Self-Certification Program: Small Commercial Tenant Improvements

The County of San Diego allows for Commercial Tennant improvements with certain restrictions be done under the self certification process. The full list of requirements can be found in the Rules handout.

If you are interested in more information or would like to register into the program please contact Sylvia Mendez at (858) 495-5483 or email Sylvia.Mendez@SDCounty.ca.gov.

 

Eligible Projects Projects Not Eligible
  • Commercial tenant improvements for internal changes to a commercial building required to change from one commercial use to another commercial use
  • The self-certification would only apply to those that have no structural changes
  • The self-certification would only apply to occupancy of less than 50 people

Requires a CA registered Civil Engineer, or Architect to self-certify
  • Commercial tenant improvements with external changes to a commercial building or addition of new exists
  • Commercial tenant improvements requiring structural changes or structural engineers design
  • Commercial tenant improvements for occupancy greater than 50 people
  • Use categories of: H, E, A, A-4 occupancies
  • Projects in FEMA Special Floodplain Hazard Area
  • Projects within Historically Designated buildings, buildings older than 40 years, or subject to Historical Resource review

Training Handouts
Required Forms for Submittal
Self-Certification Rules
Self-Certification Flowchart
Field Changes and Revisions
Frequently Missed Items - Commercial TI
Tenant Improvement Sample Corrections List
 Application - Commercial TI
Owner/Tenant Certification Statement
Hold Harmless Letter - Commercial TI

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