Division 4 — Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Procedures
§129.0407 How to Apply for a Plumbing/Mechanical Permit
San Diego Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · San Diego
(a) An application for a Plumbing/Mechanical Permit shall be submitted in accordance with Sections 112.0102 and 129.0105. All submitted plans shall be signed as required by Chapter 7 of the California Business and Professions Code.
(b) Every application shall include the following information:
(1) 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 may be necessary to determine whether the installation as described will be in compliance with the requirements of the Plumbing and Mechanical Regulations. Plumbing/Mechanical plans are not required when the Building Official determines that the scope of work and compliance with the applicable provisions of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations can be verified through an inspection.
Ch. Art. Div. 12 9 4 4
San Diego Municipal Code
Chapter 12: Land Development Reviews
(5-2020)
(d) When plans are required, they shall be sufficiently complete to demonstrate compliance with the Plumbing and Mechanical Regulations or other applicable local or state regulations.
(e) The Building Official may require plans to be signed by a mechanical engineer or shall require signature as otherwise specified by state law.
(f) All pertinent changes in mechanical plans submitted for plan check that are made before a Building Permit is issued must be indicated by appropriate revision marks and the date of revision.
(g) An owner, or the owner’s authorized representative, may request in writing, and be granted, a temporary waiver of mechanical plan check clearance before completion of regular mechanical plan check for the purpose of obtaining a building foundation permit under the following circumstances:
(1) Estimated data for sizing and locating the sewer connection and water meter are indicated on the plans;
(2) The fees are paid for the required water meter and sewer connections;
(3) Complete mechanical plans are submitted and plan check approval is obtained before a Building Permit is issued; and
(4) The owner or the owner’s authorized representative agrees in writing to make any necessary changes in the plumbing system, size of water meter, or sewer connection necessary to make the installed plumbing system comply with the Plumbing and Mechanical Regulations and to pay any required additional water meter or sewer connection fees before the Building Permit for the remainder of the structure is issued.
(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) (Amended 4-6-2016 by O-20624 N.S.; effective 5-6-2016.)
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▸ Division 4 — Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Procedures
Overview- §129.0401 Purpose of Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Procedures
- §129.0402 When a Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Is Required
- §129.0403 Exemptions from a Plumbing Permit for Plumbing Work
- §129.0404 Exemptions from a Mechanical Permit for Heating, Ven…
- §129.0405 General Rules for Plumbing/Mechanical Permits
- §129.0406 Qualifications for Obtaining a Plumbing/Mechanical P…
- §129.0407 How to Apply for a Plumbing/Mechanical Permit
- §129.0409 Decision Process for a Plumbing/Mechanical Permit
- §129.0410 Issuance of a Plumbing/Mechanical Permit and Closing…
- §129.0411 Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Expiration
- §129.0415 Required Inspections for a Plumbing/Mechanical Permit
- §129.0419 No Deviation from Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Without…
- §129.0420 Temporary Plumbing Permit
- §129.0421 Temporary Gas Permit
- §129.0501 Purpose of Demolition/Removal Permit Procedures
- §129.0502 When a Demolition/Removal Permit Is Required
- §129.0503 Exemptions from a Demolition/Removal Permit
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- §129.0507 Qualifications to Do Demolition Work
- §129.0508 Initial Utilization of a Demolition/Removal Permit
- §129.0509 Expiration of a Demolition/Removal Permit
- §129.0510 Extension of Time for a Demolition/Removal Permit
- §129.0511 Required Inspection for a Demolition/Removal Permit
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