Inspection Services at the Department of Building Inspection inspects buildings and construction for compliance with code requirements, permit scope, and responds to building complaints.
Schedule an inspection for your construction
Call our automated system to schedule a building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical inspection.
Contractors: Schedule inspections online for your permitted work
Contractors can sign into their DBI account to schedule a building, electrical, or plumbing inspection.
Inspection Services key documents
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Housing Inspection Services
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Report a building problem
File a complaint about construction, electrical, plumbing, living conditions, or disability access.
Get help reporting substandard living conditions
Call a housing inspector, or find a community organization to help you get needed repairs in your rental.
Fulfill safety requirements for your building’s decks
Owners of apartments and hotels must get all exterior structural attachments inspected every five years.
Comply with water conservation requirements
Replace old plumbing fixtures when selling, remodeling, or getting permits to make improvements to your home.
Requirements of residential hotel ("SRO") owners
Residential hotel ("SRO") owners: Complete your Annual Unit Usage Report
Send in your report, daily logs, floor plan, and fee by November 1 every year.
Residential hotel ("SRO") owners: File a Residential Hotel Status Report
Submit your report before you sell or transfer the title of a residential hotel.
Inspection Services inspects buildings for compliance with code requirements, scope of work in accordance with building permits, and responds to complaints on residential and commercial buildings using code enforcement.
Staffed phone hours are 7:30 am to 3:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursdays, and Fridays. Wednesdays are 9 am to 3 pm.
Request public records
Email dbi.sunshinerequests@sfgov.org to submit a request.