Section 504F — FACADE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES

504F.4 Elements Exempt from Inspections.

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

504F.4 Elements Exempt from Inspections. Inspection is not required for the following conditions:

  1. Walls within 36 inches of parallel, facing walls on the same or adjoining properties unless the space between the walls is accessible by means of a door;

  2. Walls and appurtenances within exterior courts and yards enclosed by walls on all sides and where the bottom of the court is on grade, unless there is direct access to the court by means of a door;

  3. Elements, as approved by the Director, that do not contribute to a safety hazard or that do not require regular maintenance.

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