Building occupancy classes

See all the building occupancy classes in the SF Building Code.

ASSEMBLY-THEATER

ASSEMBLY-FOOD & DRINK

ASSEMBLY-WORSHIP, RECREATION & AMUSEMENT

ASSEMBLY-INDOOR SPORTS

ASSEMBLY-OUTDOOR SPORTS

BUSINESS-OFFICE; FOOD AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS WITH OCCUPANT LOAD LESS THAN 50

ORGANIZED CAMP

EDUCATIONAL-SCHOOL, DAYCARE MORE THAN 6

FACTORY-MODERATE HAZARD

FACTORY-LOW HAZARD

HAZARD-DETONATION

HAZARD-DEFLAGRATION

HAZARD-COMBUSTION

HAZARD-HEALTH

HAZARD-SEMICONDUCTOR

INSTITUTIONAL-NON-AMBULATORY MORE THAN 6, SUPERVISED

INSTITUTIONAL-NON-AMBULATORY MORE THAN 6, CUSTODIAL

INSTITUTIONAL-AMBULATORY MORE THAN 5

INSTITUTIONAL-RESTRAINED

INSTITUTIONAL-DAYCARE MORE THAN 6

LABORATORY

MERCANTILE

RESIDENTIAL-TRANSIENT HOTELS & MOTELS

RESIDENTIAL- APARTMENTS & CONDOMINIUMS W/3 OR MORE UNITS, RESIDENTIAL HOTELS

RESIDENTIAL- 1 & 2 UNIT DWELLINGS,TOWNHOUSES LESS THAN 3 STORIES

RESIDENTIAL-LICENSED CARE FOR 6 OR LESS

RESIDENTIAL- AMBULATORY, ASSISTED MORE THAN 6

STORAGE- MODERATE HAZARD, COMBUSTIBLES

STORAGE- LOW HAZARD, NON-COMBUSTIBLES

UTILITY- MISCELLANEOUS; FENCES, SHEDS, RETAINING WALLS, ETC.

See the SF building code for more information.

Last updated March 27, 2023