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Ordinance#250960Passed
In plain English

This ordinance repeals the existing 2022 Building Code and replaces it with the new 2025 Building Code, which includes updates from the 2025 California Building Code and Residential Code, tailored for San Francisco. It will take effect on January 1, 2026, and the Clerk will send the necessary documents to the California Building Standards Commission.

Ordinance repealing the 2022 Building Code in its entirety and enacting a 2025 Building Code consisting of the 2025 California Building Code and the 2025 California Residential Code, as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing for an operative date of January 1, 2026; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the legislation to the California Building Standards Commission as required by State law.

Introduced: Sep 30, 2025
Final action: Nov 21, 2025
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How it got here

The legislation originated from the need to update San Francisco's Building Code to align with the new 2025 California Building Standards Code.

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Introduction of LegislationSeptember 30, 2025
Department of Building Inspection

The Department of Building Inspection introduced the ordinance to repeal the 2022 Building Code and enact the 2025 Building Code, which includes local amendments.

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Commission ReviewOctober 10, 2025
Building Inspection Commission

The Building Inspection Commission held a public hearing and unanimously recommended the approval of the proposed 2025 Code amendments.

BIC Transmittal 101625
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Public HearingOctober 16, 2025
Building Inspection Commission

The Commission considered the ordinance at a duly noticed public hearing and voted to recommend approval.

BIC Transmittal 101625
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CEQA DeterminationOctober 23, 2025
Planning Department

The Planning Department determined that the actions comply with the California Environmental Quality Act, which is necessary for the ordinance's enactment.

CEQA Det 102325
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Committee RecommendationOctober 27, 2025
Land Use and Transportation Committee

The Land Use and Transportation Committee recommended the ordinance for passage to the full Board of Supervisors.

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Final PassageNovember 18, 2025
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, which will repeal the 2022 Building Code and enact the 2025 Building Code.

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Mayoral ApprovalNovember 21, 2025
Mayor

The Mayor approved the ordinance, allowing it to move forward for implementation.

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Operative DateJanuary 1, 2026
San Francisco

The new 2025 Building Code will become operative, replacing the 2022 Building Code.

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Document trail
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Environmental review (CEQA)
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How they voted

Legislative journey

Clerk of the BoardSep 15, 2025
ยทRECEIVED FROM DEPARTMENT
PresidentSep 30, 2025
โ†’ASSIGNED
Clerk of the BoardOct 9, 2025
โ†’REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
Building Inspection CommissionOct 16, 2025
ยทRESPONSE RECEIVED
Planning DepartmentOct 23, 2025
ยทRESPONSE RECEIVED
Land Use and Transportation CommitteeOct 27, 2025
โœ“RECOMMENDEDPass
Board of SupervisorsNov 4, 2025 โ€“ Nov 18, 2025
โœ“PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass
โœ“FINALLY PASSEDPass
MayorNov 21, 2025
โœ“APPROVED
Clerk of the BoardDec 12, 2025 โ€“ Mar 23, 2026
ยทTRANSMITTED
ยทTRANSMITTED