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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Title 12 — BUILDING REGulATIONS

San Rafael Municipal Code Ch. 12.103 Department of Building and Safety

San Rafael Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Rafael

Cite as: San Rafael Municipal Code Chapter 12.103 · Text as of 2026-10-04

12.103.010 - Creation of enforcement agency.

The building division is hereby created and established within the community development department which shall be under the direction, control, and supervision of the chief building official.

(Ord. No. 1974, div. 1, 11-18-2019)

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12.103.020 - Appointment.

The building official shall be appointed by the city council upon recommendation of the city manager and shall serve at the pleasure of the council in the unclassified service of the city. The building official has such powers and shall perform such duties as are conferred upon him by the provisions of the California Code or as may be assigned by the city council.

(Ord. No. 1974, div. 1, 11-18-2019)

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12.103.030 - Deputies and staff.

In accordance with the prescribed procedures of this jurisdiction and with the concurrence of the appointing authority, the building official shall have the authority to appoint a deputy building official, the related technical officers, inspectors, plan examiners and other employees. Such employees shall have powers as delegated by the building official.

(Ord. No. 1974, div. 1, 11-18-2019)

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