Fire Code Technical Advisory Council
About the Fire Code Technical Advisory Council (TAC)
San Francisco Fire Code Section I I 03. 5. 4, requires certain existing high-rise residential buildings to install an automatic sprinkler system by January I, 2035. The purpose of the Council is to evaluate, further define, and advise the Board o{Supervisors, Mayor, and the Fire Department, on the criteria and types of evidence the Fire Marshal shall consider in determining whether to approve alternate methods and materials, waive specific individual requirements, and grant necessary extensions of time, as permitted in Section I I 03. 5. 4. The Board of Supervisors may adopt legislation to implement the recommendations of the Council as necessary.