Who completes the Special Inspection and Testing Agreement?

The owner or owner’s agent, engineer or architect of record, and special inspector complete the schedule and its requirement acknowledgments. The document recommends that the contractor also sign if one has been selected.

When does the city require this agreement?

The document says two copies must be completed and submitted to the Building Division for review and approval before a permit can be issued.

How do I submit the Special Inspection and Testing Agreement?

Complete two copies of the attached schedule, including the requirement acknowledgments, and submit them to the Building Division for review and approval before a permit can be issued.

Do I need a notary for the Special Inspection and Testing Agreement?

No. The document calls for signatures and dates but does not require notarization or a sworn attachment.

Los Altos Hills, CA · Santa Clara County

No notary required

Special Inspection and Testing Agreement

This agreement and schedule is completed by project owners or agents, design professionals, and special inspectors for building projects requiring special inspections.

What this form is

Before a permit can be issued, the owner or owner’s agent, engineer or architect of record, and special inspector must complete two copies of the attached schedule, including its requirement acknowledgments, for Building Division review and approval. The document identifies project information and inspection or testing requirements, and includes responsibilities and signature sections for the owner, contractor, special inspector, and project engineer or architect.

Who needs it

Owners or their agents, the engineer or architect of record, and the special inspector complete the schedule for projects requiring special inspections.

How to submit it

Complete two copies of the schedule and submit them to the Building Division for review and approval before a permit can be issued.

About notarization

This agreement is signed without a notary; the document calls for signatures and dates but does not require a sworn attachment or notarized step.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Agreement
Download the Special Inspection and Testing Agreement and Schedule PDF.
2
Complete Two Copies
Fill in two copies of the schedule, including project details, inspection requirements, and acknowledgments.
3
Gather Required Signatures
Have the owner or agent, engineer or architect of record, and special inspector complete the agreement; the contractor is recommended to sign if selected.
4
Submit To The Building Division
Submit both completed copies to the Building Division for review and approval before a permit can be issued.

Frequently asked questions

Who completes the Special Inspection and Testing Agreement?: The owner or owner’s agent, engineer or architect of record, and special inspector complete the schedule and its requirement acknowledgments. The document recommends that the contractor also sign if one has been selected.
When does the city require this agreement?: The document says two copies must be completed and submitted to the Building Division for review and approval before a permit can be issued.
How do I submit the Special Inspection and Testing Agreement?: Complete two copies of the attached schedule, including the requirement acknowledgments, and submit them to the Building Division for review and approval before a permit can be issued.
Do I need a notary for the Special Inspection and Testing Agreement?: No. The document calls for signatures and dates but does not require notarization or a sworn attachment.

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