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Division 4 — Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Procedures

§129.0420 Temporary Plumbing Permit

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

  • (a) The Building Official may issue a Temporary Plumbing Permit for the following types of plumbing installations:

Ch. Art. Div. 12 9 4 8

San Diego Municipal Code

Chapter 12: Land Development Reviews

(5-2020)

  • (1) Use during construction. The temporary plumbing authorization shall be for the time construction is in progress; and

  • (2) Other temporary uses. The authorization for other temporary uses shall not exceed 30 calendar days.

  • (b) Approval to place temporary plumbing over the street area or other public property must be obtained from the City Engineer.

  • (c) All temporary installations shall conform as nearly as practicable with the requirements of the Plumbing Regulations for permanent installations. The Building Official may permit deviations that will not cause hazard to life or property.

  • (d) If the Building Official subsequently determines that the plumbing installation is a hazard to life or property, the Building Official may immediately rescind or cancel the permit covering the installations and disconnect or order disconnection and removal of the plumbing installation.

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

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  63. ▸ Division 4 — Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Procedures
    Overview
    1. §129.0401 Purpose of Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Procedures
    2. §129.0402 When a Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Is Required
    3. §129.0403 Exemptions from a Plumbing Permit for Plumbing Work
    4. §129.0404 Exemptions from a Mechanical Permit for Heating, Ven…
    5. §129.0405 General Rules for Plumbing/Mechanical Permits
    6. §129.0406 Qualifications for Obtaining a Plumbing/Mechanical P…
    7. §129.0407 How to Apply for a Plumbing/Mechanical Permit
    8. §129.0409 Decision Process for a Plumbing/Mechanical Permit
    9. §129.0410 Issuance of a Plumbing/Mechanical Permit and Closing…
    10. §129.0411 Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Expiration
    11. §129.0415 Required Inspections for a Plumbing/Mechanical Permit
    12. §129.0419 No Deviation from Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Without…
    13. §129.0420 Temporary Plumbing Permit
    14. §129.0421 Temporary Gas Permit
    15. §129.0501 Purpose of Demolition/Removal Permit Procedures
    16. §129.0502 When a Demolition/Removal Permit Is Required
    17. §129.0503 Exemptions from a Demolition/Removal Permit
    18. §129.0504 How to Apply for a Demolition/Removal Permit
    19. §129.0505 Decision Process on a Demolition/Removal Permit
    20. §129.0506 Issuance of a Demolition/Removal Permit
    21. §129.0507 Qualifications to Do Demolition Work
    22. §129.0508 Initial Utilization of a Demolition/Removal Permit
    23. §129.0509 Expiration of a Demolition/Removal Permit
    24. §129.0510 Extension of Time for a Demolition/Removal Permit
    25. §129.0511 Required Inspection for a Demolition/Removal Permit
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