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Ordinance#221103Passed
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This ordinance repeals the old San Francisco Fire Code and replaces it with a new code based on the 2022 California Fire Code and parts of the 2018 International Fire Code, including local amendments and fees for permits and inspections. It took effect on January 1, 2023, and includes findings related to local conditions and environmental considerations.
Ordinance repealing the existing San Francisco Fire Code in its entirety and enacting a new San Francisco Fire Code consisting of the 2022 California Fire Code and portions of the 2018 International Fire Code, together with amendments specific to San Francisco, including provisions for fees for permits, inspections, and various City services, with an operative date of January 1, 2023; adopting findings of local conditions pursuant to California Health and Safety Code, Section 17958.7; directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward San Franciscoβs amendments to the California Building Standards Commission and State Fire Marshal; and making environmental findings.
How it got here
Document trail
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Leg Dig Ver1
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Referral CEQA 102822
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CEQA Determination 102822
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Leg Dig Ver2
PDF βOfficial legislation text
Referral CEQA 110422
PDF βEnvironmental review (CEQA)
CEQA Determination 110422
PDF βEnvironmental review (CEQA)
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Leg Dig Ver3
PDF βOfficial legislation text
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BOS Transmittal 011023 Fire Marshal
PDF βDepartmental transmittal
BOS Transmittal 011023 CBSC
PDF βDepartmental transmittal
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How they voted
FINALLY PASSED
Board of Supervisors Β· Dec 13, 2022Pass
5-0
PASSED ON FIRST READING
Board of Supervisors Β· Dec 6, 2022Pass
5-0
RECOMMENDED AS AMENDED AS A COMMITTEE REPORT
Land Use and Transportation Committee Β· Dec 5, 2022Pass
1-0
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE
Land Use and Transportation Committee Β· Dec 5, 2022Pass
1-0
Legislative journey
PresidentOct 25, 2022
βASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE
Clerk of the BoardOct 28, 2022
βREFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
Planning DepartmentOct 28, 2022
Β·RESPONSE RECEIVED
PresidentNov 1, 2022
βSUBSTITUTED AND ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE
Planning DepartmentNov 4, 2022
Β·RESPONSE RECEIVED
Clerk of the BoardNov 25, 2022 β Dec 2, 2022
Β·NOTICED
Β·NOTICED
Land Use and Transportation CommitteeDec 5, 2022
βAMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass
βRECOMMENDED AS AMENDED AS A COMMITTEE REPORTPass
Board of SupervisorsDec 6, 2022 β Dec 13, 2022
βPASSED ON FIRST READINGPass
βFINALLY PASSEDPass
MayorDec 15, 2022
βAPPROVED
Clerk of the BoardJan 10, 2023
Β·TRANSMITTED