Technical Bulletins
Technical Bulletins clarify the application and interpretation of code requirements, policies or procedures.
Off-Site Fabrication of Building Components
The purpose of this bulletin is to outline procedures for acceptance of fabrication of building components where such fabrication is performed on the premises of a fabricator's shop.
Revised December 2020
Processing and Extraction Facilities
The purpose of this technical bulletin is to describe the fire and life safety requirements for marijuana/cannabis plant processing and extraction facilities.
Revised June 2020
Protection of Existing Buildings with Residential Fire Sprinklers
The purpose of this Technical Bulletin is to clarify the City of San Diego's policy on when fire sprinkler protection is required for additions and alterations to existing dwellings not protected with a sprinkler system.
Revised November 2020
Requirements for Exterior Fire Alarm Notification Appliances
This Technical Bulletin provides guidelines for compliance with the requirements for the installation of fire alarm notification appliances on the exterior of buildings.
Revised January 2024
Requirements for Fire Alarm Control Panels
The purpose of this technical bulletin is to describe the requirements for fire alarm control panels.
Revised June 2020
Requirements for Outdoor Lighting
The purpose of this technical bulletin is to describe the major requirements for outdoor lighting.
Revised December 2020
Return Air Duct Through Garage/Dwelling Separations
This Technical Bulletin clarifies construction requirements for plenums used as return air for forced air units (FAUs). These requirements apply to air duct penetrations through the fire-rated wall separating a dwelling unit from a private garage.
Revised December 2023
Special Inspection Requirements for Structural Welding
The purpose of this technical bulletin is to establish conditions under which welding of structural components would be considered minor nature, thus exempted from special inspection requirements.
Revised April 2019
Sprinkler Protection for Balconies, Canopies, Porte-cocheres, and Decks
The purpose of this Technical Bulletin is to establish the minimum requirements for the design and installation of sprinklers for balconies, canopies, porte-cocheres, and decks.
Revised January 2020
Sprinkler Requirements for Accessory Dwelling Units
The purpose of this Technical Bulletin is to provide guidance on the requirements for sprinkler protection for accessory dwelling units when the primary residence is not sprinkler-protected.
Revised November 2023