Fremont, CA · Alameda County
Letter of Agreement for Structural Observation
Owners, contractors, and structural engineers complete this letter to document structural observation arrangements for a Fremont building permit.
What this form is
This letter identifies the project and the structural plans, calculations, and specifications covered by structural observation. The owner or developer states that the Structural Engineer of Record will perform observations and provide periodic and final reports to the City of Fremont. All named parties must sign it before the building permit is issued, and reports are due before requesting final inspection.
Who needs it
The owner or developer, contractor, project structural engineer, and building official named on the letter provide information and signatures.
How to submit it
The letter lists the Community Development Department at 39550 Liberty Street, P.O. Box 5006, Fremont, CA 94537-5006. Structural observation reports must be submitted to the City before requesting final inspection.
About notarization
No notary is required; all named parties sign and date the letter, and the project structural engineer also stamps it.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the Letter of Agreement for Structural Observation PDF.
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Complete Project Details
Enter the building permit number, project name and address, plan and calculation details, and the items to be observed.
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Gather Signatures
Have the owner or developer, contractor, project structural engineer, and building official sign and date the letter; the engineer also stamps it.
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Submit to the City
Submit the signed letter to the Community Development Department. Structural observation reports must be submitted before requesting final inspection.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Letter of Agreement for Structural Observation?
- It identifies the project plans covered by structural observation and records the agreement for the Structural Engineer of Record to perform observations and provide reports to the City of Fremont.
- Who signs the structural observation agreement?
- The form has signature and date lines for the owner or developer, contractor, project structural engineer, and building official. It says all named parties must sign before the building permit is issued.
- Do I need a notary for the Letter of Agreement for Structural Observation?
- No. The document has no notary block; the named parties sign and date it, and the project structural engineer also stamps it.
- How do I submit the signed agreement?
- The form lists the Community Development Department at 39550 Liberty Street, P.O. Box 5006, Fremont, CA 94537-5006. It also says structural observation reports must reach the City before final inspection is requested.