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Updates to Information Bulletins (IB)
DSD continuously updates its publications. Here is a summary of the most recently updated IBs:
- Dec. 11, 2024| IB-151 "Request for Alternate Materials, Design or Construction Methods or Code Modifications"
- Dec. 4, 2024 I IB-536 "Wireless Communication Facilities (WCFs)"
- Nov. 13, 2024 | IB-137 "How to Obtain a Permit for Fire Alarm Systems"
- Nov. 6, 2024 | IB-141 "Single Family, Duplex, Townhome and Accessory Structure Soil Bearing Capacity"
- Oct. 25, 2024 | IB-513 "Preliminary Review"
- Oct. 11, 2024 | IB-505 "Appeal Procedure"
- Oct. 9, 2024 | IB-425 "Tentative Map Exemptions"
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Building Permit Extension & Expiration
This Information Bulletin describes Building Permit expiration rules and establishes requirements for Permit Extensions as authorized in the San Diego Municipal Code (SDMC) sections, 129.0216 through 129.0219.
Revised
How to Process Construction Changes to Permitted Plans
How to make changes to plans when the project has already obtained construction permits.
Revised
Building Permit Application Extension & Expiration
This Information Bulletin describes rules for the closing of Building Permit applications and establishes requirements for Permit application extensions as authorized in the San Diego Municipal Code (SDMC) Section 129.0211.
Revised
How to Prepare a Site Plan and Vicinity Map
This Information Bulletin describes how to prepare a typical site plan and vicinity map for construction projects.
Revised
How to Obtain a Permit for Residential Fire Sprinklers
This Information Bulletin describes the procedures for obtaining a permit to install a fire sprinkler system per the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 13D Standard in a single-family home, duplex, or townhome.
Revised
Residential Building Permits: Group R-2 vs. Group R-3
The purpose of this information bulletin is to explain permitting requirements for residential projects (single- and multi-dwelling unit buildings). Specifically, this Information Bulletin describes the differences between occupancy Groups R-2 and R-3, the two permit types – Building Permit and Combination Building Permit, along with the building code, submittal, and inspection requirements for the different permit types.
Revised
How to Obtain a Permit for Fire Alarm Systems
This Information Bulletin covers the procedures for obtaining a permit to install a fire alarm system and applies to both required and voluntary systems.
Revised