Adaptive reuse.
Confident compliance.
From screening to approval, we help building owners navigate San Francisco NDC requirements with clarity, speed, and certainty.
Ordinance effective
June 9, 2027
Applies to
Pre-modern NDC plus RWFD
Screening basis
Screen + Plan + Act
Why NDC compliance matters for owners.
The June 2027 deadline is approaching. Early action protects value, reduces risk, and keeps projects moving.
Ordinance deadline
Compliance date for screening and next-step decisions.
Within 50 years
Probability cited in regional seismic planning.
Building types
Structures most at risk under the ordinance.
Owner priority
Life safety, continuity, and asset protection.
Notice to decision.
A clear path forward.
A predictable process from first notice to final decision, designed to keep your project on track.
Owner receives notice
Official notice from DBI or city records.
Basic building info
Age, use, structure, and history.
Excluded by initial questions?
Simple criteria may exempt your building.
Hire CA licensed engineer
Begin evaluation and screening.
Structural check
Engineering screening for NDC and RWFD risks.
Outcome and plan
Receive decision and next steps.
How your building is screened.
A structured decision tree helps determine requirements fast.
Two critical risks owners must address.
Non-ductile concrete columns
Pre-1970 concrete columns may lack lateral reinforcement and ductility, creating collapse risk.
RWFD wall-to-roof connections
Weak connections can lead to wall failure and out-of-plane collapse during seismic events.
From notice to approval.
We guide every step.
Our multidisciplinary team streamlines compliance so you can move forward with confidence.
Understand your building
Review notice and building data to confirm requirements.
Evaluate and screen
Engineering analysis identifies risks and potential exemptions.
Design solutions
Targeted upgrades or connection improvements as needed.
Document and submit
Clear reports and submittals to support approval.
Clarity. Certainty.
Continuity.
We deliver more than compliance. We protect your asset and your plan.
Reduced risk
Mitigate seismic risk and potential liability.
Time and cost savings
Efficient process that keeps projects on schedule.
Preserved value
Protect building value and long-term marketability.
Single trusted partner
End-to-end support from screening to final approval.
Answers to common owner questions.
Does the San Francisco ordinance apply to every concrete building? +
What is a non-ductile concrete building? +
What should owners do before the June 2027 deadline? +
How does adaptive reuse change the retrofit conversation? +
What happens if screening is missed? +
Can Miyamoto support both screening and retrofit strategy? +
Not sure where your building stands?
Talk to an engineer for a no-obligation review.
Start the conversation.
We will route the next step.
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+1 833 270 1688
info@miyamoto.com
San Francisco, CA
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