Phoenix, AZ · Maricopa County
Certificate of Observation, Structural
This form identifies structural observation requirements for a building project and is completed by the registered design professional responsible for the observation program.
What this form is
The form documents the structural observation program for a building project and identifies which items require observation. When the code requires structural observations, the registered design professional completes it and submits it with the permit application; it asks for project, owner, and professional details, required observation items, and signed certifications. The instructions also describe observation reports required during construction.
Who needs it
A registered design professional responsible for a project's structural observation program completes this form when the code requires structural observations.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This form is signed and dated without a notary; the registered design professional must seal and sign it, and later observation reports are signed.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Certificate of Observation, Structural PDF.
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Complete The Form
The responsible registered design professional enters project and contact details and indicates the items requiring structural observation.
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Sign And Seal
The registered design professional seals, signs, and dates the form and completes the certification.
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Submit With The Permit Application
Submit the form with the permit application whenever the code requires structural observations.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Certificate of Observation, Structural?
- It identifies the structural items requiring observation for a building project and records the responsible registered design professional's information and certification.
- Who completes this structural observation form?
- The registered design professional responsible for the structural observation program completes the form and indicates which items require observation.
- How do I submit the structural observation form?
- The instructions say to submit it with the permit application whenever the code requires structural observations. Check the city website for current contact details.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Observation, Structural?
- No. This form is signed and dated without a notary; the registered design professional must seal and sign it, and later observation reports are signed.
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