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People, design-wise, are very conservative in San Francisco. The bigger reason is that nearly every project has to go through discretionary review which means that projects need to go through community meetings and a design review process. Developers often promote designs that they think will be palatable to the widest number of people so the project doesn't get held up in the review process, which often results in the "dull" buildings you mention. In New York City (for example) you can often get your planning permission over the counter- meaning city staff can sign off on the project without triggering the design review process, as long as you have complied with the applicable planning and zoning regulations. Even high rises can be approved in this manner.

The Fire System Design review can be at different stages of detail design and the review letter should include as a minimum; whether the submitted design meets the applicable SAES and NFPA standards or not.If there are design deficiencies or deviations regarding non-compliance of applicable standards, then this will be clearly stated by the certifying engineer in the letter with referenced clauses from the Standards. The comments and any recommendations during the design review stage will be discussed and clarified (if required) in a meeting before incorporating them.After resolving and incorporation all comments, the package will be submitted as 100% package for approval. Generally, fire system design has two type which is based on requirements.Conventional Fire Alarm System:This is the very traditional system which has in common choice like residential clients and shop or complex. It’s very suitable to cover limited space like residential areas, restaurants or cafe and shops. Conventional fire alarm systems are very simple, affordable, highly reliable & cost effective.Addressable Fire Alarm System:This fire alarm system is more complex compared to Conventional Fire Alarm System. It is useful for long space areas or you can say for industrial purpose.However there are many companies in all over the world but UAE has a long list of fire system design. It's obvious because UAE is the biggest oil storage. So to prevent from the fire they have high requirements of fire system design and fire contractor.

Rachel Preston Prinz and Chaitanya Bharech are right that it would be best to have the plans looked over by a structural engineer.You can go to the city to get your plan reviewed, but they may end up sending you to a structural engineer anyway if you need to make changes.Building Plan ReviewTelephone: (415) 558-6133Fax: (415) 558-6041Building Plan Review is responsible for the review and approval of building and other permits that require architectural and structural consideration, and to implement on-going seismic engineering and structural safety initiatives. This Division provides coordination of projects requiring Structural Design Review. Projects include those reviewed over-the-counter and those submitted for plan review.Energy / Mechanical Plan ReviewTelephone: (415) 558-6133Fax: (415) 558-6041Energy / Mechanical Plan Review (EMPR) provides high quality plan review of proposed construction work to verify conformance with Title 24 Energy Efficiency Standards and the San Francisco Mechanical Code, as well as the heating, ventilation, smoke control, life safety, and related construction requirements of the San Francisco Building Code in a timely, consistent, transparent, professional, and courteous manner to all our clients. Projects include construction of new buildings, as well as alterations, additions, and repairs to existing buildings. Staff conducts reviews of over-the-counter projects at the counter as the customer waits, conduct reviews of submitted projects in-house and conduct reviews of submitted residential projects or simple commercial projects by appointment with the design professionals. The group supervisor and other senior staff conduct pre-application review meetings to provide code interpretations and resolve major code issues prior to the submittal of plans and permit applications.Plan Review ServicesYou will also need a building permit to build. In the city of San Francisco you can go to the Department of Building Inspection.Expanded Over-The-Counter ServicesExpanded (OTC) Over the Counter Plan Check Services for Qualified ProjectsAs part of DBI’s Permit Process streamlining efforts, an expanded Over the Counter (OTC) review process is available daily from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm with the last customer accepted at 4:00 pm. Please visit the full DBI Hours of Operation Schedule.After check-in at the 1st Floor Information Counter, permit applicants seeking building permits for projects that can be reviewed by each review group within a one hour (1) time period will be given a routing ticket and are directed to plan review staff on the 5th floor.• For permits with plans, the applicant will sign-in with Initial Plan Review (IPR) for screening, routing and data input.• For permits without plans, the applicant will sign-in with Plan Review Services (PRS) for review and approval.• After approval by the required agencies, the applicant will sign-in for payment and permit issuance.Expanded Over-The-Counter Services