Section 1204 — LIGHTING

1204.1 Add an exception after the first paragraph:

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

1204.1 Add an exception after the first paragraph:

Exception: Habitable rooms (excluding kitchens, home offices and media rooms) within a dwelling unit or congregate residence shall be provided with natural light by means of exterior glazed openings in accordance with Section 1204.2.

1204.2.2 Add the following paragraphs after the Exceptions:

The depth of all structural projections, including balconies, decks, porches, rooms or roofs, shall not exceed 9 feet (2.134 m) when extending over exterior wall openings that provide required natural light or natural ventilation for spaces intended for human occupancy.

The height of a balcony, deck or porch shall not be less than 7 feet (2.134 m) measured from the floor to the lowest projection above.

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