cal/OSHA safety permit
Issuance of job card
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Additional PermitsAdditional Permits
Department of Building Inspection Electrical Plumbing B and C licensed contractors Homeowners
DPW – Bureau of Street Use & Mapping Street space during construction Encroachment
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Planning DepartmentPlanning Department
San Francisco Planning Code Zoning and use districts Setbacks, yards and heights Residential Design Guidelines Historic preservation
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Planning DepartmentPlanning Department
Project Review with planners Pre-Application with neighbors Planning Commission Discretionary Review Maintain good neighborhood character Proposition M findings Private views not regulated
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Educate and Prepare YourselfEducate and Prepare Yourself
Contact Planning Department Review DBI printed materials/pamphlets Browse DBI website: www.sfgov.org/dbi Visit the San Francisco Permit Center Consult a design professional
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Introducing the DBI ProsIntroducing the DBI Pros
Permit Services Plan Review Services Inspection Services
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Introducing Pros from otherIntroducing Pros from other San Francisco Agencies San Francisco Agencies
Planning Department Fire Department Department of Public Works –
Bureau of Street Use and Mapping
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Thank You for Attending!Thank You for Attending!
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