Section 101A — TITLE, SCOPE AND GENERAL

101A.7 Order of Precedence.

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

101A.7 Order of Precedence.

101A.7.1 Specific provisions. Where a specific provision varies from a general provision, the specific provision shall apply.

101A.7.2 Conflicts. When the requirements of this code conflict with the requirements of any other part of the California Building Standards Code, Title 24, any provision contained elsewhere in the San Francisco Municipal Code, or any regulation or requirement adopted by the Public Utilities Commission or other City agency under its Charter authority, the most restrictive requirement shall prevail.

101A.7.3 Fire codes. Nothing in these building standards shall diminish the requirements of the state fire marshal.

Sections 101A.8 – 101A.19 are reserved.

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