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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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Affordable Housing Permit Now Program
This information bulletin describes the program for processing priority housing projects according to an enhanced approach called Affordable Housing Permit Now.
Revised
How to Obtain a Permit for a Fireplace
This Information Bulletin describes the minimum requirements for obtaining a permit for a fireplace in residential buildings.
Revised
This Information Bulletin establishes the procedure for the type of work which are eligible to obtain a building permit without a plan review for conformance with current building codes.
Revised
Revised
This Information Bulletin describes the minimum requirements for obtaining patio cover permits for residential buildings.
Revised
Revised
How to Obtain a Permit for a Retaining Wall/Fence
Permitting procedures to build retaining walls or fences using City of San Diego standard drawings.
Revised
This Information Bulletin describes the procedures for obtaining a permit to build a retaining wall using the city of San Diego's standard drawings and specifications per Information Bulletin 221.
Revised