§145.3303 Local Modifications and Additions to Section 3303 “Demolition” of the California Building Code
Section 3303.8 is added pursuant to Section 145.0106 of the Land Development Code: 3303.8 Additional Demolition Regulations. The following regulations apply to the demolition of a structure or building, in whole or in part, or the removal of a structure from a site:
(a) All debris, including portions of the building or structure and contents, shall be removed from the site within 90 days from the date that the demolition/removal permit or Building Permit was issued, or 150 days if an extension has been granted in accordance with San Diego Municipal Code Section 129.0512.
(b) Combustible material shall be removed from the site as demolition proceeds.
(c) Dry or dusty materials or debris shall be wet down to allay the dust.
(d) All glass shall be removed from the structure before beginning demolition.
(e) Street drainage, drainage structures, natural drainage, or diversion shall not be obstructed.
(f) Demolition work shall not be performed on public easements without permission of the grantor of the easement.
(g) Notwithstanding plumbing code requirements for permits, all sewer, gas, and water connections shall be capped and approval obtained from the Building Official prior to covering such connections. Sewer, gas, and water line capping shall be performed in the manner prescribed by the California Plumbing Code. Such capping shall be located within five feet of the property line.
(h) Debris or other combustibles shall not be burned on the site.
(i) Electric or gas welding or gas cutting shall require a permit issued by the City Fire Marshall and shall comply with Chapter 35 of the California Fire Code.
(j) Stormwater Best Management Practices shall be in place at all times during the demolition as required by San Diego Municipal Code Section 43.0301.
(Added 4-8-2008 by O-19726 N.S; effective 5-8-2008.)
(Retitled to “Local Modifications and Additions to Section 3303 ‘Demolition’ of the 2010 California Building Code” and amended 7-31-2012 by O-20187 N.S.; effective 8-30-2012.)
(Retitled to “Local Modifications and Additions to Section 3303 ‘Demolition’ of the California Building Code” and amended 4-6-2016 by O-20624 N.S.; effective 5-6-2016.)
(Amended 4-9-2020 by O-21181 N.S.; effective 5-9-2020.)
(Amended 5-8-2023 by O-21642 N.S.; effective 6-7-2023.)