Purpose
To serve the City and County of San Francisco and the general public by ensuring that life and property within the City and County are safeguarded and to provide a public forum for community involvement in that process .
Mission Statement
Under the direction and management of the seven-member citizen Building Inspection Commission , DBI oversees the effective , efficient , fair , and safe enforcement of the City and County of San Francisco ’ s Building , Housing , Plumbing , Electrical , and Mechanical Codes , along with the Disability Access Regulations of the more than 200,000 residential and commercial buildings in the City .
Core Services
Review Plans & Issue Permits Responsible for permit approval coordination , final approval and permit issuance to assure that the proposed construction work meets all safety requirements of the codes ; and ensures that the process is performed in a timely manner that is always professional and courteous to all DBI customers .
Inspect & Verify Construction Safety Inspect buildings for compliance with code requirements , scope of work in accordance with building , plumbing , and electrical permits , and respond to complaints on residential and commercial buildings .
Respond To Complaints & Enforce Code Enforce code compliance using a stipulated legal process including a Director ’ s Hearing , possible Order of Abatement , property lien , and referral to the City Attorney for litigation of non-compliant properties .
6 Department of Building Inspection , Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Annual Report