San Gabriel, CA · Los Angeles County
Structural Observation Program and Designation of the Structural Observer
This form records a project’s structural observation program and designates the person or firm responsible for structural observation.
What this form is
Use this form to identify the project address, work description, owner, architect, engineer of record, and designated structural observer. It includes declarations for the owner and, if the observer differs from the architect or engineer of record, that professional. The form lists structural elements and observation items, with a note that only checked items are required.
Who needs it
Owners and project professionals use this form to designate a structural observer and identify the structural observation items for a project.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the owner and, when applicable, architect or engineer sign and date their declarations.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Structural Observation Program and Designation of the Structural Observer form.
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Complete Project Details
Enter the project address, work description, owner, architect, engineer of record, and structural observer details.
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Mark Observation Items
Identify the applicable structural observation items; the form states that only checked items are required.
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Sign And Date
Have the owner sign and date the declaration. The architect or engineer of record also signs if the observer is different.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed form to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Structural Observation Program form do?
- It identifies project details, names the person or firm responsible for structural observation, and lists observation items; only checked items are required.
- Who signs the structural observation form?
- The owner signs a declaration. The architect or engineer of record also signs a declaration if the designated structural observer is different from that professional.
- Do I need a notary for the Structural Observation Program form?
- No. The owner and, when applicable, architect or engineer sign and date their declarations; the form does not call for notarization.
- How do I submit the Structural Observation Program form?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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