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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:
- Oct. 9, 2025 | IB-120 "Project Inspections"
- Oct. 8, 2025| IB-151 "Request for Alternate Materials, Design or Construction Methods or Code Modifications"
- Oct. 8, 2025| IB-506 "Fee Schedule for Fire Permit Fees"
- Oct. 8, 2025 | IB-182 "How to Obtain a Permit for Private Utilities"
- Oct. 8, 2025 | IB-181 "How to Obtain a Permit for Private Underground Fire Service and Hydrants"
- Oct. 8, 2025 | IB-137 "How to Obtain a Permit for Fire Alarm Systems"
- Oct. 8, 2028|IB-139 "How to Obtain a Permit for Fire Sprinkler Systems"
- Oct. 8, 2025| IB-301 "How to Obtain a Permit for the Installation of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems"
- Sept. 30, 2025|IB-205 "Carports"
- Sept. 26, 2025|IB-166 "Water, Sewer or Fire Service"
- Sept. 2, 2025 | IB-241 "Factory Built Housing"
- Aug. 13, 2025 | IB-502 "Fee Schedule for Grading/Public Right-of-Way Permits and Mapping Actions"
- Aug. 8, 2025 | DS-126 "Bonding for Grading/Public Right-of-Way Permits and Maps"
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This Information Bulletin describes the minimum requirements for obtaining a Building Permit for carports accessory to a single-family dwelling unit or duplex.
Revised
This Information Bulletin describes the minimum requirements for obtaining patio cover permits for residential buildings.
Revised
This information bulletin describes the process for the installation of a gray water system.
Revised
Specification For Solar Water Heating System
This Information Bulletin explains the permit process for solar water heating systems.
Revised
This Information Bulletin describes the minimum requirements for obtaining a building permit for an attached or detached deck accessory to a single-family dwelling or a duplex.
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
Standard Cantilevered Retaining Walls
This Information Bulletin provides prescriptive reinforced masonry cantilevered retaining wall designs compliant with the San Diego Municipal Code and approved by the City of San Diego.
Revised
This Information Bulletin provides prescriptive designs for the construction of masonry, chain link or wood fences that are seven feet or less in height and solely support their self-weight.
Revised
How to Obtain a Permit for State of California Approved Commercial Coaches
This information bulletin is to explain the policy of the City of San Diego concerning the use and permitting requirements of commercial coaches that are approved by the State of California.
Revised
The purpose of this information bulletin is to explain permitting requirements for installing a newly constructed Factory-Built Housing (FBH).
Revised
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