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Plumbing/Gas Permit in San Diego, California

San Diego titles this permit Plumbing/Gas. It 'is required for the alteration, addition or replacement of a plumbing system or portion of a plumbing system within or on any structure or premises'.

Verified 2026-09-11 · Source

When you need this permit

  • The stated purpose is minimum-standards compliance: the permit exists 'to comply with the minimum standards necessary to safeguard public health, safety and welfare.'
  • Scope decides the track: a plumbing/gas permit 'may be a Simple "No-Plan" Plumbing/Gas Permit or a Plan (required) Plumbing/Gas Permit .'
  • Information Bulletin 103 determines whether the scope qualifies for the simple no-plan route.

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Fee schedule

Plumbing/gas permit feesIB-103 covers mechanical, electrical and plumbing/gas. The Plumbing/Gas Permit page publishes no dollar figures.
Per Information Bulletin 103

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

How long did your Plumbing/Gas Permit permit actually take in San Diego?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Plumbing inspection

    Requested through DSD after permit issuance.

See the full San Diego inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • GAS IS NOT A SEPARATE PERMIT HERE. San Diego names one Plumbing/Gas Permit, so do not go looking for a standalone gas permit.
  • REPLACEMENT COUNTS. The trigger covers 'the alteration, addition or replacement' of a plumbing system or any portion of one - swapping like for like is still within it.

Frequently asked questions

San Diego requires a plumbing/gas permit for: The stated purpose is minimum-standards compliance: the permit exists 'to comply with the minimum standards necessary to safeguard public health, safety and welfare.'; Scope decides the track: a plumbing/gas permit 'may be a Simple "No-Plan" Plumbing/Gas Permit or a Plan (required) Plumbing/Gas Permit .'; Information Bulletin 103 determines whether the scope qualifies for the simple no-plan route.. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of San Diego - Development Services Department (DSD) at 619-446-5000 before starting work.

In San Diego, the published Plumbing/gas permit fees is: Per Information Bulletin 103. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

San Diego does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of San Diego - Development Services Department (DSD) at 619-446-5000 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Online application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

San Diego requires 1 inspection(s) for a plumbing/gas permit, in order: Plumbing inspection. Schedule each through City of San Diego - Development Services Department (DSD) (619-446-5000).

Apply through City of San Diego - Development Services Department (DSD) at 7650 Mission Valley Road, MS# DSD-1A, San Diego, CA 92108 - the Mission Valley office, which the City calls 'This office is the primary location for in-person customer assistance, with most services requiring an appointment .' A second office at 550 West C St., 12th Floor (MS# DSD-2A), San Diego, CA 92101 serves pre-scheduled appointments for existing projects and permits only; 'Walk-in services are not available.'. Phone: 619-446-5000. Office hours: Mission Valley building hours Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Front Counter Customer Service Mon-Thu 8 - 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 - 3 p.m., Fri 10 - 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 - 3 p.m. Records Mon-Thu 7 - 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 - 4 p.m. Cashiers Mon-Thu 7 - 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. The Customer Service Line is listed separately as 619-446-5000, MONDAY - FRIDAY: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. NOTE: 'All in-person services at the Mission Valley location are closed on business days between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.'. Official information: https://www.sandiego.gov/development-services.

San Diego, California has adopted: 2025 California Building Standards Code (CBSC), Title 24 California Code of Regulations - the City's own document records that it 'has been adopted by the State of California and will be effective on a statewide basis on January 1, 2026.'; San Diego's local amendments to the 2025 CBSC are published by DSD. CAUTION: the adoption document is headed 'Proposed Local Amendments 2025 California Building Standards Code' and says the City 'proposes to adopt by reference certain parts of the CBSC'. It is dated Thursday August 28, 2025 and revised 2-13-2026. Confirm the enacted status with DSD before relying on any individual local amendment.. Local amendments apply — see the San Diego overview page for the full list.

No - San Diego combines them. The permit is titled Plumbing/Gas and covers the plumbing system on or within the structure or premises.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-09-11.

Fee schedules

Department & other records

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