Chico, CA · Butte County
Special Inspection, Structural Observation and Testing Agreement
Owners, design professionals, and contractors complete this agreement for building permit projects requiring special inspection, structural observation, or testing.
What this form is
This agreement documents special inspection, structural observation, and testing arrangements for a building permit project. When these services are required, the owner or the owner's agent must complete one copy before a permit can be issued; it becomes part of the approved construction documents. The form asks for project and owner details, a matrix of required inspections, and acknowledgments and signatures from the listed parties.
Who needs it
Owners or their agents complete this agreement for permit projects requiring special inspection or structural observation, with project professionals providing required information and signatures.
How to submit it
The form identifies the Community Development Department's Building Division. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This agreement is signed without a notary; the listed parties sign and date it, and no notarized attachment or sworn step is identified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Agreement
Download the Special Inspection, Structural Observation and Testing Agreement.
- 2
Complete Project Details
Enter the project name, address, parcel number, permit number, and owner name.
- 3
Complete The Inspection Matrix
Mark the special inspections that apply to the project and indicate whether they are continuous or periodic.
- 4
Gather Required Information
Complete the listed acknowledgments and signature lines; include the required matrix with the permit application.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed agreement to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Special Inspection, Structural Observation and Testing Agreement?
- It records inspection, structural observation, and testing arrangements for a building permit project and becomes part of the approved construction documents.
- Who completes this agreement?
- The owner or an engineer or architect acting as the owner's agent completes the agreement when special inspection or structural observation is required.
- Do I need a notary for this agreement?
- No. The listed parties sign and date the agreement; the document does not identify a notarized attachment or sworn step.
- How do I submit this agreement?
- The form identifies the Community Development Department's Building Division. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.