ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTION
Director ’ s Office 10
The Director ’ s Office provides department leadership , sets policies , and supports all programs within the Department in order to implement established goals , objectives and mandates , and takes actions that ensure the safeguarding of life and property . It includes :
• Communications
• Disaster Coordination Unit
• Legislative & Public Affairs
Administrative Services 51
The Administrative Services ( AS ) Program includes Financial Services , Records Management , Payroll and Personnel , and Management Information Services . AS provides support to the Department in the areas of fiscal management , purchasing , contract , fleet management , information technology , and business analysis . AS maintains department records and processes records requests and 311 customer service requests . AS also provides human resources and payroll support testing . It consists of the following :
• Finance Services
• Payroll & Personnel Services
• Records Management Division
• Management Information Services
Inspection Services 138
Inspection Services ( IS ) inspects buildings for compliance with code requirements , scope of work in accordance with approved plans and permits , and responds to complaints on residential and commercial buildings . IS protects public safety by enforcing municipal and state regulations and codes relative to construction , alteration , and installation of electrical and plumbing equipment and systems . IS inspects buildings for code compliance in residential housing under building permits , or as a result of complaints , and also inspects apartments and hotels . IS addresses complaints and conducts inspections associated with interior / exterior lead-based paint disturbance / removal . IS is also responsible for abatement of code violation cases referred from the building , electrical , and plumbing inspection divisions . It consists of the following :
• Building Inspection Division
• Electrical Inspection Division
• Plumbing Inspection Division
• Housing Inspection Services
• Code Enforcement
Permit Services 87
Permit Services ( PS ) is responsible for all permit processes from the time a permit application is submitted until a building permit is issued at DBI . The functions include screening , routing permits and plans for review , and coordination of building permit review . PS also manages approval and issuance of construction permits , including electrical , plumbing , and street space permits for public and private buildings within the City and County of San Francisco . PS also assesses and collects fees for all structures , building enlargements , and changes of use . Additionally , it provides technical support for the Department in the areas of code development and information and provides coordination for the Building Occupancy Resumption Program ( BORP ). It consists of the following :
• Central Permit Bureau
• Initial Plan Review
• Help Desk / Information Counter
• Plan Review Services
• Technical Services Division
Department of Building Inspection | Fiscal Year 2018 - 19 Annual Report 9