Project Resources
We've created a self-service hub for all the information and resources you'll need before, during, and after your electric or gas project. Whether you need a quick guide to get started or the latest overhead or underground construction standards, you'll find what you need below, and all documents are continuously updated to ensure you always have the latest information.
Builder Services Portal User Resources
This library of training videos and help guides will help you navigate the Builder Services Portal, SDG&E's self-service tool for tracking the progress of new business projects from start to finish.
Quick Links
BSP How-to Videos
Electric & Gas Service
Step-by-Step Guides
Calculate Gas & Electric Load
New tool to help estimate future load for remodeling and upgrade projects.
Considering a panel upgrade? When you’re remodeling, expanding, adding or upgrading appliances, it’s important to work with SDG&E as this may affect your home, business, or neighborhoods power reliability and capacity.
Disclaimer: This online calculator is an informational tool intended to provide customers with basic estimates for potential future projects, and should not be relied upon to determine exact or specific load amounts. SDG&E makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, quality or sufficiency of the calculator, and the results of this calculator do not constitute approved load estimates. We strongly recommend that you seek the advice of a qualified electric or gas professional before making any type of project decision.
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Standards and Manuals
Forms
Finding a Contractor Qualified to Perform Backfill
This list is provided for convenience only, and the contractors are not endorsed or preferred by SDG&E. This is not a complete list of contractors who are qualified. Any contractor with a valid Veriforce Field Verification Report (FVR) with the appropriate Backfilling qualifications is qualified to perform the backfill. Contractors must provide this verification upon request and keep a copy on the job site at all times.
Finding a Contractor Qualified to Perform Standby Lineman Services
Contractors on this list (link) are approved by SDG&E as qualified electrical workers (QEW) for the performance of Standby Lineman Services in accordance with California Administrative Code – Title 8 Industrial Relations Safety Orders – sections 2940, 2946, and 2948 and California Government Code section 4216.
The minimum clearances below apply to all persons who are not QEW authorized by SDG&E to work on or near SDG&E owned high voltage conductors.
Overhead Transmission Conflicts (69kv and above): Workers must maintain a radial clearance of at least 20 feet or adhere to the minimum clearance distances specified in CALOSHA Section 5003.1 for workers and equipment. This applies to all individuals who are not QEW approved by SDG&E.
Overhead Distribution Conflicts (600V – 50KV): Workers or objects not supported by boom-type equipment must maintain a radial clearance of at least 10 feet from high voltage conductors. Boom-type lifting or hoisting equipment, including the load, must maintain a horizontal distance of at least 20 feet from high voltage conductors. This applies to all individuals who are not QEW approved by SDG&E.
Underground Electric Transmission, Electric Distribution, and High-Pressure Gas Conflicts: Any excavation or potting within 10 feet of existing direct-buried cables and duct packages require Standby Lineman Services (safety watch, outage coordination, and/or construction means and methods review). Only QEW approved by SDG&E may perform Standby Lineman Services. Schedule Standby Lineman Services in advance by contacting one of the contractors on this list linked below.
Design Resources
The Designer Qualification Program for Applicant Design and Contract Design (ADCD) pre-qualifies non-SDG&E designers to perform SDG&E gas and/or electric design. The program also provides no-cost access to SDG&E design tools and systems.
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Designer Qualifications and Resources