Retrofit Exemptions
San Diego Municipal Code § 147.0406
in effect§147.0406 Retrofit Exemptions
An exemption to the provisions of this Division will apply if any of the following conditions exist:
(a) A water-conserving plumbing fixture would be installed in an existing structure that has been identified by a local, state, or federal government entity as an historical site, and an historically accurate water-conserving plumbing fixture is not available;
(b) Installation of a water-conserving plumbing fixture would require modifications to plumbing system components located beneath a finished wall or surface; or
(c) The unique configuration of a building drainage system or portions of a public sewer, or both, require a greater quantity of water to flush the system in a manner consistent with public health.
(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)
(Amended 1-27-2022 by O-21422 N.S.; effective 2-26-2022.)
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/Ch14Art07Division04.pdf#page=4Fetched: 10/28/2026
