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Fire marshal: parklets to become permanent "shared spaces" with inspections and safety guidelines
Summary
The commission heard that San Francisco’s temporary parklets are being converted to permanent “shared spaces.” Fire Department staff said round‑2 guidelines are pending, permanent conversions would be inspected bimonthly, and fees for conversions are waived through 2023; enforcement will involve multiple city agencies.
The San Francisco Fire Commission on July 14 heard details about the city’s plan to convert temporary parklets into permanent "shared spaces" and the fire department’s role in safety and inspections.
Fire Marshal Ken Coughlin said the department has been working with the Planning Department on a set of guidelines. "Round 1 was released about 2, 3 weeks ago, and I'm waiting for Planning Department to release round 2 of the guidelines," he said, and listed safety items staff are…
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