Mission Statement
To preserve and promote the Health, Safety, and Welfare of the public through the regulation of the built environment with codes and standards that are clear, concise, consistent and enforceable, recognizing the unique characteristics of San Francisco, and striking a balance between scientific knowledge and real-world conditions.
The Code Advisory Committee
The Code Advisory Committee (CAC) consists of 17 members who are qualified by training and experience to deliberate and make recommendations on matters pertaining to the development and improvement of the content of the San Francisco Building Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code. Plumbing Code, Green Building Code and Housing Code as well as related rules and regulations or proposed ordinances that the Director of the Building Inspection Department determines may have an impact on construction permits. Specific recommendations of this Committee are directed to the Building Inspection Commission for their further action.
The CAC is composed of 17 members appointed by the Building Inspection Commission. The current members and the expiration dates of their seats are:
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NAME
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SEAT
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J. Edgar Fennie Jr., AIA – Chair
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Major Projects Architect
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Arnie Lerner, AIA – Vice Chair
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Historical Preservation Architect
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Frederic S. Freund
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Commercial Property Owner/Manager
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Lee Yvonne Phillips
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Disability Access Advocate
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Jim Reed
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Electrical Engineer / Contractor
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Jerry Cunningham, P.E.
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Fire Protection Engineer
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Tony Sanchez-Corea, III
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General Business Community
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Tony Lau
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Major Projects Contractor
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Rene Vignos S.E.
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Major Projects Structural Engineer
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Robert Wong
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Mechanical Engineer / Contractor
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Marc Cunningham
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Member-At-Large
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Ilene Dick
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Member-At-Large
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Ira Dorter
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Member-At-Large
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Kevin Wallace
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Remodel Contractor
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Shane O'Reilly
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Residential Projects Contractor
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Zachary Nathan, AIA
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Small Projects Architect
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Stephen Harris, S.E.
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Small Projects Civil Engineer
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Vivian L. Day, C.B.O.
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Ex-Officio Member
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Chief Barbara Schultheis, Fire Marshall
All Seats Expire August 18, 2013
(Terms are for three years)
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Ex-Officio Member
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How to Contact the CAC
Kirk Means, Secretary to the Code Advisory Committee may be reached at:
Technical Services Division
Department of Building Inspection
1660 Mission Street, 1st Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103-2414
(415) 575-6832, FAX (415) 558-8401
Meetings
The CAC meets regularly on the second Wednesday of each month. Each member of the full Committee also serves on a subcommittee.
Agendas
The Agenda is published 72 hours before a regularly scheduled meeting. Agendas are posted at the Main Library in the Government Documents Section, and the Bulletin Board located at the ground floor elevator lobby of 1660 Mission Street. The agendas are also available by contacting Kirk Means, Secretary at 575-6832 and on the Department's website at www.sfgov.org/dbi under the Agendas & Minutes.
Minutes
Minutes are posted on the Department's website www.sfdbi.org under the Agenda and Minutes as they become available after the meeting date and/or recordings are available for a small duplication fee.
