Ordinance amending the Building Code to require that 1) the façades of certain buildings having five or more stories be inspected periodically by a licensed architect or engineer; 2) inspection reports be submitted to the owner and the Department of Building Inspection according to an inspection and reporting schedule; 3) maintenance of the façades be conducted in accordance with an Administrative Bulletin that is based on a national standard; 4) establishing a fee to compensate the Department for review and related evaluation processing; 5) making findings, including environmental findings, and findings under the California Health and Safety Code; and 6) directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage.

Committee

Clerk of the Board

Introduced

March 1, 2016

Passed

May 6, 2016

Enacted

May 6, 2016

Enactment no.

067-16