Last month's devastating fires that displaced more than 100 residents shed an important light on the need to take additional steps to ensure housing and building safety in San Francisco. As the department responsible for upholding building and housing codes in San Francisco, DBI has made more frequent routine inspections, and more visible communication channels, a top priority this year.

Every day, as our building inspectors go out to ensure that construction work is done according to required codes, and our housing inspectors follow up on new complaints that are often focused on life-safety code requirements, the overall goal is to ensure that codes are enforced and adhered to. We are committed to working with residents, business owners, our stakeholders and customers to protect the building and life safety of each and every person that lives, works and visits San Francisco.

If you notice any building or housing safety hazards in your building, please call the City's 3-1-1 number, or you can call (415) 558-6570, visit our offices at 1660 Mission Street, or file a complaint online. Building risks and danger can be prevented if we work together.