Order Defining the Fire Limits and Regulating the Construction of Buildings in the City and County of San Francisco, 1888 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Historic San Francisco Fire Limits and Building Regulations (1888)
This is a historical ordinance text that defines the city’s fire limits and lays out rules for how buildings must be erected, repaired, and used within those limits. It covers material standards, structural requirements, and safety measures intended to reduce fire risk in the late 19th century. The book compiles sections on brick and stone construction, mortars, cornices, walls, and the responsibilities of Fire Wardens, along with penalties and enforcement details.

Through these pages you’ll see how officials approached urban fire safety, including rules for bays and swell fronts, testing of oils and fuels, storage of gunpowder, and how fire equipment must move freely through streets. It also outlines how existing buildings could be altered or expanded, and the authority of the Fire Wardens to certify safe construction and methods.

What you’ll experience or learn
- The scope of the fire limits and the kinds of structures the rules apply to
- Specific construction requirements, such as brick quality, mortar mix, and how walls must extend above roofs
- How safety concerns shaped design details like cornices, bay windows, and party walls
- Enforcement mechanisms, penalties, and procedures for alterations or new construction

Ideal for readers of urban history, regulatory history, or anyone curious about how cities managed fire risk in the 1800s.

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