Proposes a change to city law: Changing the San Francisco Fire Code to prohibit the sale, offer, and delivery of lithium-ion batteries and replacement lithium-ion batteries that do not meet specified certification requirements, to any address within San Francisco.
Ordinance amending the San Francisco Fire Code to prohibit the sale, offer, and delivery of lithium-ion batteries and replacement lithium-ion batteries that do not meet specified certification requirements, to any address within San Francisco; establish enforcement processes, and penalties for violations; authorize the City Attorney to seek injunctive and monetary relief and attorneys’ fees; and authorize the Fire Department to implement the restriction through rules, forms, and guidance.
How it got here
The legislation originated from concerns about fire hazards associated with uncertified lithium-ion batteries used in powered mobility devices in San Francisco.
Supervisor Mahmood introduced the ordinance to amend the San Francisco Fire Code to prohibit the sale of uncertified lithium-ion batteries.
The committee referred the proposed legislation to the Small Business Commission for comments and recommendations.
The Small Business Commission supported the legislation but recommended exploring programs to assist low-income communities with the costs of certified batteries.
The committee amended the ordinance and recommended it for passage as amended.
The ordinance is scheduled for final passage by the Board of Supervisors.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
