San Francisco Department of Building Inspection

Did you miss our OpenGov and contractor authorization updates at the PermitSF forum yesterday? Catch the latest: youtube.com/watch?v=W00rNC…

Reminder to join us at 3:30pm today for our next PermitSF Customer Forum! We'll share updates on the PermitSF portal's new contractor validation process, penalties for building violations, and more. Register now: sf.gov/permitsfforum.

Today marks the 120th anniversary of the 1906 earthquake in San Francisco! What's changed since then? DBI Program Manager Laurel M. speaks with KQED about how the City is preparing for the next major earthquake. Listen here: omny.fm/shows/kqed-seg…

For 120 years, the City and County of San Francisco has turned the lessons of the 1906 earthquake into real action. We’ve strengthened emergency facilities, retrofitted thousands of vulnerable buildings, expanded our Emergency Firefighting Water System, and launched a new screening program for older concrete buildings. We’re committed to keeping our city safe, strong, and resilient. Learn more at sf.gov/earthquakeprog… @sfgov #1906earthquake @SF_emergency @sfdbi

The next major earthquake is a matter of when, not if. A new @sfexaminer op-ed highlights how San Francisco has been preparing and what comes next. Read more: sfexaminer.com/preparation-re…

San Francisco is strengthening older buildings across the City to prepare for future earthquakes! See how one historic building is being upgraded: cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/v…

Tonight, @SFDEM_MEC joined @SPUR_Urbanist, the SF Office of Resilience and Capital Planning, and @sfdbi to mark 120 years since the 1906 earthquake and discuss how the city is preparing for the next one — from seismic retrofits to emergency planning.

Preparing for an earthquake starts with understanding your building and its risks. At a recent Emergency Preparedness Event, residents connected with DBI Building Inspector Matthew S. for earthquake preparedness tips. Thank you to @SF_emergency and @RecParkSF for organizing!

Join us tonight at 5:30-7pm at @SPUR_Urbanist for a conversation on earthquake safety & disaster preparedness. DBI’s Program Manager Laurel M. will share how SF is strengthening buildings & preparing for future earthquakes. Hope to see you there! RSVP: lnkd.in/gmPzQgAN

Is your home ready for the next big earthquake? Building Inspector Matt S. will be at the Emergency Preparedness Community Fair tomorrow at the Sunset Recreation Center. Stop by and learn how to prepare your home and ask questions about building safety. Hope to see you there!

Neighbors in the Sunset District stopped by the DBI table this week at an open house to ask questions and learn more about building permits and City services. Thank you to District Supervisor @alankennywong for hosting the event for the community to connect with us!

Join us at 3:30-5pm on April 22 for our next PermitSF Customer Forum! We'll share updates on the PermitSF portal’s trade permit migration and new contractor validation process, penalties for historic building violations, and more. Register to attend: sf.gov/permitsfforum.

A lively evening at Fort Mason this week as neighbors gathered to connect and learn more about City services and building permits. Thank you to District Supervisor @scsherrill for hosting the event and bringing the community together!

DBI is heading to the Sunset! Join us tonight at the Irish Cultural Center for the Sunset Community Open House. Jeff I., Plan Reviewer and Jimmy C., Interim Deputy Director of Permit Services will be answering questions on permits, ADUs and more. RSVP: luma.com/2joc3s6j

Join DBI at the Open House tonight at Fort Mason! Stop by our table to meet Joe C, Plan Reviewer and Jimmy C, Interim Deputy Director of Permit Services, who'll be available to answer your questions about permitting. RSVP: luma.com/99wufvga. Hope to see you there!

Good news! San Francisco has launched the Concrete Building Screening Program to identify older concrete buildings that may need further evaluation for earthquake safety. Learn more: sf.gov/dbi-concrete-b…

Happy #WorldPlumbingDay from the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection! We want to thank plumbers and plumbing inspectors for the essential work they do to keep our systems running everyday.

@edwardarpon @DanielLurie Hi @edwardarpon - Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We apologize for this oversight and will remind staff to follow all posted parking requirements and be aware of street cleaning times.

Thank you @sfdbi for having one of your inspectors at 378 Ralston St park across the street today at 9:32am that hasn’t been swept for 3 weeks, leaving this pile of debris. Sweeper had to drive around your white Prius! Good job! Please address @DanielLurie

Wind gusts up to 39 mph are expected in San Francisco today and Sunday, with stronger gusts up to 45 mph on the west side near the ocean. Prepare now: - Close and latch windows - Remove outdoor items - Secure scaffolding For building concerns, call 311 for DBI to inspect.

This week, Deputy Director of Permit Services David K. and Program Manager Laurel M. will speak at @AIASF town hall and share updates on the Concrete Screening Program, addressing and more. Join us: 5:30-7:30pm on Feb 19 at 140 Sutter St. Register today: aiasf.org/events/city-ta…