Building Code Revision eliminates outdated lead paint notification requirement
October 17, 2022 | San Francisco County, California
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The San Francisco County government meeting on July 4, 2025, focused on significant updates to the building code, particularly regarding the electric plan review process and lead-based paint notification requirements.
The primary discussion centered on the removal of outdated regulations to streamline procedures. Officials announced the elimination of the original signature requirement in the code, which previously mandated a wet signature for electric plan reviews. This change aims to facilitate a more efficient review process.
Additionally, the meeting addressed the removal of sunset language in Section 327 of the existing building code. This section required notification for lead-based paint to the Department of Building Inspection (DBI), a requirement that has been obsolete for over two years. Since the sunset date has passed, officials confirmed that this language can now be removed from the code.
The meeting concluded with a note on the necessary adjustments to chapter numbering within the code as a result of these changes. These updates are expected to enhance the efficiency of building regulations in San Francisco County, reflecting a commitment to modernizing local governance practices.
The primary discussion centered on the removal of outdated regulations to streamline procedures. Officials announced the elimination of the original signature requirement in the code, which previously mandated a wet signature for electric plan reviews. This change aims to facilitate a more efficient review process.
Additionally, the meeting addressed the removal of sunset language in Section 327 of the existing building code. This section required notification for lead-based paint to the Department of Building Inspection (DBI), a requirement that has been obsolete for over two years. Since the sunset date has passed, officials confirmed that this language can now be removed from the code.
The meeting concluded with a note on the necessary adjustments to chapter numbering within the code as a result of these changes. These updates are expected to enhance the efficiency of building regulations in San Francisco County, reflecting a commitment to modernizing local governance practices.
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