This ordinance adopts specific chapters of the 2022 California Existing Building Code for San Francisco and confirms local conditions related to health and safety. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and directs the Clerk to send the ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission once it is passed.
Ordinance adopting Chapters 6 through 11 of the 2022 California Existing Building Code; adopting findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to adopt updated building codes in response to state-level changes and local safety concerns.
The California Building Standards Commission voted to adopt Chapters 6 through 11 of the 2022 California Existing Building Code, which included provisions for adaptive reuse and conversion of existing buildings.
The State Fire Marshal adopted Chapters 6 through 11 of the International Existing Building Code, prompting local jurisdictions to consider similar adoptions.
The Department of Building Inspection submitted a proposed ordinance to the Board of Supervisors to adopt Chapters 6 through 11 of the California Existing Building Code into the San Francisco Existing Building Code.
The Building Inspection Commission held a public hearing and unanimously recommended approval of the ordinance to adopt the new chapters.
The Land Use and Transportation Committee received the legislation for review and scheduled it for public hearing.
The Planning Department affirmed that the proposed ordinance complies with the California Environmental Quality Act, determining it would not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
The ordinance is currently filed and awaiting further action by the Board of Supervisors following the committee's review.
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