Division 3 — Electrical Permit Procedures (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.)
§129.0307 How to Apply for an Electrical Permit
San Diego Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · San Diego
(a) An application for an Electrical Permit shall be submitted in accordance with Sections 112.0102 and 129.0105.
(b) Every application shall include the following information:
(1) The location of the work proposed to be installed; and
(2) The amount and kind of work proposed.
(c) Submittal documents including plans, specifications, and schedules are required to determine whether the installation as described will be in compliance with the requirements of this article.
(1) Electrical plans are not required for electrical wiring in one and two family dwellings or townhouses, as defined in the California Residential Code, and their accessory structures , unless they are connected to on-site alternative power production.
(2) Electrical plans are not required when the Building Official determines that the scope of work and compliance with the California Electrical Code can be verified through an inspection.
(d) The Electrical Permit shall be issued for the work proposed to be installed as described in the permit application and no deviation from the work proposed to be installed shall be made without the written approval of the Building Official.
(e) All submitted plans shall show a single line diagram of service, feeders, conduit, and wire sizes. Electrical calculations shall accompany all submitted plans. A signed Certification of Compliance with the California Energy Code, Title 24, Part 6, shall appear on the plans.
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- (f) All submitted plans shall be signed as required by Chapter 7, Article 3 of the California Business and Professions Code.
(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) (Amended 6/27/2005 by O-19392 N.S.) (Amended 7-31-2012 by O-20187 N.S.; effective 8-30-2012.) (Amended 4-9-2020 by O-21181 N.S.; effective 5-9-2020.)
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Overview- §129.0301 Purpose of Electrical Permit Procedures
- §129.0302 When an Electrical Permit Is Required
- §129.0303 Exemptions from an Electrical Permit
- §129.0305 General Rules for Electrical Permits
- §129.0306 Qualifications for Obtaining an Electrical Permit
- §129.0307 How to Apply for an Electrical Permit
- §129.0308 Decision Process for an Electrical Permit
- §129.0309 Issuance of an Electrical Permit and Closing of an E…
- §129.0310 Electrical Permit Expiration
- §129.0314 Required Inspections for an Electrical Permit
- §129.0315 Electrical Permits for Temporary Installations
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