DBI approves plans and issues permits for all construction in the City. We make sure buildings are safe and comply with building and housing codes.
We will perform server maintenance between 8:00 pm on December 1, 2023 through 8:00 pm on December 3, 2023. The following services will be unavailable during this time:
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
We issue permits to ensure that proposed construction meets all safety requirements.
We inspect buildings for compliance with code requirements and permit scope, and respond to building complaints.
We investigate complaints of building code violations and compel building owners to fix the violations.
We maintain and provide copies of records of buildings, including plans, permit applications, and job cards.
Track your building permit application or property complaint
Find building permits for current and past construction projects in our permit tracking system.
Contractors: Schedule inspections online for your permitted work
Contractors can sign into their DBI account to schedule a building, electrical, or plumbing inspection.
Report a building problem
File a complaint about construction, electrical, plumbing, living conditions, or disability access.
Under the direction and management of the seven-member citizen Building Inspection Commission, to oversee the effective, efficient, fair and safe enforcement of the City and County of San Francisco 's Building, Housing, Plumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical Codes, along with the Disability Access Regulations.
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7:30 am to 5:00 pm
Wed,
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thu to Fri,
7:30 am to 5:00 pm
We are closed on public holidays.
We do not serve people or take payments after 4 pm.
Request public records
Email dbi.sunshinerequests@sfgov.org to submit a request.
Archived website
See previous website archived November 2022.