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Committee backs sending building‑code extension for accessible entries to full Board after DBI proposes Sept. 1 deadline
Summary
The committee voted 3-0 to send an ordinance to the full Board that would extend time for places of public accommodation to meet primary-entry accessibility requirements; DBI reported about 60% noncompliance and proposed extending deadlines to Sept. 1 or to 90–120 days after shelter‑in‑place ends; a non‑general‑fund grant is available for small businesses.
The Land Use and Transportation Committee voted 3-0 on March 30 to send to the full San Francisco Board of Supervisors with recommendation a building‑code ordinance that would extend the time for existing buildings that are places of public accommodation to comply with primary‑entry accessibility requirements.
Bill Strong of the Department of Building Inspection (DBI) told the committee DBI's weekly monitoring shows the compliance/noncompliance category remains "about 60%" noncompliant. Strong recommended extending the compliance deadline…
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