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Section 327 — WORK PRACTICES FOR LEAD-BASED PAINT ON PRE-1979 BUILDINGS AND

327.11 Remedies and Enforcement by City Officials.

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

327.11.1 No obligation by City. In undertaking the enforcement of this section, the City and County of San Francisco is assuming an undertaking only to promote the general welfare. It is not assuming, nor is it imposing on its officers and employees, an obligation for breach of which it is liable in money damages to any person who claims that such breach proximately caused injury.

327.11.2 Discretionary duty. Subject to the limitations of due process, notwithstanding any other provision of this section, whenever the words “shall” or “must” are used in establishing a responsibility or duty of the City, its elected or appointed officers, employees or agents, it is the legislative intent that such words establish a discretionary responsibility or duty requiring the exercise of judgment and discretion.

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