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Updates to Information Bulletins (IB)
DSD continuously updates its publications to align with the latest building codes, construction practices, safety standards, design guidelines and regulatory changes. Here is a summary of the most recently updated IBs:
- July 8, 2025 | IB-414 "Senate Bill 684/1123 Tentative Maps"
- June 16, 2025 | IB-513 "Preliminary Review"
- June 16, 2025 | IB-503 "Fee/Deposit Schedules for Development & Policy Approvals/Permits"
- June 16, 2025 | IB-500 "Substantial Conformance Review"
- June 11, 2025 | IB-125 Residential Building Permits: Group R-2 vs. Group R-3
- May 27, 2025 | IB-701 "Project Management Services"
- May 21, 2025 | IB-150 "Professional Certification for Office Tenant Improvements"
- May 14, 2025 | IB-520 "Federal Aviation Administration Notification and Evaluation Process"
- May 2, 2025 | IB-306 "Expired Grading and Public Right-of-Way Permits"
- April 16, 2025 | IB-501"Fee Schedule for Construction Permits-Structures"
- April 16, 2025 | IB-710 "Permit Instructions, Procedures for Building Demolition/Removal"
- March 28, 2025| IB-502 "Grading/Public Right-of-Way Permits and Mapping Actions"
- March 28, 2025| IB-501 "Fee Schedule for Construction Permits-Structures."
- March 26, 2025| IB-140 "Residential Addition/Remodel"
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Construction Changes to Approved Plans
This Information Bulletin describes the procedures for obtaining approval for changes to construction plans.
Revised
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
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
Minimum Standards for Renewal of Roof Covering
This information bulletin is intended to explain the permitting requirements for the renewal of roof coverings.
Revised
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
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
How to Obtain a Permit for Fire Alarm Systems
This Information Bulletin covers the procedures for obtaining a permit to install a fire alarm system and applies to both required and voluntary systems.
Revised
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
This information bulletin describes the submittal requirements and permitting process for additions and remodels to single family dwelling and duplexes, not exceeding one story in height above grade or above crawl space.
Revised
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