Ordinance repealing the existing San Francisco Fire Code in its entirety and enacting a new San Francisco Fire Code consisting of the 2025 California Fire Code and portions of the 2024 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, 2026; 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 Francisco's amendments to the California Building Standards Commission and State Fire Marshal; and making environmental findings.

Mayor Lurie submitted a memo introducing the ordinance to repeal the existing San Francisco Fire Code and enact a new one based on the 2025 California Fire Code and portions of the 2024 International Fire Code.

The ordinance was substituted to include specific amendments and provisions for fees related to permits and inspections, with an operative date of January 1, 2026.

The Planning Department determined that the actions contemplated in the ordinance comply with the California Environmental Quality Act, and this determination was filed with the Clerk of the Board.

The committee reviewed the ordinance, made amendments, and recommended it for passage.

The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading, moving it closer to final approval.

The ordinance was finally passed by the Board of Supervisors.

The Mayor approved the ordinance, finalizing the repeal of the 2022 Fire Code and the adoption of the 2025 Fire Code.

The Clerk of the Board transmitted the approved ordinance and findings to the California Building Standards Commission and State Fire Marshal.