Exemptions from a Plumbing Permit for Plumbing Work
San Diego Municipal Code § 129.0403
in effect§129.0403 Exemptions from a Plumbing Permit for Plumbing Work
(a) A Plumbing Permit is not required for the following plumbing work:
(1) stopping of leaks in drains, soil, waste, or vent pipe; however, this exemption does not apply for the replacement of any drain pipe, soil, waste, or vent pipe with new material in any part as part of the repair;
(2) clearing of stoppages, or the repair of leaks in soil, waste, or vent pipes, valves, fixtures, or replacement of exposed traps in existing plumbing systems serving lavatories, sinks, laundry trays, or similar fixtures;
(3) replacement in kind of plumbing fixtures, unless the installation requires an alteration or replacement of drainage, waste, vent, or water supply piping.
(b) Exemption from the permit requirements of the Plumbing Regulations does not authorize any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of the Plumbing Regulations or any other applicable local or state regulations.
(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)
(Amended 4-8-2008 by O-19730 N.S; effective 5-8-2008.)
(Amended 4-6-2016 by O-20624 N.S.; effective 5-6-2016.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter12/Ch12Art09Division04.pdf#page=1Fetched: 10/28/2026