Auburn, CA · Placer County
Special Inspection, Structural Observation and Testing Agreement
This agreement documents required special inspections, structural observations, and testing for building permit projects, and is completed by the owner or the owner's agent.
What this form is
For projects requiring special inspection or testing, the owner, engineer, or architect acting as the owner's agent must complete two copies before a permit can be issued. The agreement records project and permit details, identifies applicable inspections and testing, and includes signature lines for the owner, contractor, design professional, geotechnical engineer, fabricator, and inspection agency. The completed agreement becomes part of the approved construction documents.
Who needs it
Owners, engineers, or architects acting as the owner's agent need this agreement for projects requiring special inspection, structural observation, or testing.
How to submit it
Complete two copies before permit issuance. The form identifies the City of Auburn Building Department at 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603, and lists [email protected].
About notarization
This agreement is signed without a notary; the signer completes the applicable signature and date fields, and no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Agreement
Download the Special Inspection, Structural Observation and Testing Agreement.
- 2
Complete Two Copies
Enter the project and permit details, mark applicable inspections, and complete the relevant signature and date fields.
- 3
Gather Project Documents
Identify the SSI or SSO information and applicable inspection agency details requested by the form.
- 4
Submit Before Permit Issuance
Complete two copies before the permit can be issued; the form lists the City of Auburn Building Department's address and email.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Special Inspection Agreement?
- No. This agreement has signature and date fields but no notary block or notarized attachment is identified.
- Who completes the Special Inspection Agreement?
- The owner, engineer, or architect of record acting as the owner's agent completes two copies when the project requires special inspection or testing.
- How do I submit the Special Inspection Agreement?
- Complete two copies before permit issuance. The form lists the City of Auburn Building Department at 1225 Lincoln Way and [email protected].
- What information does the agreement request?
- It requests project and permit details, identifies applicable special inspections and testing, and provides signature fields for the owner, contractor, design professionals, fabricator, and inspection agency.