Shafter, CA · Kern County
Structural Observation Program
Project owners and design professionals use this form to submit a structural observation program, identify required observations, and designate the Structural Observer of Record.
What this form is
This form records the structural observation program for a building project, including the work to be observed, the responsible observer, and the construction stages for observations. The document says the program is submitted by the architect or engineer of record for approval before the building permit is issued. It asks users to identify applicable structural elements, describe the observations, and provide the observer’s name, signature, date, and registration details.
Who needs it
Project owners and design professionals use this form when structural observation is required for a project in Shafter.
How to submit it
The form lists the Building Department at 336 Pacific Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263, and the email [email protected]. It also lists a telephone number and fax number.
About notarization
This form is signed and dated without a notary; it also calls for the Structural Observer of Record’s seal, but identifies no notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the Structural Observation Program form.
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Complete the Project Details
Enter the owner, project name, and address, then check applicable observation items and describe the observations.
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Identify the Observer
Provide the Structural Observer of Record’s name, signature, date, and the requested registration information.
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Submit to the Building Department
Submit the program for approval before the building permit is issued, using the Building Department contact details listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Structural Observation Program form for?
- It records the structural work and construction stages requiring observation, identifies the responsible observer, and provides a description of the observations.
- Who completes this form?
- The document says the architect or engineer of record submits the observation program for approval. It also requests project and owner details and information about the Structural Observer of Record.
- Do I need a notary for the Structural Observation Program?
- No. The form is signed and dated without a notary. It calls for the Structural Observer of Record’s seal, but identifies no notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Structural Observation Program?
- The form lists the Building Department at 336 Pacific Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263, and [email protected]. Refer to the form for its listed contact details.