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Division 4 — Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Procedures

§129.0509 Expiration of a Demolition/Removal Permit

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

A Demolition/Removal Permit shall expire if all the work authorized has not been completed and has not received final inspection approval within 120 calendar days of the date of permit issuance, unless an extension has been granted pursuant to Section 129.0510.

(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) (Renumbered from Section 129.0511 and amended 1-18-2018 by O-20897 N.S.; effective 2-17-2018. Former Section 129.0509 “Insurance Requirements for Demolition Work” repealed.)

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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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