San Francisco building code

08-27-2012, 02:11 AM	#1
Shanti Newbie   Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 19	San Francisco building code Do adjoining apartment buildings have to have a fire wall? I can't find that info anywhere. I ask because my apt is not that we'll separated from the apt in the next building. I can even feel the wall move when someone hits or leans on it. Concerned about fire hazard as those neighbors are smokers.

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08-27-2012, 06:04 AM	#2
oh'mike Super Moderator   Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kane county,Illinois Posts: 16,283	San Francisco building code Buildings? or apartment units? A better description is needed. Call the code enforcement office f the info is not available on line. __________________ New members: Adding your location to your profile helps in many ways.--M--

08-27-2012, 10:08 AM	#3
Shanti Newbie   Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 19	San Francisco building code Quote: Originally Posted by oh'mike Buildings? or apartment units? A better description is needed. Call the code enforcement office f the info is not available on line. Buildings. But my apt and the adjoining building's apt share walls. They seem too thin to offer any sound and fire protection. Two separate landlords involved. Both are keeping secret the contents of the walls.

08-27-2012, 02:48 PM	#4
GBrackins Member     Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fairhaven, Massachusetts Posts: 2,213	San Francisco building code here is a link to the San Francisco building code amendments to the California Building Code, as well as the CBC http://www.sfdbi.org/index.aspx?page=61 call the building department and ask any questions you have of them .... they are the experts in this matter __________________ Gary "You get what you pay for, and sometimes free costs more!"

08-27-2012, 02:53 PM	#5
Shanti Newbie   Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 19	San Francisco building code Thanks for the link!