Per San Francisco Fire Code (Section 104.1.2), the Fire Code Official has determined that it is appropriate to revise the Administrative Bulletins listed in the table below.

The Fire Department shall post the proposed revised Bulletins on its website for 30 days for public comment, and provide notice of the Bulletins to parties who have registered to receive notice. 

Members of the public may submit written comment on any newly proposed or revised Administrative Bulletin.  Written comments are to be sent to the following:

San Francisco Fire Department
Office of the Fire Marshal
698 Second Street, Room 109
San Francisco, CA  94107

Or by email:  fire.adminbulletin@sfgov.org

The Department will be receiving written comments during the 30 day posting period.

After the 30 day posting period, the Fire Code Official shall conduct a public hearing on the proposed Bulletins.  The Department will consider all oral and written comments and prepare final versions of the proposed Administrative Bulletins.  The Fire Commission shall approve any proposed new or revised Bulletin at a noticed meeting.  A Bulletin shall not be effective until approved by the Fire Commission.  The Fire Code Official and the Fire Commission may amend the proposed Bulletins during the approval process without re-posting the Bulletins for 30 days.

The Department anticipates conducting the public hearing in the month of December.

POSTED: November 14, 2016

 

Number	AB #	Administrative Bulletin Title
1	1.01	Scope
2	2.01	Fire Alarm Submittals
3	2.02	Submittal Requirements for Kitchen Hood and Duct Extinguishing Systems
4	2.03	Submittal Requirements for Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems
5	2.04	Fire Sprinkler Submittals
6	2.05	Fire/Smoke Damper Submittal Guidelines for Tenant Improvements
7	2.06	Submittal Requirements for Cellular Antenna Sites
8	2.07	Permit Application Checklist for Diesel Generators, Diesel Fire Pumps, and Fuel Tanks Serving Generators and Fire Pumps
9	2.08	Retroactive Sprinkler Installation for High-Rise Buildings Submittal
10	2.09	Underground Pipe Detail Plan and Design Criteria Submittal for Installation of Underground Piping for Fire Sprinkler and Service
11	2.10	Checklist: Approval of Locks on Elevator Lobby Doors
12	2.11	Submittal Guidelines for Emergency Evacuation Signs
13	2.12	Flame Effect Performance Application Requirements
14	2.13	Submittal Requirements for Temporary Tents and Membrane Structures
15	2.14	Guidelines and Requirements for Fire Permit Applications
16	2.16	Guidelines for Fire Department Access and Fire Flow Approval
17	3.01	LED Annunciation Panels (High-Rise and Low-Rise Buildings)
18	3.02	Fire Alarm Annunciation
19	3.03	Fire Alarm Certification
20	3.05	New and Replacement Fire Alarm Systems- High-Rise Evacuation/Relocation Policy
21	4.03	Acceptance Testing of New High-Rise Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems
22	4.04	Color Coding of Existing Standpipes
23	4.05	Protection of Standpipe Inlets
24	4.06	Design Criteria for Fire Department Connections and Standpipe Outlet Valves
25	4.09	Removal of Class II Standpipe Hose Cabinets in Sprinkler Retrofitted Buildings
26	4.10	Testing of Fixed Extinguishing Systems (Sprinkler & Standpipe Systems)
27	4.11	Sprinkler System Water Flow Alarms and Monitoring
28	4.12	Temporary Standpipes in Buildings Under Construction
29	4.13	Sprinkler & Standpipe Flow Rate and Required Pressures
30	4.15	Use of Powder Driven Studs, Wedge & Screw Course Anchors for Hanging and Sway Bracing of Sprinkler Pipe
31	4.16	Sprinkler Systems in Existing Live/Work Occupancies
32	4.17	Pre-Action Sprinkler System Supplied by Wet Pipe Sprinkler Systems
33	4.18	Sprinkler and Standpipe Signs
34	4.19	Dry Standpipe Sizing
35	4.20	Design of Fire Pump Suction Piping and Fire Pump Location
36	4.21	Single and Double Interlock Pre-Action Systems
37	4.22	Design of Fire Pump Wiring Methods
38	4.23	Combination Fire Services
39	4.24	Fire Department Connections (FDC) Requirements
40	4.25	Car Stacking/Lift Systems
41	4.26	Labels for Sprinkler System Control Valves
42	4.27	Listed Flexible Sprinkler Hose Fittings
43	4.28	Fire Sprinkler System Coverage Requirements for Balconies and Terraces
44	5.05	Signage of Buildings with Wood or Lightweight Steel Truss, or Composite Wood Joist (TJI) or Roof Construction
45	5.06	Requirements for SFFD Approval of Temporary Permits of Occupancy for New/Change of Use High-Rise Buildings
46	5.07	Air Replenishment Systems
47	5.08	Fire Service Access Elevators
48	5.09	Lockbox Program – Guideline for New Exterior and Replacement Lockboxes
49	5.10	Safety Requirements for Regulated Activities at Outdoor Food & Street Fairs

 

A list of all current SFFD Administrative Bulletins can be found at the following link: Administrative Bulletins

 
POSTED: November 14, 2016