as an example, i'll give the state building code has 1/3 of a page devoted to when an architect is required. the san francisco building code amendments to the state code runs 4 pages on that one section. the san francisco planning code is now 3 fat looseleaf volumes and both of those codes, the building code and the planning code, are supplemented by published and unpublished interpretations, bulletins, policies of conditions and so on. the result of this is that -- something dha maybe was much more simple a generation ago has become so complex administratively that a need has been created for what you might call a mandarin class of interpreters just to help people figure out what they need to do and how to make it happen. so that's another function of architects. the third category uplifted is, i like to think the most important, and that an architect can help make your project better than it would have been if you didn't have an architect. among the things that an architect can do is to help the client define and clarify requirements and then look at many different options for how you can satisfy those requ

procedures and certification outlined in ab 046 are not being carried out as written in the san francisco building code regarding test samples are not been documented, nor is the requirement to have a structural observer submit a written statement to the building official regarding the frequency and extend up structural observations prior to the commencement of the observations, as required by section 1710 of the building code. also i found that the progress reports on special inspections are not being filed or submit it. and the only reports that i have found were final speed up the lack of timeliness of special inspection reports that feeds some of the monitoring activities that dbi intended to be done through ab 046. i found the 550 jersey street project approved with a permit issued in 2001 that expired with no work done had special inspections, special certification, and special testing requirements to be done. however, the renewal permits issued in 2011 failed to require these inspections. therefore, the project is moving forward without any special inspections of were specified by the engineer o

construction but in existing buildings in san francisco, we have about 200,000 buildings and many of tha those buildings date from a long time ago. you can make improvements and the code requirements will change as those improvements come along. i think with this, its simple device that you can easily install. it's really worth doing it. >> cheryl: now, when you were talking about furnaces and people can get into trouble with carbon monoxide, you have something called a boiler inspection program. tell us about that. >> that is by our plumbing inspectors, essentially they on a manual basis that a device like a boiler that produces heat possibly for hot water is functioning correctly. as eric mentioned, it's when that equipment breaks down that you increase the probability of carbon monoxide getting generated. >> cheryl: we talk about homeowners and building owners what about renters? >> renters would be well ato bes doing is very helpful. any tenant if the property owner isn't already acting to install the devices should bring it to that person's attention and call the building department we will bring it to them. >> cheryl: you got some clout there. and so it is helpi

section 17 of the building code it says you are exempt from getting a permit if you repair or replace glazing conformity with the code. i am a native. i have been developing in san francisco for 30 years. i understand glass and wood windows and the importance to the city. the wood window is still there. the glass was donated by benefactor and was put into another church. i am trying to get this for the ridiculous things solved. the corrective notice is impossible to solve, because i cannot bring back stuff that we do not own. how do we resolve this so that we are not wasting everyone's time? that is what i am trying to get resolved. >> we all know what a fixture in a church is, i understand that. what i would direct to director sweeney, are the windows still there? >> right now, what you see right now is boarded up windows. what i was there, the stained glass was not -- gone. it is not a window anymore. it is an opening. i am asking them to get a permit to document this. >> i could ask the same question. are you willing to get a permit and have an inspector take a look at this thing? obviously not. >> well, the risk -- >> you are talking about not wasting time, but you ar

you have the advantage, we in san francisco have not asked for that amendment. we just go with what the california building code says. >> the new california building code into into affect january 1, 2009. and it relies on fire sprinklers. can you think of any? >> existing building, if people try to implement it. they may have to sprinkler their buildings. you can built the building bigger or more area. or bring your separation a little closer together. there's a lot of advantages to the designer. and i think we may see some of these buildings putting them in they they don't have to get the advantages. particularly the ones downtown. you try to put the sprinklers in and they get to take advantage of the code. >> the new code doesn't consider the post earthquake. we have an unfortunate loss of water pressure after an earthquake. the local jurisdiction are a little bit concerned about over reliance on sprinklers instead of fixed assets because of lost water. >> my main fire protection engineer, he's concerned and wants to implement if you have a tank in your building, you have the water supply, sprinkler system. t

building code about how they have to be. >> the angle and width. i believe that's all covered in the handout. >> typically san francisco fire escapes and we will see, had angles of somewhere between 60 and 72-degree ladders. i can't from this angle tell what that is. the state has made it clean that 60 degrees is what they consider to be the maximum safe angle. most of the existing ones are steeper, up to 72 degrees. and these hand rails and they step down on to a landing and you walk around and go down. at the bottom, this is the way to get to the ground. this is great. this has something called a counter balance ladder. it means that as you walk down to the bottom of the fire escape, there's a ladder sticking out horizontally. it will go down because there's a weight. >> it doesn't go all at once. >> so counter balance ladders are what the code currently require. but as we walk around, you will see many of them don't have counter balance ladders, they have drop ladders and accordians and all that. this is an excellent type of ladder. you can see from the end of counter balance ladder, there's a chain. if you follow the chain up. it goes up to a p

