Newport Beach, CA · Orange County
Building Height Certification
Surveyors of record use this form to certify project roof elevations and whether a building complies with City-approved plans.
What this form is
The surveyor of record completes this certification for a project, using the City-approved plan and original topographic survey to report approved and actual elevations for roof ridges, flat roofs, parapets, or guardrails. The form records whether the project complies with City-approved plans and requests an explanation of any deviation. Provide the original to the inspector before roof framing inspection.
Who needs it
The surveyor of record for a project completes the form and provides the original to the inspector before roof framing inspection.
How to submit it
Provide the original copy to the inspector before roof framing inspection. The form lists the Building Division at 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92658-8915.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the surveyor or civil engineer must provide a wet stamp and signature and date the certification.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Building Height Certification.
- 2
Complete The Certification
Enter the project address and building permit numbers, elevation information, and compliance status.
- 3
Add Supporting Details
Explain any deviation from City-approved plans on the back; include additional elevation points if needed.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Have the surveyor or civil engineer provide a wet stamp and signature, then provide the original to the inspector before roof framing inspection.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Building Height Certification report?
- It records approved and actual elevations for roof ridges, flat roofs, parapets, or guardrails and states whether the project complies with City-approved plans.
- Who completes this form?
- The surveyor of record completes the certification using the City-approved plan and original topographic survey. A surveyor or civil engineer must provide a wet stamp and signature.
- How do I submit the Building Height Certification?
- Provide the original copy to the inspector before roof framing inspection, as directed on the form.
- Do I need a notary for the Building Height Certification?
- No. This document is signed without a notary, but the surveyor or civil engineer must provide a wet stamp and signature and date the certification.
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