AGENCY
Code Enforcement at DBI
Code Enforcement at the Department of Building Inspection investigates complaints of building and housing code violations and compels building owners to fix the violations.
AGENCY
Code Enforcement at DBI
Code Enforcement at the Department of Building Inspection investigates complaints of building and housing code violations and compels building owners to fix the violations.
Services
Code enforcement process
If you have not resolved the violations in your Notice of Violation, you will be summoned this hearing.
You must fix current complaints or notices of violations during your construction project.
Vacant buildings
Vacant buildings must be registered within 30 days of vacancy and re-registered every year.
Vacant storefronts must be registered within 30 days of vacancy and re-registered every year.
If you are moving in, working on, or selling your vacant property, you can apply to change its status to avoid fees.
About
The Code Enforcement Section (CES) is part of the Building Inspection Division. CES investigates complaints of violations of the Building, Plumbing and Electrical Codes and employs abatement procedures to correct code deficiencies.
The Housing Inspection Section (HIS) is part of Inspection Services. HIS implements and enforces the San Francisco Housing Code and pertinent related City Codes.
Contact information
Suite 400
San Francisco, CA 94103
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