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 Updates to Information Bulletins (IB)
DSD continuously updates its publications. Here is a summary of the most recently updated IBs: 

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INFORMATION BULLETIN
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INFORMATION BULLETIN 116


INFORMATION BULLETIN
117

INFORMATION BULLETIN 117

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


INFORMATION BULLETIN
118

INFORMATION BULLETIN 118

How to Process Construction Changes to Permitted Plans

How to make changes to plans when the project has already obtained construction permits.

Revised


INFORMATION BULLETIN
119

INFORMATION BULLETIN 119

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


INFORMATION BULLETIN
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INFORMATION BULLETIN 120

How to Obtain Project Inspections

Inspection Process

Revised


INFORMATION BULLETIN
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INFORMATION BULLETIN 122

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


INFORMATION BULLETIN
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INFORMATION BULLETIN 123


INFORMATION BULLETIN
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INFORMATION BULLETIN 124

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


INFORMATION BULLETIN
125

INFORMATION BULLETIN 125

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


INFORMATION BULLETIN
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INFORMATION BULLETIN 137

How to Obtain a Permit for Fire Alarm Systems

Permitting procedures for the installation of required and voluntary fire alarm systems.

Revised