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.
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.
The Department of Building Inspection introduced the ordinance to repeal the 2022 Building Code and enact the 2025 Building Code, which includes local amendments.
The Building Inspection Commission held a public hearing and unanimously recommended the approval of the proposed 2025 Code amendments.
The Commission considered the ordinance at a duly noticed public hearing and voted to recommend approval.
The Planning Department determined that the actions comply with the California Environmental Quality Act, which is necessary for the ordinance's enactment.
The Land Use and Transportation Committee recommended the ordinance for passage to the full Board of Supervisors.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, which will repeal the 2022 Building Code and enact the 2025 Building Code.
The Mayor approved the ordinance, allowing it to move forward for implementation.
The new 2025 Building Code will become operative, replacing the 2022 Building Code.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record