Local Modifications and Additions to Section Q103 “Emergency Housing” of the California Building Code
San Diego Municipal Code § 145.3802
in effect§ 145.3802 Local Modifications and Additions to Section Q103 “Emergency Housing” of the California Building Code
(a) Section Q103 is adopted with modifications and additions under Sections 145.0105 and 145.0106 of the Land Development Code.
(b) The existing exception in Section Q103.2.1 is numbered as Exception 1. Exception 2 is added to Section Q103.2.1 as follows:
2. Change in occupancy shall not mandate conformance with new construction requirements set forth in the California Building Standards Code, provided such change in occupancy meets the minimum fire and life safety requirements set forth in Section 145.3805 of the Land Development Code.
(c) Section Q103.6 Heating is modified as follows:
Q103.6 Lighting, Ventilation, and Heating. All sleeping areas shall be provided with adequate lighting, ventilation, and heating as determined by the Building Official. When required, lighting and ventilation shall comply with Section 145.3804.
(“Local Modifications and Additions to Section N103 ‘Emergency Housing’ of the California Building Code” added 3-19-2019 by Emergency Ordinance O-21060 N.S.; effective 3-19-2019.)
(“Local Modifications and Additions to Section N103 ‘Emergency Housing’ of the California Building Code” added 4-15-2019 by O-21064 N.S.; effective 5-15-2019.)
(Retitled to “Local Modifications and Additions to Section O103 ‘Emergency Housing’ of the California Building Code” and amended 4-9-2020 by O-21181 N.S.; effective 5-9-2020.)
(Retitled to “Local Modifications and Additions to Section P103 “Emergency Housing” of the California Building Code” and amended 5-8-2023 by O-21642 N.S.; effective 6-7-2023.) (Retitled to “Local Modifications and Additions to Section Q103 “Emergency Housing” of the California Building Code” and amended 3-23-2026 by O-22080 N.S.; effective 4-22-2026.)
Editors Note: Amendments as adopted by O-22109 N.S. will not apply within the Coastal Overlay Zone until the California Coastal Commission certifies it as a Local Coastal Program Amendment. Click the link to view the Strikeout Ordinance highlighting changes to prior language http://docs.sandiego.gov/municode_strikeout_ord/O-22109-SO.pdf ]
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/MuniCodeChapter14/Ch14Art05Division38.pdf#page=2Fetched: 10/28/2026