Effective August 3, 2009, the Central Permit Bureau (CPB) will accept its last customer no later than 4 p.m. daily, Monday through Friday. Click here for DBI Hours of Operation.
Mission Statement
Responsible for permit approval coordination, final approval and permit issuance to assure that the proposed construction work meets all safety requirements of the codes; and ensures that the process is performed in a timely manner that is always professional and courteous to all DBI customers. Provides technical support for the Department in the areas of code development and information. Responsible for planning DBI's response during a catastrophic event, such as a large earthquake. Provides coordination for the Building Occupancy Resumption Program (BORP), and serves as the Department's liaison with other City Departments, including the Department of Emergency Services (DES), and the Department of Public Works (DPW).
Telephone: (415) 558-6205, Fax: (415) 558-6401
Permit Process and Issuance
Telephone: (415) 558-6133
Fax: (415) 558-6401
Central Permit Bureau (CPB)
Telephone: (415) 558-6070
Fax: (415) 558-6170
Initial Permit Review (IPR)
Telephone: (415) 558-6641
Fax: (415) 558-6660
Permit Processing Center (PPC)
Telephone: (415) 558-6644
Fax: (415) 558-6660
Telephone: (415) 558-6133
Fax: (415) 558-6401
Building Plan Review
Telephone: (415) 558-6133
Fax: (415) 558-6041
Energy / Mechanical Plan Review
Telephone: (415) 558-6133
Fax: (415) 558-6041
Online Services
Central Permit Bureau (CPB) accepts and issues construction permits for public and private buildings located within the City and County of San Francisco. Additionally, CPB issues electrical, plumbing and street space permits, and assesses and collects fees for all structures, building enlargements and change of use.
Initial Permit Review (IPR) provides pro-active, professional and consistent customer service in screening, checking and reviewing building permit applications and plans for completeness before submittal and routing for further review and issuance by plan review disciplines. At the end of the review process, IPR issues Over-the-Counter permits.
Permit Processing Center (PPC) provides routing of plans to essential plan review disciplines. Update and maintain accurate routing information within the department Permit Tracking System (PTS). Customer assistance in permit extensions, picking up plans and plan review comments. Other special tasks are undertaken as required.
Help Desk / Technical Services Division (TSD) provides technical support related to codes and other technical matters to the other divisions within the Department of Building Inspection, to other City agencies and the public. Telephone: (415) 558-6205
Technical Publications, Training & Seminars:
