San Clemente, CA · Orange County
Special Inspection Form
This form identifies project details and the special inspections or structural observations associated with building work in San Clemente.
What this form is
The Special Inspection Form records the project address, permit number, and project team, and identifies applicable inspection categories such as concrete, piles, structural steel, and masonry. It also includes soils and concrete requirements, including a direction to submit a stamped and signed geotechnical field memo before foundation inspection. The form refers readers to an attached structural observation form when structural observation is required.
Who needs it
Building project owners and their project teams can use this form to identify applicable special inspections and structural observations.
How to submit it
The form lists the City of San Clemente Building Division at 910 Calle Negocio, Suite 100, San Clemente, CA 92673, and [email protected]. It also says to submit a stamped and signed geotechnical field memo before foundation inspection.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the referenced attached structural observation form is not described as notarized or sworn, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Special Inspection Form for your building project.
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Complete Project Details
Fill in the project address, permit number, and listed project team members.
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Identify Inspection Categories
Review the listed categories and indicate applicable inspections or structural observations.
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Gather Referenced Materials
If structural observation is required, refer to the attached structural observation form; submit the geotechnical field memo before foundation inspection.
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Contact The Building Division
Use the Building Division address or email printed on the form for submission information.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the Special Inspection Form request?
- It asks for the project address, permit number, property owner, architect, engineer, and plans examiner, and provides categories for inspection selections.
- When does the form require a geotechnical field memo?
- The form says to submit a field memo stamped and signed by a licensed geotechnical engineer before foundation inspection.
- Do I need a notary for the Special Inspection Form?
- No. This document is signed without a notary. The referenced attached structural observation form is not described as notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Special Inspection Form?
- The form lists the Building Division address and email. It separately directs you to submit the stamped and signed geotechnical field memo before foundation inspection.
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This Special Inspection Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another San Clemente form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.