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How can I find out who my district building inspector in San Francisco is?

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You can find out who your San Francisco Building, Electrical and Plumbing Inspectors are by calling the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection, Inspection Services at (415) 558-6570. You can …
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Does the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection offer off-hour inspections?

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Yes, the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection does offer off-hour inspections on active permit application. There is a minimum two hour charge for this service. Off-hour inspections are done …
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How long is a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) valid in San Francisco?

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When a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) expires in San Francisco depends on the remaining work to be done.

You can contact the Department of Building Inspection, Inspection Services – …
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How do I change or add a contractor to a San Francisco building permit?

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To add or change a contractor on an existing San Francisco building permit, you need to notify the Department of Building InspectionPermit Services – Central Permit Bureau, 1660 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103.


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What permits do I need to install fire alarms or fire sprinklers in San Francisco?

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To install fire alarms in San Francisco you need a building permit with two sets of drawings and an electrical permit.

To install fire sprinklers in San Francisco, you need …
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How do I find out if my neighbors have a permit to perform construction work in San Francisco?

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To find out if your neighbors have a construction permit to perform construction work in San Francisco, you can call the Department of Building Inspection at (415) 558-6088 or track the …
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