Albany, CA · Alameda County
Inspection Certification
Licensed or certified professionals use this form to certify an inspection of exterior elevated elements at a multifamily building in Albany.
What this form is
The Inspection Certification documents an inspection of exterior elevated elements at a building with three or more residential units; a separate form is required for each building. The professional records property and credential details, inspected elements and materials, inspection findings, and any corrective work or permit information. If corrective work is required, the form states deadlines for applying for a permit, responding to plan check comments, obtaining a permit, and completing the work.
Who needs it
A licensed or certified professional must complete a separate certification for each Albany building with three or more residential units.
How to submit it
Email the completed form to the 3E Inspection Program at [email protected]; a separate form is required for each qualifying building.
About notarization
This certification is signed and dated by the licensed or certified professional without a notary; no notarized attachment or sworn step is identified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Inspection Certification for the building being inspected.
- 2
Complete The Certification
Enter the property and professional information, record the inspection date and findings, and describe any corrective work.
- 3
Sign And Date
The licensed or certified professional signs and dates the certification.
- 4
Email The Form
Email the completed form to [email protected]. A separate form is required for each qualifying building.
Frequently asked questions
- Who completes the Inspection Certification?
- A licensed or certified professional completes the form. It requires professional and property information, inspection findings, and details about any corrective work or permit.
- Do I need a notary for the Inspection Certification?
- No. The licensed or certified professional signs and dates the certification; the form identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step.
- How do I submit the Inspection Certification?
- Email the completed form to the 3E Inspection Program at [email protected]. Submit a separate form for each multifamily building with three or more residential units.
- What if the inspection identifies corrective work?
- The form asks you to describe the work and locations and indicate whether a permit is required. It also lists deadlines for permit application, plan check responses, permit issuance, and work completion.