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Port staff outline proposed 2010 Port of San Francisco building code, seek public comment ahead of December vote
Summary
Staff presented a draft 2010 Port of San Francisco building code that would adopt the 2010 California standards (Title 24) with port-specific amendments including green building, water conservation and expedited photovoltaic review; final draft to be posted Nov. 15–30 and brought to the commission Dec. 14 for adoption effective Jan. 1, 2011.
Port planning staff on the Port of San Francisco Commission presented a draft 2010 Port building code that would adopt the 2010 California building standards (Title 24) with port-specific administrative procedures and technical amendments, during the commission’s meeting on Oct. 13.
The presenter said the draft adds a green building code tied to the Board of Supervisors’ climate goals, water‑conservation measures, construction debris management rules and commercial lighting efficiency requirements. Staff also proposed procedures to expedite review of photovoltaic (solar) systems on port property to encourage installation of solar energy on port facilities.
According to the presentation, the draft mirrors San Francisco’s more stringent local requirements where appropriate and covers both new construction and remodels. Staff said the draft will be posted for public review from Nov. 15 through Nov. 30 and that they plan to present the final text to the commission on Dec. 14 with a requested effective date of Jan. 1, 2011.
The presenter described the need to update the port code because the state is adopting a new 2010 California building code that will supersede the prior 2007 standards. The port’s version would incorporate Title 24 standards with local amendments reflecting maritime site conditions, permitting procedures, appeals and technical provisions specific to the waterfront.
Commissioners asked clarifying questions about timing and next steps; staff responded that the primary remaining steps are completing stakeholder agreements where needed, posting the draft for public comment, and returning in December for a requested adoption vote. The presentation referenced Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 158-02 and the city’s 2004 Climate Action Plan in explaining the greenhouse gas reduction goals cited in the draft.
The commission did not take a final vote on the building code at the Oct. 13 meeting. The next steps are the public posting and a Dec. 14 commission meeting at which staff will seek adoption.
