Administrative Bulletins - 2025
The Bureau of Fire Prevention has revised its Administrative Bulletins in conjunction with the 2025 San Francisco Fire Code, which is effective as of January 1, 2026.
The 2025 Administrative Bulletins have been issued to replace the 2022 Administrative Bulletins, which are no longer in effect.
When the Fire Code Official determines that it is appropriate to revise one or more Administrative Bulletin, the Fire Department will post the revised bulletin on its website for 30 days, and will provide notice of the proposed revisions to parties who have registered to receive notice on the Department's website. The posting will include instructions for providing public comment on the proposed revised bulletin, and will also provide notice of a public hearing that will be conducted by the Fire Code Official or his or her designee to hear public comment. The Fire Commission will discuss and approve any proposed revised bulletin prior to issuance and posting on the website as a new bulletin. (2025 San Francisco Fie Code Section 104.1.2, Amended by Ord. No. XXX-XX, File No. XXXXXX, Approved December XX, 2025, effective January 1, 2026.)
All administrative Bulletins have been approved by the Fire Commission and are effective as of January 1, 2026.
1.01 Scope
2.01 Fire Alarm and Signaling Submittals
2.02 Submittal Requirements for Kitchen Hood and Duct Extinguishing Systems
2.03 Submittal Requirements for Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems
2.04 Fire Sprinkler Submittals
2.05 Fire/Smoke Damper Submittal Guidelines for New Buildings and Tenant Improvements
2.06 Submittal Requirements for Cellular Antenna Sites
2.07 Permit Application Checklist for Diesel Generators, Diesel Fire Pumps, and Fuel Tanks Serving Generators and Fire Pumps
2.08 Retroactive Sprinkler Installation for High-Rise Buildings Submittal; Umbrella Permit - ON HOLD
2.09 Underground Pipe Detail Plan and Design Criteria Submittal for Installation of Underground Piping for Fire Sprinkler Service
2.10 RESERVED
2.11 Submittal Guidelines for Emergency Evacuation Signs
2.12 Flame Effect Performance Application Requirements
2.13 Submittal Requirements for Temporary Tents and Membrane Structures
2.14 Submittal Guidelines and Requirements for Fire Permit Applications
2.15 RESERVED
2.16 Submittal Guidelines for Fire Department Access and Fire Flow Approval
2.17 Submittal Guidelines for Cannabis and Plant Cultivation Facilities
2.18 Submittal Guidelines for Cannabis and Plant Extraction Facilities
3.01 LED Annunciation Panels (High-Rise and Low-Rise Buildings)
3.02 Fire Alarm Annunciation
3.03 Fire Alarm Certification
3.04 ERRCS Certification
3.05 New and Replacement Fire Alarm Systems--High-Rise Evacuation/Relocation Policy
3.06 RESERVED
3.07 RESERVED
3.08 Sleeping Area Fire Alarm Requirements
4.01 RESERVED
4.02 RESERVED
4.03 Acceptance Testing of New High-Rise Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems
4.04 Color Coding of Existing Standpipes
4.05 Protection of Standpipe Inlets/Outlets
4.06 Design Criteria for Fire Department Connections and Standpipe Outlet Valves
4.07 RESERVED
4.08 RESERVED
4.09 Removal of Class II Standpipe Hose Cabinets in Sprinkler Retrofitted Buildings
4.10 Testing of Fixed Extinguishing Systems (Sprinkler & Standpipe Systems)
4.11 Sprinkler System Water Flow Alarms and Monitoring
4.12 Temporary Standpipes in Buildings Under Construction
4.13 Sprinkler & Standpipe Flow Rates and Required Pressures
4.14 RESERVED
4.15 Attachments and Anchors Acceptable for Hanging and Sway Bracing of Sprinkler Pipe
4.16 Sprinkler Systems in Existing Live/Work Occupancies
4.17 Pre-Action Sprinkler System Supplied by Wet Pipe Sprinkler Systems
4.18 Sprinkler and Standpipe Signs
4.19 Manual Wet Standpipe Sizing
4.20 Design of Fire Pump Suction Piping, Fire Pump Location, and Water Storage Tanks
4.21 Single, Double & Non-Interlock Pre-Action Systems
4.22 Design of Fire Pump Wiring Methods
4.23 Combination Fire Services
4.24 Fire Department Connections (FDC) Requirements
4.25 Sprinkler Protection for Car Stackers/Lift Systems
4.26 Labels for Sprinkler System Control Valves
4.27 Listed Flexible Sprinkler Hose Fittings
4.28 Fire Sprinkler System Coverage Requirements for Balconies and Terraces
4.29 Fire Sprinkler Protection Requirements for Parking Spaces Associated with Electric Vehicles (EV) Charging Stations
5.01 RESERVED
5.02 RESERVED
5.03 RESERVED
5.04 RESERVED
5.05 Signage for Buildings with Wood or Lightweight Steel Truss or Composite Wood Joist (TJI) Floor/Roof Construction
5.06 Requirements for SFFD Approval of Temporary Permits of Occupancy for New or Change of Use High-Rise Buildings
5.07 Air Replenishment Systems
5.08 Fire Service Access Elevators (FSAE) and Occupant Evacuation Elevators (OEE)
5.09 Lockbox Program – Guideline for New Exterior and Replacement Lockboxes
5.10 Safety Requirements for Regulated Activities at Outdoor Food & Street Fairs - ON HOLD
5.11 Submittal Guidelines for On-Demand Mobile Fueling
5.12 Energy Storage Systems in R-3 Occupancies - ON HOLD
5.13 RESERVED
5.14 Removal of Fire-Smoke Dampers from HVAC Penetrations of Fire-Resistance Rated Corridors
5.15 Use of Passive Method for Required Smoke Control Systems (UNDER REVISION)