Campbell, CA · Santa Clara County
Request for Alternative Materials, Design, or Methods of Construction
Design professionals use this request to seek a City of Campbell Building Official determination on alternative materials, design, or construction methods for a project.
What this form is
This request is for design professionals seeking a Building Official determination on proposed alternative materials, design, or methods of construction for a project. It asks for the permit number, project address, building and occupancy details, and the requester's contact information. The requester must describe relevant code sections and exceptions, explain the proposed alternative, and include the design professional's stamp and signature.
Who needs it
An architect, designer, or engineer requesting a Building Official determination for proposed alternative materials, design, or construction methods needs this request.
How to submit it
Submit a letter on company letterhead to the Building Inspection Division at 70 North First Street, Campbell, CA 95008-1423. The form lists [email protected] as an email contact.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the design professional includes a stamp and signature, and no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.
How to submit this form
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Download the Request
Download the City of Campbell request for alternative materials, design, or methods of construction.
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Complete the Project Details
Provide the permit number, project address, building details, and the requesting professional's contact information.
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Describe the Proposed Alternative
Explain the relevant code sections and exceptions and describe the proposed alternative. Include the design professional's stamp and signature.
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Submit the Request
Send a letter on company letterhead to the Building Inspection Division at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the alternative materials, design, or methods request for?
- It asks the Building Official for a determination on proposed alternative materials, design, or methods of construction for a project.
- What information does the request ask for?
- It asks for project and building details, requester contact information, relevant code sections and exceptions, a description of the proposed alternative, and the design professional's stamp and signature.
- Do I need a notary for the alternative materials request?
- No. The request is signed without a notary; it calls for the design professional's stamp and signature and specifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the alternative materials request?
- Submit a letter on company letterhead to the Building Inspection Division at 70 North First Street, Campbell, CA 95008-1423. The form lists [email protected] as an email contact.