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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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How to Obtain a Permit for Fire Sprinkler Systems
This Information Bulletin describes the procedures for obtaining a permit to install a fire sprinkler system per the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 13 or 13R Standards in non-residential or multi-dwelling unit buildings
Revised
How To Obtain a Permit to Build a Residential Addition / Remodel
Plan review and submittal requirements for additions and alterations to single family, duplex and townhome structures.
Revised
Single Family, Duplex, Townhome and Accessory Structure Soil Bearing Capacity
Procedure for determining load bearing values for foundation design of single family, duplex, and townhome structures.
Revised
Single Family, Duplex, Townhome and Accessory Structure Soil Bearing Capacity
The purpose of this Information Bulletin is to summarize the procedure determining soil bearing capacity for foundation design of a single family, duplex, townhome 3-stories or less in height, and for their accessory structures.
Revised
Permitting Requirements for Residential Garage Conversions
Permit requirements to convert a garage of a single family or duplex to habitable (or non-parking) area.
Revised
Information on Applying for ABC Licenses
This Information Bulletin (IB) explains how to obtain a permit for Alcoholic Beverage Outlets.
Revised
This informational bulletin explains how school fees are assessed for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
Revised
This Information Bulletin describes how to obtain a permit for the installation of a manufactured/mobile home (MH) or accessory structure located within a mobile home park in the City of San Diego.
Revised
How to Obtain a Permit for a Mobile Food Truck
Mobile food trucks are motorized vehicles from which food or drink (prepared on-site or pre-packaged) is sold or served to the public, whether consumed on-site or elsewhere.
Revised
The purpose of this information bulletin is to explain permitting requirements for using cargo containers repurposed as buildings.
Revised