New Ban on Permanently Installed Wooden Utility Ladders
Wooden fixed utility ladders are now illegal in San Francisco. These ladders were commonly added to buildings constructed in the City during the 1930’s and earlier. They were never part of a building’s fire escape system; but they often were installed as a ‘convenience’ to building owners who wanted roof access without bringing a portable ladder to the site.
These ladders are now prohibited on residential buildings and must be removed with a proper building permit (click here for ordinance text).
Ordinance Amending the SF Housing Code [SFGov.org]
