REDACTED PUBLIC EXAMPLE 1
Notice of Violation
Look for the complaint information, violation description, required action, and inspector contact section.
View the full example (PDF)Source: DBI public packet, January 15, 2025, page 20.
RECOGNIZE YOUR NOTICE
San Francisco DBI
Notice of Violation examples.
These redacted public examples show the structure of actual DBI Notices of Violation and the details we review with property owners.
Authentic forms from a public San Francisco DBI packet. Identifying details have been removed. These are educational examples, not Fix City Violations client projects or proof of city endorsement. Historical form wording and fees may differ from your current notice.
REDACTED PUBLIC EXAMPLE 2
Another NOV example
Look for the complaint information, violation description, required action, and inspector contact section.
View the full example (PDF)Source: DBI public packet, January 15, 2025, page 28.
View the original official DBI meeting packet (PDF). Redacted copies are provided for identification and education.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
Four parts that
guide the next step.
Read the complete notice, including attachments. The details on your own notice control.
01 · Property and complaint details
Check the property information and complaint number so the right case and location are being reviewed.
02 · Cited conditions
Read the inspector’s description of the issues. This is the starting point for understanding the corrective scope.
03 · Required action and dates
Look for instructions about permits, corrections, and response dates. These may appear in more than one section.
04 · Inspector and follow-up
Identify the assigned division and contact information. Confirm what inspection or documentation is needed next.
Reference: San Francisco Department of Building Inspection. Requirements vary by case.
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