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For all San Francisco buildings constructed before 1910, the Supplemental Inspection Report is due by December 31, 2026. This is a general inspection of all facades for buildings that are fifteen or more stories.
Lerch Bates is the trusted leader in Building Science Consulting with more than 20 years of experience in assessing new and existing buildings to meet standards, maintain integrity and improve safety. Our extensive expertise in Facade Access Design, Evaluations and Engineering ensures the integrity of your building to provide safety at all stages of your building’s lifecycle. From the Westin St. Francis to the Salesforce Tower and beyond, Lerch Bates is your trusted technical expert for Total Building Performance™.
Under the SFDBI Facade Inspection and Maintenance Program, Code Chapter 5F reads, “All façades of buildings of Construction Type I, II, III, or IV and which are five or more stories are required to be inspected periodically by a qualified professional who shall be a licensed architect or engineer retained by the property owner. The façades are required to be maintained in accordance with the criteria and procedures of this Chapter 5F.
For buildings considered to be historic resources, the qualified professional shall have expertise in inspection and maintenance of historic resources. The requirements of this Chapter are retroactive and shall apply to and include buildings erected prior to the adoption of this Code. Qualifications of the qualified professional and inspection requirements are as detailed in the accompanying Administrative Bulletin.”
For buildings constructed between 1971 and 1997, comprehensive inspections must be completed by December 31, 2027.
Inspections will include all facade elements listed in ASTM E 2270 as well as these additional elements:
Lerch Bates is available to start the inspection process at any time, but it is important to note that the inspection process can take up to two months in order to fulfill all requirements and submit the reports to the city of San Francisco. Make sure to stay ahead of the deadlines, and contact us now to get started.
If the inspection requirements are not met, the Director will implement the procedures listed in San Francisco Building Code Section 102A, Unsafe Buildings, Structures or Property, and related abatement actions.
What is the difference between an inspection and an assessment?An inspection focuses on compliance and investigating specific standards, visible defects or issues, whereas an assessment analyzes the wholistic performance or effectiveness of the building system.
Looking for a different type of assessment or inspection? Lerch Bates provides facade ordinance inspections that meet AHJ requirements anywhere in the United States. Click here to contact our qualified facade experts nationwide, who can guide you through the process and ensure compliance for any real estate asset.
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