Code Advisory Committee
Mission Statement
To preserve and promote the Health, Safety, and Welfare of the public through the regulation of the built environment with codes and standards that are clear, concise, consistent and enforceable, recognizing the unique characteristics of San Francisco, and striking a balance between scientific knowledge and real-world conditions.
The Code Advisory Committee
The Code Advisory Committee (CAC) consists of 17 members who are qualified by training and experience to deliberate and make recommendations on matters pertaining to the development and improvement of the content of the San Francisco Building Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code, Plumbing Code, Green Building Code and Housing Code as well as related rules and regulations or proposed ordinances that the Director of the Building Inspection Department determines may have an impact on construction permits. Specific recommendations of this Committee are directed to the Building Inspection Commission for their further action.
The CAC is composed of 17 members appointed by the Building Inspection Commission.
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Name |
Seat |
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Stephen Harris, S.E. – Chair |
Small Projects Civil Engineer |
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J. Edgar Fennie Jr., AIA – Vice Chair |
Major Projects Architect |
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Tony Sanchez-Corea, III |
General Business Community |
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Arnie Lerner, FAIA, CASp |
Disability Access Advocate |
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Henry Karnilowicz |
Commercial Property Owner/Manager |
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Vacant
Rene Vignos, S.E. Major |
Mechanical Engineer/Contractor
Project Structural Engineer |
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Jim Reed |
Electrical Engineer/Contractor |
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Brian Salyers |
Fire Protection Engineer |
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Don Libbey
Vacant |
Major Projects Contractor
A Person Qualified in the Area of Historical Preservation |
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Marc Cunningham |
Member-at-Large |
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Brian Caruso |
Member-at-Large |
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Jonathan Rodriquez |
Member-at-Large |
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Gina Centoni |
Remodel Contractor |
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Ira Dorter |
Residential Projects Contractor |
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Zachary Nathan, AIA,CASp |
Small Projects Architect |
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Dan DeCossio, Fire Marshall |
Ex-Officio Member |
All Seats Expire August 10, 2025
(Terms are for three years)
How to Contact the CAC
Thomas Fessler, Secretary to the Code Advisory Committee may be reached at:
Technical Services Division
Department of Building Inspection
49 South Van Ness Avenue, 5th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
(628) 652-3721, FAX (628) 652-3738
Meetings
The CAC meets regularly on the second Wednesday of each month. Each member of the full Committee also serves on a subcommittee.
Disability Accommodations
To request assistive listening devices, sign language interpreters, readers, large print agendas, or other accommodations, please contact Thomas Fessler 628-652-3721or Thomas.Fessler@sfgov.org at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing.
Language Access
For questions about the Language Access Ordinance, please contact OCEIA at (415) 581-2360 and ask for the Executive Director or Language Access Compliance Officer. Language Assistance: To request an interpreter for a specific item during the meeting, please contact Thomas Fessler 628-652-3721 or Thomas.Fessler@sfgov.org at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing.
Agendas
The Agenda is published 72 hours before a regularly scheduled meeting. Agendas are posted at the Main Library in the Government Documents Section. The agendas are also available by contacting Thomas Fessler, Secretary at 628-652-3721 and on the Department's website at www.sfdbi.org/agendas-minutes.
Minutes
Minutes are posted on the Department's website www.sfdbi.org/agendas-minutes as they become available after the meeting date and/or recordings are available for a small duplication fee.