What is the Mechanical Certificate of Observation?

It identifies mechanical work requiring observation and includes a certification about compliance with the applicable code, approved plans, and specifications.

Who completes this form?

The registered design professional responsible for the mechanical observation program completes the form, identifies work requiring observation, and signs and dates it.

How do I submit the Mechanical Certificate of Observation?

Submit it to the city with the permit application whenever the code requires mechanical observations. The form may also be reproduced in the construction plans instead of separate sheets.

Phoenix, AZ · Maricopa County

No notary required

Certificate of Observation, Mechanical

This form identifies mechanical work requiring observation and documents compliance, and the registered design professional completes and submits it for a project.

What this form is

The form identifies project information and mechanical work requiring observation, and includes a compliance certification. A registered design professional completes it and submits it with the permit application whenever the code requires mechanical observations. It asks for project, owner, and professional contact details, the items requiring observation, and signatures and dates; attach a supplement if necessary.

Who needs it

A registered design professional responsible for the mechanical observation program completes this form when the code requires mechanical observations.

How to submit it

Submit the completed form to the city with the permit application whenever the code requires mechanical observations. The form may be reproduced in the construction plans instead of submitting separate sheets.

About notarization

This form does not require a notary; the registered design professional seals, signs, and dates it, and the compliance certification is also signed and dated.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Mechanical Certificate of Observation form.
2
Complete The Form
The registered design professional fills in the project and contact details and indicates the items requiring mechanical observation.
3
Gather Attachments
Attach a supplement if necessary; the form allows reproduction in the construction plans in lieu of separate sheets.
4
Sign And Submit
Seal, sign, and date the form, then submit it to the city with the permit application whenever the code requires mechanical observations.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Mechanical Certificate of Observation?: It identifies mechanical work requiring observation and includes a certification about compliance with the applicable code, approved plans, and specifications.
Who completes this form?: The registered design professional responsible for the mechanical observation program completes the form, identifies work requiring observation, and signs and dates it.
Do I need a notary for the Mechanical Certificate of Observation?: No. The form does not require a notary; the registered design professional seals, signs, and dates it, and the compliance certification is also signed and dated.
How do I submit the Mechanical Certificate of Observation?: Submit it to the city with the permit application whenever the code requires mechanical observations. The form may also be reproduced in the construction plans instead of separate sheets.

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