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Section 1502 — ROOF DRAINAGE

1502.1 Add a second paragraph as follows:

San Francisco Building Inspection Commission Codes · 2022 edition · updated 2026-08-28 · San Francisco

All storm- or casual water from roof areas which total more than 200 square feet (18.58 m [2] ) shall drain or be conveyed directly to the building drain or storm drain or to an approved alternate location based on approved geotechnical and engineering design. Such drainage shall not be directed to flow onto adjacent property or over public sidewalks. Building projections not exceeding 12 inches (305 mm) in width are exempt from drainage r eq uirements without area limitations.

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