5DCCS delivers, installs, and removes modular containment systems for San Francisco's most complex occupied-space projects, from UCSF medical campuses to SoMa office towers and Mission Bay life sciences facilities. Familiar with DBI and SFFD requirements. Veteran-owned.
San Francisco's construction environment is unlike any other in California. Dense urban buildings, strict historic preservation requirements, one of the most active AHJ environments in the state, and a concentration of high-acuity healthcare facilities make occupied-space construction here genuinely complex — and the cost of getting containment wrong is high.
The San Francisco Department of Building Inspection (DBI) handles commercial alteration permits, and the SFFD Fire Prevention Division oversees fire safety during construction. Review timelines and requirements vary by project scope and occupancy. In healthcare settings, UCSF and CPMC have their own internal ICRA committees that typically review containment plans before work begins in patient-care areas — timelines for that process vary by facility and project.
5DCCS knows this environment. We've built containment systems in occupied Class A towers in the Financial District, active hospital corridors at Mission Bay, and live laboratory environments in South San Francisco. We deliver the documentation, compliance knowledge, and professional execution that San Francisco projects demand.
San Francisco's major healthcare systems — UCSF Medical Center, CPMC, Zuckerberg SF General — require ICRA Class IV/V containment reviewed by internal infection control committees before work begins.
San Francisco's most active commercial renovation corridors — SoMa tech offices, Financial District Class A towers, and Mission Bay life sciences campuses — all require professional containment for occupied-space work.
We're familiar with DBI's commercial alteration permit process, SFFD's fire barrier and egress considerations during construction, and how to document our installations in ways that support your AHJ submissions.
From full-service turnkey rentals to self-service options and direct sales, 5DCCS provides the right containment solution for the scope, timeline, and complexity of your SF project.
Our trained crew handles everything — site assessment, custom containment planning, delivery, installation, ongoing support, and removal. Ideal for complex SF projects where your team needs to stay focused on the build.
Rent the system and have your own crew install it. We deliver to your San Francisco job site; you manage setup on your schedule. Ideal for GCs with experienced installation crews.
Purchase your own system for repeat projects across San Francisco and the Bay Area. Long-term cost savings for GCs and facility managers running continuous renovation programs.
Not sure which solution fits your SF project? Our experts assess your site, review DBI and SFFD requirements, and recommend the right containment approach for your scope and budget.
From UCSF's Parnassus and Mission Bay campuses to SoMa's tech towers and the Financial District's Class A office market, 5DCCS serves the sectors that define San Francisco's construction landscape.
ICRA-compliant containment for UCSF Medical Center, CPMC, Zuckerberg SF General, and St. Mary's Medical Center. We work with internal infection control teams to meet each facility's specific protocols.
Mission Bay and South San Francisco's biotech corridor requires negative-pressure HEPA containment for lab renovations, cleanroom expansions, and infrastructure upgrades in active research environments.
SoMa's dense concentration of tech offices and co-working spaces runs continuous tenant improvements. Fast-install modular walls keep employees productive while construction proceeds around them.
Financial District high-rises and Class A commercial buildings require professional, aesthetically finished containment that maintains the building's image while protecting tenants from construction disruption.
Union Square, Fisherman's Wharf, and SoMa hotels undergoing renovation need containment that protects guests, maintains brand standards, and is installed with awareness of fire safety requirements during active operations.
Union Square retail renovations and mixed-use development projects in the Mission and Castro require clean, professional containment that keeps storefronts and common areas operational.
San Francisco has one of the more layered AHJ environments in California. The DBI handles commercial alteration permits, and the SFFD Fire Prevention Division oversees fire safety during construction — including temporary fire barriers, egress maintenance, and occupancy clearance. Review timelines and specific requirements vary considerably by project scope, so early coordination with your permit consultant is worth the effort.
5DCCS is familiar with these requirements and factors them into how we plan and document every installation. We provide the kind of detail that helps support your DBI submissions and SFFD coordination — and we stay current on SF Building Code provisions that affect occupied-space construction.
For healthcare projects, we work directly with UCSF and CPMC infection control teams to ensure our ICRA plans meet their internal review standards before installation begins.
Commercial alteration permits in SF typically involve plan check review by DBI, SFFD, and DPW. Timelines vary by project scope — some qualifying minor alterations may be eligible for over-the-counter review. 5DCCS documents installations in ways that can support your submissions.
The SFFD oversees fire safety during construction, which can include requirements around temporary barriers, egress maintenance, and fire-rated separation depending on the building's occupancy and scope of work. We document our installations with fire-rating information that can support your coordination with inspectors.
The San Francisco Building Code adopts the CBC with local amendments. Section 3303 governs protection of adjacent occupied spaces during construction, including dust control, noise mitigation, and temporary barrier requirements.
UCSF and CPMC require ICRA plans reviewed and approved by their internal infection control committees before any construction begins in patient-care areas. 5DCCS prepares ICRA documentation and coordinates with facility teams for pre-approval.
We review your floor plan, scope, timeline, and any applicable compliance considerations — including DBI, SFFD, and internal ICRA review processes at your facility.
We design a containment layout that isolates the work zone, maintains egress, and meets all applicable fire and infection control requirements.
Our trained crew delivers and installs your system on your schedule — typically in hours. We work around your operational hours to minimize disruption.
We adjust, reconfigure, or extend your containment as your project evolves. One call, one partner throughout your project lifecycle.
Clean removal, no debris, no damage to floors or ceilings. Your space is returned to normal — ready for inspection and occupancy.
Whether a temporary wall installation requires a permit in San Francisco depends on the full scope of your project. Cal/OSHA Section 341(4)(E) addresses an exemption for certain interior partition work from Project Permit requirements, but whether that applies to your specific situation depends on what else the project involves. If your commercial alteration requires a DBI permit, the containment plan may need to be reflected in your permit drawings. We recommend confirming your specific requirements with your permit consultant or directly with DBI — and 5DCCS can provide installation documentation to support those submissions.
SFFD requirements for temporary construction barriers vary depending on the building's occupancy classification, existing fire protection systems, and the scope of work involved. Generally, egress paths need to remain clear and accessible, and fire-rated separations may need to be maintained where existing conditions require them. We document our installations with fire-rating information and egress notes that can support your coordination with the fire inspector — though your specific requirements should be confirmed with your AHJ early in the project.
Yes. We have experience working in active healthcare environments and understand the ICRA requirements at UCSF and CPMC. We prepare ICRA documentation, coordinate with infection control officers for pre-approval, and install ICRA Class IV and Class V compliant containment systems. Our crews are trained in healthcare facility protocols including badge requirements, quiet hours, and patient safety procedures.
We serve all of San Francisco, including the Financial District, SoMa, Mission Bay, the Mission, Castro, Noe Valley, Pacific Heights, the Richmond, the Sunset, Civic Center, Union Square, Fisherman's Wharf, and all other neighborhoods. We also serve South San Francisco, Daly City, and the broader Peninsula. Same-day quotes are available throughout our service territory.
We offer same-day quotes and typically mobilize within 24–72 hours of contract execution, depending on scope and system availability. For urgent projects, contact us directly at 855-684-3752 and we'll work to accommodate your timeline. Most installations are completed in a single day.
Get a same-day quote from Northern California's modular containment specialists. Veteran-owned, familiar with DBI and SFFD requirements, and built for the complexity of San Francisco construction.
