SERVICE
Submit reports to install a cell antenna
Submit a report for approval to install a cell tower or antenna on public right of way or private property.
What to know
Cost
Check the fee schedule for the hourly plan review rate. There is a fee for each review step, but you pay just once at the end of the process.
Make sure you check with the Planning Department
What to do
Keep in mind, the requirements are a little different for private property and public right of way. Private property includes rooftop or macro tower installations. Public right of way includes sidewalks, parks, and other land owned by the City.
1. Submit your proposed cell antenna materials
- Electromagnetic report or radio frequency report (EME)
- Plan Set (CDs)
- If your antenna will be on public right of way you also need to submit a noise report
Email your documents to:
Sr. Health Inspector, Radio Frequency Program
arthur.duque@sfdph.org2. Submit additional requirements for your project
On private property
We'll review your documents and review your plan. Once you have approval from us, you can submit your plan sets and documents to the Department of Building Inspection for review.
On public right of way
We'll review you documents and send it to any other agency that needs to approve the proposal. They will let you know what other requirements they need.
3. Submit a Project Implementation Report (PIR) within 30 days of installation
Submit a report including information on the radio frequency measurements. Review the checklists below for specific report requirements:
- Download the PIR checklist for projects on private property
- Download the PIR checklist for projects on public right of way
Email the report to:
Sr. Health Inspector
arthur.duque@sfdph.orgWe will review the report and bill you for the plan review fees. Then, the Planning Department will approve your project.
Supporting information
Maintain your license
On private property
Every 2 years you'll need to submit a Periodic Safety Monitoring (PSM) Report. You'll also need to pay a review fee. Download the PSM checklist for projects on private property.
On public right of way
You'll need to submit a post electromagnetic report or radio frequency report (EME) report every 10 years. Download the checklist for projects on public right of way.
Get help
Sr. Health Inspector, Radio Frequency Program
arthur.duque@sfdph.orgPartner agencies
What to know
Cost
Check the fee schedule for the hourly plan review rate. There is a fee for each review step, but you pay just once at the end of the process.
Make sure you check with the Planning Department
What to do
Keep in mind, the requirements are a little different for private property and public right of way. Private property includes rooftop or macro tower installations. Public right of way includes sidewalks, parks, and other land owned by the City.
1. Submit your proposed cell antenna materials
- Electromagnetic report or radio frequency report (EME)
- Plan Set (CDs)
- If your antenna will be on public right of way you also need to submit a noise report
Email your documents to:
Sr. Health Inspector, Radio Frequency Program
arthur.duque@sfdph.org2. Submit additional requirements for your project
On private property
We'll review your documents and review your plan. Once you have approval from us, you can submit your plan sets and documents to the Department of Building Inspection for review.
On public right of way
We'll review you documents and send it to any other agency that needs to approve the proposal. They will let you know what other requirements they need.
3. Submit a Project Implementation Report (PIR) within 30 days of installation
Submit a report including information on the radio frequency measurements. Review the checklists below for specific report requirements:
- Download the PIR checklist for projects on private property
- Download the PIR checklist for projects on public right of way
Email the report to:
Sr. Health Inspector
arthur.duque@sfdph.orgWe will review the report and bill you for the plan review fees. Then, the Planning Department will approve your project.
Supporting information
Maintain your license
On private property
Every 2 years you'll need to submit a Periodic Safety Monitoring (PSM) Report. You'll also need to pay a review fee. Download the PSM checklist for projects on private property.
On public right of way
You'll need to submit a post electromagnetic report or radio frequency report (EME) report every 10 years. Download the checklist for projects on public right of way.
Get help
Sr. Health Inspector, Radio Frequency Program
arthur.duque@sfdph.org