89.121 Work Exempt from Permits.

San Francisco Building Inspection Commission Codes · 2022 edition · ingested 2026-07-08 · San Francisco

89.121 Work Exempt from Permits. Electrical permits and fees shall not be required for the following:

(A) Repair or replacement of Broken or Damaged luminaires where:

(1) the luminaire(s) are not installed to provide emergency illumination required by San Francisco Building Code, and

(2) no change in existing wiring is involved, and

(3) the luminaires weigh 22.68 Kg (50 pounds) or less.

(B) Repair or replacement of a domestic appliance where no change in existing wiring is involved.

(C) Replacement of fuses, controls, motors of less than 2 horsepower, and switches and receptacles of not more than 20 amperes rating, where no change in existing wiring is involved.

(D) Replacement of circuit breakers, externally operated switches and fuse holders of the same type and rating as the defective unit or component, if not rated in excess of 100 amperes. Exception: Replacement of main service disconnecting means are subject to permit and inspection regardless of rating.

(E) Wiring for temporary theater stages and platforms, motion picture and television studio sets supplied from approved electrical outlets installed for the purpose.

(F) Replacement of component parts for electric signs or gas-tube lighting systems of the same size and rating.

(G) Installation of data/communications cable and/or outlets in R-3 occupancies and within individual residential units (3000 Square Feet or Less), provided they do not monitor or control electrical utilization equipment and/or life safety functions.

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