Section 3202 — ENCROACHMENTS

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

3202.3.1 Replace this section as follows:

3202.3.1 Awnings, canopies, marquees and signs. Awnings, canopies, marquees and signs shall be constructed so as to support applicable loads as

← specified in Chapter 16. [ ] Canopies shall be allowed only over entrance doorways and only for Occupancy Groups A, B, F-1, M, S-1, S-2 and R. Canopies may be constructed as awnings and with the same limitations except that:

  1. The maximum width shall be 10 feet (3.048 m); and

  2. The maximum extension over public sidewalk may be to a point 2 feet (0.61 m) from the curb; and

  3. The outer column support shall be located in the outer one-third of the sidewalk.

3202.3.2 Replace this section as follows:

3202.3.2 Windows, balconies, architectural features and mechanical equipment. [ ← ]

A 3-foot (0.914 m) projection shall be permitted for bay and oriel windows when the clearance above grade is at least 10 feet (3.048 m) and the width of the sidewalk is greater than 9 feet (2.74 m). Where the sidewalk width is 9 feet (2.74 m) or less, the projection shall not exceed 2 feet (0.61 m).

For all other appendages, a 2-foot (0.61 m) projection is permitted when the clearance above grade is at least 10 feet (3.048 m). The projection may be increased 1 inch (25.4 mm) for each additional foot of clearance over 10 feet (3.048 m), to a maximum of 4 feet (1.219 m).

3202.3.4 Add the following after the first paragraph as follows:

A covered pedestrian walkway may be constructed over a street between buildings of only Types I-A and I-B construction. Permission from the Board of Supervisors and approval of the Department of Public Works and Planning Commission is required. The pedestrian walk-way shall comply with the following conditions:

  1. The pedestrian walkway shall be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system. The supporting structure shall be three-hour fire-resistive construction. Columns located within 8 feet (2.438 m) of the curb, or otherwise vulnerable to vehicle impact, shall either be designed for such impact or protected from the impact.

  2. The openings in the exterior walls of the buildings at the ends of the pedestrian walkway shall be protected by 1½ hour fire assemblies.

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