Proposed Fire Department Administrative Bulletins - 2019
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 new and revised Administrative Bulletins on its website for 30 days for public comment, and provide notice of the Administrative 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 Administrative Bulletin at a noticed meeting. An Administrative 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 on January 28, 2020.
POSTED: December 13, 2019
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Number |
AB # |
Administrative Bulletin Title |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
1.01 |
Scope |
|
2 |
2.01 |
Fire Alarm and Signaling Systems 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 New Buildings and 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 |
2.11 |
Submittal Guidelines for Emergency Evacuation Signs |
|
12 |
2.12 |
Flame Effect Performance Application Requirements |
|
13 |
2.13 |
Submittal Requirements for Temporary Tents and Membrane Structures |
|
14 |
2.14 |
Guidelines and Requirements for Fire Permit Applications |
|
15 |
2.16 |
Guidelines for Fire Department Access and Fire Flow Approval |
|
16 |
2.17 |
Submittal Guidelines for Cannabis and Plant Cultivation Facilities |
|
17 |
2.18 |
Submittal Guidelines for Cannabis and Plant Extraction Facilities |
|
18 |
3.01 |
LED Annunciation Panels (High-Rise and Low-Rise Buildings) |
|
19 |
3.02 |
Fire Alarm Annunciation |
|
20 |
3.03 |
Fire Alarm Certification |
|
21 |
3.05 |
New and Replacement Fire Alarm Systems- High-Rise Evacuation/Relocation Policy |
|
22 |
3.08 |
Sleeping Area Fire Alarm Requirements |
|
23 |
4.03 |
Acceptance Testing of New High-Rise Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems |
|
24 |
4.04 |
Color Coding of Existing Standpipes |
|
25 |
4.05 |
Protection of Standpipe Inlets |
|
26 |
4.06 |
Design Criteria for Fire Department Connections and Standpipe Outlet Valves |
|
27 |
4.09 |
Removal of Class II Standpipe Hose Cabinets in Sprinkler Retrofitted Buildings |
|
28 |
4.10 |
Testing of Fixed Extinguishing Systems (Sprinkler & Standpipe Systems) |
|
29 |
4.11 |
Sprinkler System Water Flow Alarms and Monitoring |
|
30 |
4.12 |
Temporary Standpipes in Buildings Under Construction |
|
31 |
4.13 |
Sprinkler & Standpipe Flow Rate and Required Pressures |
|
32 |
4.15 |
Attachments and Anchors Acceptible for Hanging and Sway Bracing for Sprinkler Pipe |
|
33 |
4.16 |
Sprinkler Systems in Existing Live/Work Occupancies |
|
34 |
4.17 |
Pre-Action Sprinkler System Supplied by Wet Pipe Sprinkler Systems |
|
35 |
4.18 |
Sprinkler and Standpipe Signs |
|
36 |
4.19 |
Manual Wet Standpipe Sizing |
|
37 |
4.20 |
Design of Fire Pump Suction Piping, Fire Pump Location and Water Storage Tanks |
|
38 |
4.21 |
Single, Double and Non-Interlock Pre-Action Systems |
|
39 |
4.22 |
Design of Fire Pump Wiring Methods |
|
40 |
4.23 |
Combination Fire Services (Updated & Re-Posted on 12/27/19) |
|
41 |
4.24 |
Fire Department Connections (FDC) Requirements |
|
42 |
4.25 |
Car Stacking/Lift Systems |
|
43 |
4.26 |
Labels for Sprinkler System Control Valves |
|
44 |
4.27 |
Listed Flexible Sprinkler Hose Fittings |
|
45 |
4.28 |
Fire Sprinkler System Coverage Requirements for Balconies and Terraces |
|
46 |
5.05 |
Signage of Buildings with Wood or Lightweight Steel Truss, or Composite Wood Joist (TJI) Floor/Roof Construction |
|
47 |
5.06 |
Requirements for SFFD Approval of Temporary Permits of Occupancy for New or Change of Use High-Rise Buildings |
|
48 |
5.07 |
Air Replenishment Systems |
|
49 |
5.08 |
Fire Service Access Elevators (FSAE) and Occupant Evacuation Elevators (OEE) |
|
50 |
5.09 |
Lockbox Program – Guideline for New Exterior and Replacement Lockboxes |
|
51 |
5.10 |
Safety Requirements for Regulated Activities at Outdoor Food & Street Fairs |
|
52 |
5.14 |
Removal of Fire-Smoke Dampers from HVAC Penetrations of Fire-Resistance Rated Corridors |
|
53 |
5.15 |
Use of Passive Method for Required Smoke Control Systems |
A list of all current SFFD Administrative Bulletins can be found at the following link: 2016 Administrative Bulletins
POSTED: December 13, 2019