Pittsburg, CA · Contra Costa County
Special Inspection and Testing Agreement
Owners or their representatives submit this agreement to Pittsburg’s Building Division to document special inspection and testing responsibilities for a project.
What this form is
Before permit issuance, the owner or representative completes and signs this agreement on the advice of the responsible project engineer or architect, then submits two copies to the Building Division for review and approval. The agreement records responsibilities for contractor notifications, testing samples, inspection reports, inspector qualifications, and required plan reviews. Before requesting final inspection, the special inspection agency must submit a statement confirming satisfactory completion of required inspections and testing.
Who needs it
An owner or representative submits it before permit issuance when a project requires special inspection or testing; the owner and general contractor also acknowledge its conditions.
How to submit it
Submit two copies to the Building Division, City of Pittsburg, Civic Center, 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565, for review and approval.
About notarization
This agreement is signed without a notary; the owner, project engineer or architect, special inspection agency, and primary contractor sign the agreement.
How to submit this form
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Download The Agreement
Download the Special Inspection and Testing Agreement PDF for your Pittsburg project.
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Complete And Sign
The owner or representative completes and signs the agreement on the advice of the responsible project engineer or architect.
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Gather Required Copies
Prepare two copies for Building Division review and approval.
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Submit To The Building Division
Submit both copies to the Building Division before permit issuance.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Special Inspection and Testing Agreement?
- No. The agreement has signature lines for the project engineer or architect, owner, special inspection agency, and primary contractor, but does not require a notary.
- How do I submit the Special Inspection and Testing Agreement?
- Submit two copies to the Building Division at Civic Center, 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565, for review and approval before permit issuance.
- When is this agreement submitted?
- The owner or representative completes, signs, and submits two copies to the Building Division before permit issuance.
- What must the special inspection agency submit before final inspection?
- Before a request for final inspection, the agency must submit a statement to the Building Division noting satisfactory completion of required inspections and testing.