Commercial buildings face requirements from SDFD, Cal/OSHA, SDAPCD, and City of San Diego.
Example: A 24-story, 280,000 sq ft downtown high-rise has 16 requirements. Previewing 6.
Commercial Office
000 California Street, San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
Required Filings
Fire & Life Safety
San Diego High-Rise Fire Safety Inspection
San Diego Fire-Rescue Department
CA H&S Code 13217 / San Diego Fire Code
Required: Annual high-rise inspection by SDFD including fire command center, smoke control, fire pump, and emergency systems
Deadline
Annual inspection by SDFD
Penalty
Violations; fines up to $1,000/day; potential closure
⚠ Why: Buildings 75+ feet require annual SDFD inspection per CA Health & Safety Code 13217. San Diego enforces strict high-rise fire safety requirements.
Evidence Required:
SDFD inspection report
Fire pump test certificate
Emergency system records
Fire watch procedures
Fire & Life Safety
SD Fire Alarm System Inspection
San Diego Fire-Rescue Department
CFC / SDMC
Required: Annual inspection and testing of fire alarm systems; submit reports via The Compliance Engine (Brycer)
Deadline
Annually; reports due within 7 days via Compliance Engine
Penalty
Violations; fines; potential system red-tag
⚠ Why: San Diego Fire-Rescue requires annual fire alarm testing with results submitted electronically via The Compliance Engine (Brycer). This is the same system used by LAFD.
