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DBI watchdog reports pared back by ordinance; commission backs removing long‑expired reporting mandates
Summary
Commissioners recommended File 250630 to repeal or remove seven outdated reporting requirements from the building code, a change DBI says will eliminate duplicative work while preserving data collection through other systems and dashboards.
The Building Inspection Commission voted unanimously to recommend Board of Supervisors Ordinance File 250630, a code‑cleanup measure that removes seven reporting requirements the department described as outdated or no longer in use.
Tate Hanna, DBI legislative affairs manager, explained that many local ordinances insert reporting requirements that later become obsolete; DBI identified seven reports required of the department that are either past the time window in which they applied or duplicate other reporting channels. Hanna listed examples: a quarterly code‑enforcement activity report that staff said is duplicative of monthly summaries, an annual residential‑hotel data report whose primary period has passed, technology project updates tied to a 2004–2006 timeframe, and reports tied to ADU authorization and fee waivers required between 2014–2017 and 2022–2023.
Commissioners pressed for clarity that the department would retain the underlying data and make it available through existing dashboards and DataSF. Christine Gasparek, DBI assistant director, confirmed DBI continues to collect enforcement and housing data, publishes Power BI dashboards and coordinates with DataSF to share datasets; Hanna said the ordinance removes mandated report production but does not eliminate the department’s ability to compile and provide those data if requested.
A motion by President Alexander Toot, seconded by Commissioner Chavez, to recommend File 250630 carried unanimously on roll call.
Why it matters: DBI said removing obsolete reporting requirements will reduce staff workload and paperwork while preserving the department’s core data collection and public dashboards. Commissioners emphasized the importance of retaining accessible datasets and asked staff to follow up on where monthly and annual summaries are posted.
Next steps: The commission’s recommendation will go to the Board of Supervisors for consideration.
