Skip to content

Earlier editions: 2022

Chapter 36 — CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE (CRC)›Part D — APPLICATION OF ASCE 41-06 TO EVALUATION AND RETROFIT DESIGN

San Francisco Building Inspection Commission Codes § 1.4 Seismic Evaluation Process

San Francisco Building Inspection Commission Codes · 2026-08 edition · updated 2026-09-23 · San Francisco

Cite as: San Francisco Building Inspection Commission Codes § 1.4 · Text as of 2026-09-23

With reference to Figure C1-1, Tier 3 Systematic evaluation is required for certain buildings, subject to Bulletin modifications to Section 3.3. Where Tier 3 Systematic evaluation is not required, Tier 1 Screening is required for all evaluations, and Tier 2 Deficiency-Based Evaluation is optional.

1.4.1 Selection of Performance Objective

Omit. The evaluation objective is given in SFEBC Section 329.2.

Exceptions & meaning →

1.4.2 Level of Seismicity

The level of seismicity shall be taken as High for all schools subject to SFEBC Section 329.

Exceptions & meaning →

1.4.4 Evaluation Procedures

Tier 1 Screening is required. Tier 2 Deficiency-Based Evaluation is optional. Tier 3 Systematic evaluation is not required.

Exceptions & meaning →

1.4.5 Evaluation Report

Omit. The template report required by ASCE 41 is not to be used in this case. Evaluation reports should use the attached Template Evaluation Report.

Exceptions & meaning →

Get a plain-English answer with a citation back to this text.

Ask AI about this code
▸Contents — San Francisco Building Inspection Commission Codes

GoCodebook provides public access, search, citation, multilingual explanation, and practical interpretation of legally adopted building regulations. It is not a substitute for the official ICC or California code publications.