the city and county of san francisco required as a condition for obtaining a building permit an inclusionary housing requirement of bmr units, under planning code section 315. also, winfield had to record a notice of special restriction on the property, which included the fact that these bmr units were a part of the property. the important part here is back winfield design did not receive any concessions from the city in order to obtain a permit, and we contend that winfield is therefore not required to provide these bmr units, and being required to have a conditional use permit requiring the bmr units, that this violated costa-hawkins. at the time, my clients were not aware of that. recently, the polymer case came down, which is cited in both the braves, and a polymer case pointed out that under costa- hawkins, the owner of the residential property may establish the initial rent and all subsequent rents if they qualified under the costa- hawkins act, and my client so qualifies. in discovering that my client qualifies under that act, and after enduring what we considered to be well in- intentioned -- well-intentioned but overreaching enforcemen

san francisco standards, following an examination of the planning code and consideration by the hpc. the department strongly supports this proposal, and it makes a lot of sense. finally, limiting to portions of the building visible from the public right of way. phillies have portions visible from the street and other portions that are not visible. property owners should have more flexibility for and less administrative review of the parts of their homes that are not visible from the public right of way or public space. there are ady

san francisco are ordering occupy protestors there to remove tents on the sidewalk along market street. the city issued the order yesterday saying the tents in front of the federal reserve building are in violation of city code. mayor ed lee says the tents need to be taken down immediately but he will not say whether police will step in if the tents remain. mayor lee calls it unsustainable. >> in the long-term you can't sustain a living quarters overnight for any length of time without seeing everything from flees to dog diseases to freeze sees. >> reporter: some businesses say they are worried about the protests will effect the on coming holiday shopping season. we will have continuing coverage of the occupy protests throughout the morning. you can find more information on our website ktvu.com. >>> in overnight news oakland police are investigating a shooting. police found the victim lying on san pablo avenue near 34th treat at 12:30 this morning. police tell us the victim had been shot at least once. they don't believe he was shot near 34th and san pablo because they could not find any shell casings. the man was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive. >>> oakland firefighters spent the night putt

san francisco are ordering occupy protestors to remove tents on the sidewalk along market street. city issued the order yesterday saying the tents in front of the federal reserve building are in violation of city code. mayor ed lee says the tents need to be taken down immediately but he has not said whether police will step in if the tents remain. as for the main camp at justin herman plaza the mayor calls it unsustainable. complete -- it has been called a nuisance. >> as the encampment continues some merchants say they are worried how the protest will effect the upcoming holiday shopping season. >>> occupy oakland is planning to set up a new camp. police took down the tents as you know on monday. but organizers say tomorrow they plan to take over an empty lot at 19th and telegraph right near the fox theater. they are also planning a mass day of action which includes a rally and a march. coming up at 5:30 we will have reaction from the city in a live report. >>> our time is 5:04 as we mentioned a memorial is growing outside of vallejo police quarters after a shooting of a police officer. 45-year-old james capoot was a former marine. he had been with the police department the last 19 years. he was m

san francisco now ordering occupy protestors to remove the tents on the sidewalk in front of the federal reserve building. the city handed down that building yesterday. they say those tents are in violation of city codeanning a reoccupation. kraig debro joins us from frank plaza as to how they plan to take over a new location this weekend. >> reporter: it was only monday that the cops came in and took down the tents here. i want to show you something here. see off in the distance hereby. i was told by a worker out here that they have reseeded the grassy area and the grass is starting to come back. police are keeping people away. at least from camping here. but they could be busy protecting another site before the weekend is done. at a general assembly yesterday occupy oakland called for members to occupy this site. it's at 19th and telegraph. the occupation is to take place during the mass day of ashton called for tomorrow. occupy oakland lists a number of reasons for liking this site. the park is only three blocks from the plaza and 14th and broadway. occupy oakland also says it likes the site because the neighborhood has a lot of foot traffic. a lot of opportunities to interact with people. oakland

san francisco sidewalk are now being told to leave. the city issued an order yesterday saying the tents on the sidewalk along market street near the federal reserve building are in violation of city code. mayor ed lee says the tents need to be taken down immediately. he will not say whether police officers will step in, if the tents remain. >>> occupy oakland is planning to set. a new camp. police took down the tents on monday. mayor quan's office released a statement saying police have a strategy in place to prevent the establishment of a new camp. >>> we have continuing coverage of the occupy protests. coming up at 7:30, ktvu's kraig debro will have more on what else occupy organizers are calling on pro testers to do this weekend. >>> an 18-year-old woman was killed just hours ago in an overnight crash on highway 24. the chp says she was involved in a accident just east of pleasant hill road, about 3:30 this morning. police say when the woman got out of her car, she was hit and killed by another car. the chp says that driver did stop there at the scene, and so far investigators say it does not appear drugs or alcohol were involved in the crash. >>> two sisters who say they were fire