Per Article 29 Section 2908 of the Police Code, no one is allowed to perform construction activities in the public right of way that exceed the ambient noise level by 5 dBA unless a Night Noise permit is previously approved by Public Works. (See Police Code for reference)
The State Highway Code (5611) and the local Public Works Code (
A mobile storage container permit is required to occupy any part of the street or sidewalk with a mobile storage container. Permits are issued directly to authorized companies and are not available to the general public. Article 15 Section 726 (PWC).
A street space permit grants permission to temporarily occupy a portion of a public roadway or sidewalk for building construction and other construction related work.
A Surface-Mounted Facility (SMF) Permit is required for construction or installation of a SMF in any Public Right-of-Ways that are under the jurisdiction of Public Work. A SMF means any Utility facility (physical element or structure) that is installed, attached or affixed in the Public Right-of-Ways on a site that is above the surface of the street (except a utility pole or associated appurtenances) and that requires the Permittee to excavate in order to install the facility in the Public Right-of-Ways. SMFs do not include bus shelters and associated kiosks.
Before applying for an Excavation Permit, you must register with the San Francisco Public Works. You must provide or have on record with the Department:
San Francisco Public Works
49 South Van Ness Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94103
City and County of San Francisco
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