Building Newsletters are interpretations and applications of the 1994 and 1998 California Building Code as adopted by the City of San Diego.

See the entire listing of Building Newsletters.

Building Newsletters Related to the Development Process

• 2-1 - Definition of Grade (PDF)
• 2-2 - Determination of Building Height (PDF)
• 3-1 - Occupancy Classifications of Assembly Buildings (PDF)
• 3-2 - Occupancy Classifications for Outpatient Health Care Centers (PDF)
• 3-4 - Types of Construction for Service Stations (PDF)
• 3-5 - Garage/Residential Overhang Separations (PDF)
• 3-6 - Carports (PDF)
• 4-1 - Pedestrian Walkways and Connecting Links (PDF)
• 5-1 - Construction Requirements for Contiguous Dwelling Units (PDF)
• 5-2 - Requirements for Two or More Buildings on the Same Property (PDF)
• 5-3 - Area Separation Walls (PDF)
• 5-4 - Maintaining Integrity of Area Separation Walls (PDF)
• 5-5 - Meter and Enclosure Encroachment (PDF)
• 32-1 - Encroachments (PDF)
• 34-1 - Additions to Nonconforming Buildings (PDF)
• 34-2 - Commercial Uses in Existing Residential Buildings (PDF)