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Division 3 — Electrical Permit Procedures (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.)

§129.0315 Electrical Permits for Temporary Installations

San Diego Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · San Diego

  • (a) The Building Official may issue a Temporary Electrical Permit for the following types of temporary electrical installations:

    • (1) Temporary power during the time construction is in progress;

    • (2) Temporary power for carnivals, conventions, festivals, fairs, and similar events. during the time the event is in progress, not to exceed 90 calendar days; and

    • (3) Temporary power for the testing of any permanent system of wiring prior to the final approval of that system during the time required for testing, not to exceed 30 calendar days.

  • (b) A Temporary Electrical Permit shall be issued only if the Building Official determines that the safety of life and property will not be jeopardized by the temporary electrical installation.

Ch. Art. Div. 12 9 3 6

San Diego Municipal Code

Chapter 12: Land Development Reviews

(5-2020)

  • (c) All temporary installations shall conform as nearly as practicable with the requirements of the Electrical Regulations of the San Diego Municipal Code for permanent installations. Deviations from the Electrical Regulations of the San Diego Municipal Code may be permitted if the Building Official determines that the deviations will not cause hazard to life or property.

  • (d) If the Building Official determines that the electrical installation is a hazard to life or property, the Building Official may immediately disconnect or order disconnection of all energy to the electrical installation and initiate proceedings to rescind or cancel the temporary permit covering the installation.

  • (e) Upon expiration of the time designated in the Temporary Electrical Permit, the Building Official may disconnect or order disconnection of all electrical energy authorized by the temporary permit.

(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)

(Retitled to “Electrical Permits for Temporary Installations” and amended 7-31-2012 by O-20187 N.S.; effective 8-30-2012.)

Ch. Art. Div. 12 9 3 7

San Diego Municipal Code

Chapter 12: Land Development Reviews

(5-2020)

Article 9: Construction Permits

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    Overview
    1. §129.0301 Purpose of Electrical Permit Procedures
    2. §129.0302 When an Electrical Permit Is Required
    3. §129.0303 Exemptions from an Electrical Permit
    4. §129.0305 General Rules for Electrical Permits
    5. §129.0306 Qualifications for Obtaining an Electrical Permit
    6. §129.0307 How to Apply for an Electrical Permit
    7. §129.0308 Decision Process for an Electrical Permit
    8. §129.0309 Issuance of an Electrical Permit and Closing of an E…
    9. §129.0310 Electrical Permit Expiration
    10. §129.0314 Required Inspections for an Electrical Permit
    11. §129.0315 Electrical Permits for Temporary Installations
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