FAQs
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Where is the Building Department?
The Building Department is located at:
1660 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(Mission St @ South Van Ness Ave.)
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Who is in charge of the Building Department?
Amy Lee is Acting Director but there are many people in charge of different departments and in different capacities.
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How many sets of drawings do I need to submit to the Building Department?
A minimum of 2 sets of plans are required, reproduced on a minimum size of 11x17. As many as 5 sets of plans can be required depending on which of the different options of plan check services are chosen.
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What is the permit cost based upon?
All permit fees are based on Table 1-A of the California Building Code. Each local jurisdiction has the authority to make adjustments to this fee schedule based on the financial needs of each community.
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Can I speed up my permit approval by talking to the Mayor?
Not unless your name is Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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