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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 Hydrant Flow Data
Hydrant flow data for the design of fire sprinkler or standpipe systems requiring hydraulic calculations.
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How to Obtain a Permit for Private Underground Fire Service and Hydrants
This Information Bulletin covers the procedure for obtaining a permit to install private underground fire service mains and fire hydrants per the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 24 Standard.
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How to Obtain a Permit for Private Utilities
This Information Bulletin describes the procedure for obtaining a permit to install private underground for domestic water and sewer.
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How to Obtain an Address/Address Change
How to assign a new address for new projects or to request a change to an existing address.
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How to Obtain an Address Change
This Information Bulletin covers procedures for obtaining an address change.
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How to Obtain a Permit for Electric Vehicle Charging Systems
This information bulletin describes the permitting and inspection process for the installation of an Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) on an existing site or building.
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Identifies building elements that qualify for deferred submittal and establishes related submittal procedures.
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Submittal requirements for partial permits used when construction of an individual structure is divided into phases.
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How to Obtain a Permit for a Shell Building
This Information Bulletin covers the procedures for obtaining permits for new shell buildings and existing buildings or portions of buildings returning to a shell configuration.
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Standard Notes for Building Permits
The following Information Bulletin contains the most common standard notes that Development Services Department (DSD) requires to be located on building permit plans. This list is provided in order to help applicants comply with the with the San Diego Municipal Code and the California Building Standards. Note that only comments applicable to the specific project need to be added to plans.
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