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DBI outlines tight schedule to align San Francisco code with 2016 California adoption
Summary
DBI staff told the commission the 2016 California building code will publish July 1, 2016; San Francisco must relocate local Chapter 34 amendments into the International Existing Building Code and submit amendments on a tight schedule to avoid an interim period without local amendments.
DBI Technical Services staff updated the commission on the California triannual building-code adoption cycle and the department’s schedule for San Francisco amendments.
Kirk Means explained the state is expected to publish the 2016 California Building Code July 1, and that San Francisco must carry forward or revise local amendments — including moving Chapter 34 material into the International Existing Building Code — before a January 1 effective date. "The code isn't even available to modify until July 1," Means said, noting an abbreviated review window and the need for outreach to code advisory committees and subcommittees. He described a timeline of internal review in July, Building Inspection Commission hearings in August, referral to the Board of Supervisors and potential hearings thereafter.
Commissioners asked for summaries, earlier previews (a July update) and the ability to request additional time if needed. City Attorney staff described options to hold multiple hearings or to work with the Board President to waive or shorten procedural holds if the commission requires more time. Means said DBI would try to provide chapter-by-chapter summaries and to make drafts available electronically when possible to ease review workloads.
The commission requested that DBI provide focused bullet-point summaries of major state changes and local amendments and agreed to seek additional meetings if needed to ensure thoughtful review against unintended consequences.
