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.

Department of Building Inspection

Inspection Services at the Department of Building Inspection inspects buildings and construction for compliance with code requirements, permit scope, and responds to building complaints.

Inspection Services at DBI

To apply for a Night Noise permit, please submit the following by email to NightNoise@sfgov.org<ul><li data-block-key="4j8su">Night Noise Request Letter - submitted to DBI for review no fewer than 10-business days prior to the requested time</li><li data-block-key="g4y1t">Outreach Letter/Flyer</li><li data-block-key="anz57">List of Addresses Notified - all residences within a 300' radius</li><li data-block-key="s105k">Evidence of permits from State or local agencies showing times/dates of work to be performed - such as any permits from MTA, DPW, Cal-Trans, etc.</li></ul>For more information, please see below.<a href="https://sf.gov/sites/default/files/2023-01/Night%20Noise%20OPP%20-%20May%202015.pdf">Night Noise Permit Issuance Policy and Procedure</a><a href="https://sf.gov/file/night-noise-request-letter-template">Night Noise Request Letter Template</a><a href="https://sf.gov/file/night-noise-outreach-letter-template">Outreach Letter Template</a><a href="https://sf.gov/file/night-noise-outreach-flyer-sample">Outreach Flyer Sample</a><a href="https://media.api.sf.gov/documents/Article_29.pdf">Article 29</a><a href="https://data.sfgov.org/Housing-and-Buildings/Map-of-Night-Noise-Permits/4wma-tkjg">Night Noise Permit Status</a>

Night Noise permit

Night Noise permit

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