Greetings from Director Hui 
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In honor of Building Safety Month this May 2015, we would like to emphasize the importance of staying vigilant and proactive in regards to the safety of our properties. We use these structures every day, whether it's at home or at work, and it is crucial that we have buildings that we are safe in.
As do most things, our buildings need proper maintenance and attention. As DBI performs inspections and responds to complaints of San Francisco's more than 200,000 buildings daily, we encourage property owners to do simple, periodic inspections of their properties. Doing these routine inspections yourself or with your tenants can prevent risks and potentially prohibitive costs. Also, addressing an issue before it becomes a problem will save time and effort for all parties.
As we celebrated the anniversary of the Great Earthquake of 1906 this past week, we'd like to ask everyone to remember SF's history and take measures to protect you and your loved ones. In working together, we will ensure San Francisco continues to be a habitable, great place to live. Read more about filing complaints and building safety month below.
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Join Us for Building Safety Month!
We invite you to join the Department of Building Inspection in celebrating Building Safety Month this May! Building Safety Month is a nationwide event, where we not only celebrate the structures that we depend on daily, but learn and understand our roles in protecting and preserving them. The theme for this year is, "Resilient Communities Start with Building Codes" and each week highlights a different theme, which include fire/housing safety, earthquake preparedness, water and solar safety. In partnership with other city departments, DBI is offering informative lunch-time brown-bags for each week in May. Visit our website or click on the links on the right to join us at one or all of these lively discussions.
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File and Track a Complaint 
Did you know you can file a complaint online and track it's progress? Whether it's a building, electrical, plumbing or housing issue, you may report a complaint to DBI. We accept complaints in-person at 1660 Mission Street, over the phone at (415) 558-6088, via e-mail or online. Our online Permit and Complaint Tracking System allows users to follow the status of their complaints. Visit our online Complaint Tracking System here.
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Awning Fee Waiver Program for Small Business Month
Small business owners, are you looking to improve your storefront? In recognition of Small Business and Building Safety Month, legislation was passed to permanently waive permit fees for awnings, signs on awning replacements and pedestrian level lighting in May. This program was sponsored by Supervisor Katy Tang in partnership with the DBI, Planning Department, Office of Economic & Workforce Development, and the Office of Small Business. Don't wait to file your permit because the waivers only apply to permits issued in May. Read More
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Accessibility A to Z: Brown Bag Series
Join us for our brown bag series featuring accessibility! We are providing multiple sessions on a variety of accessibility topics. They will be held on Thursdays from 12-1PM at 1660 Mission Street, Room 2001. For more information, questions and suggestions please contact [email protected].
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Thanks For Reading!
 We hope you enjoyed our online publication. Please send your suggestions or inquiries to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you! Thank you, DBI Communications Team |
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