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DBI says permit processing is speeding up, cites electronic plan‑review pilot and staffing moves
Summary
DBI interim staff told the Building Inspection Commission that permit intake and processing have improved during the pandemic: a pilot electronic plan‑review for ADUs is live, appointment capacity increased to 36 per day, and staff have processed 5,356 permit applications received since April 8.
Assistant Director Christine Gasparek told the San Francisco City Building Inspection Commission that the department has made several operational changes to accelerate permit processing during the COVID‑19 emergency. She said the department has relaunched an electronic plan‑review (EPR) pilot with the Planning Department for accessory dwelling units that went live Nov. 2, expanded online ‘no‑plan’ permit options, and automated certain trade and reroofing permits.
"Since April 8, DBI received from the Permit Center 5,356 permit applications," Gasparek said, adding that staff completed initial processing on…
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