Union City, CA · Alameda County
Special Inspection and Testing Agreement
Property owners or their representatives submit this agreement and structural tests schedule to Union City’s Building Division for projects requiring special inspection or testing.
What this form is
Before a permit can be issued, the owner or representative completes and submits two copies of this agreement and the structural tests schedule to the Building Division for review and approval. The form identifies the project, inspection agency, responsible parties, and required tests or inspections. It also records acknowledgments and signatures from the owner, agency representative, project architect or engineer, contractor, and Chief Building Official.
Who needs it
Owners or their representatives submit this agreement for projects requiring special inspection or testing under the currently adopted California Building Code.
How to submit it
Submit two copies to the Union City Building Division at 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CA 94587. The form lists [email protected] and 510-675-5313 for contact.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Agreement
Download the Special Inspection and Testing Agreement and its structural tests schedule.
- 2
Complete The Project Details
Enter the permit and job information, identify the inspection agency, and mark the applicable tests and inspections.
- 3
Gather The Required Schedule
Complete the structural tests schedule included with the agreement and obtain the required project-party acknowledgments and signatures.
- 4
Submit Two Copies
Submit two copies to the Union City Building Division for review and approval before a permit can be issued.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Special Inspection and Testing Agreement?
- It records the project’s inspection agency, selected tests and inspections, and acknowledgments from the responsible parties. The Building Division reviews it with the structural tests schedule before issuing a permit.
- Who submits this agreement?
- The owner or the owner’s representative completes and submits two copies, on the advice of the responsible project engineer or architect. The form also has signature lines for other project parties.
- Do I need a notary for the Special Inspection and Testing Agreement?
- No. This document is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Special Inspection and Testing Agreement?
- Submit two copies to the Union City Building Division at 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CA 94587. The form also lists [email protected] and 510-675-5313 for contact.