AGENCY

Inspection Services at DBI

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

AGENCY

Inspection Services at DBI

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

Services

Inspection Divisions

Building Inspection Division

Find key documents and forms for Building Inspections

Electrical Inspection Division

Find key documents and forms for Electrical Inspections

Plumbing Inspection Division

Find key documents and forms for Plumbing Inspections

Inspections scheduling and key documents

Schedule and pay for your inspection

Schedule and pay for building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical inspections.

Inspection Services key documents

Top six forms and documents for Inspection Services

Housing inspection

Housing Inspection Services

Find key documents and forms for Housing Inspections

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.

For property owners

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.

For business owners

Get help with final inspections to open your business

Small Business Inspections Ambassadors can schedule inspections, explain requirements, and provide clarity.

For residential hotel ("SRO") owners

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.

Resources

Tools and information

Find a district inspector

Use the maps to find the building, electrical, plumbing, or housing inspector assigned to a district.

Home safety checklist

This checklist from the Department of Building Inspection will help ensure your home is safe.

About routine housing inspections

What to expect.

Special Inspections Conflict of Interest Attestation

Include this mandatory conflict of interest attestation with every special inspection report submission.

Notice of Violation (NOV)

Learn how to read an NOV to fix a code violation.

Crash Site Notice

Learn how to read your Crash Site Notice to address building damage, restore safety, and bring your property back into compliance after an incident.

Programs

Code Enforcement Outreach Program

Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Collaborative Program

About

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.

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Contact information

Address

Inspection Services49 South Van Ness
4th floor
San Francisco, CA 94103

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Phone

Automated inspection scheduling628-652-3401

Inspection Services628-652-3400

Staffed phone hours are 7:30 am to 3:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursdays, and Fridays. Wednesdays are 9 am to 3 pm.

dbi.inspectionservices@sfgov.org

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