About excavation permits
Summary
This section of EveryBlock publishes every active utility excavation permit issued by the San Francisco Department of Public Works (DPW).
Where we get the data
EveryBlock receives the data from the Bureau of Street Use and Mapping of the San Francisco Department of Public Works. This information can also be viewed at the DPW's Active Permits in the Public Right of Way lookup tool.
How often we get the data
The data is delivered to EveryBlock periodically -- we do not have a set schedule at this time. In order to be certain you're looking at the most current permit data, see the DPW's Active Permits in the Public Right of Way lookup tool.
About excavation permits in general
Note that one permit number can cover work at multiple locations. In these instances, we show all of the locations under one permit number.
See the DPW Web site for information on utility permits, including answers to frequently asked questions about digging in the street. See also rules & regulations relating to excavations and information on the city's Pavement Management Program. Utility excavators can apply for permits using the Utility Excavation Permitting System.
Other source material
See also the San Francisco DPW Web site, especially the Bureau of Street Use & Mapping and Street & Sidewalk Permits information pages.