Benicia, CA · Solano County
Special Inspection and Testing Form
This form records special inspection and testing responsibilities for a Benicia building permit and is completed by the design professional, contractor, or property owner.
What this form is
The form documents the approved agency for required special inspections and testing, along with acknowledgments from the design professional, contractor, and property owner. The owner or authorized agent must arrange for an approved agency before a permit can be issued. The form also identifies compliance documents and structural observation statements that must be submitted before final inspection when applicable.
Who needs it
Owners or authorized agents applying for a building permit that requires special inspections or testing, along with the responsible design professional and contractor, use this form.
How to submit it
At application, select an approved agency from the dropdown list; contact Building Safety staff at [email protected] if the agency is not recognized. Upload applicable items to permit center attachments before final inspection.
About notarization
The form is signed and dated without a notary; it also calls for statements and compliance documents, but does not say those materials must be sworn or notarized.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Special Inspection and Testing Form for your Benicia building permit.
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Complete The Form
Enter the permit and site details, identify the approved agency, and complete the applicable acknowledgment and signature sections.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Prepare the applicable statement of special inspections and any required compliance documents or structural observation statements.
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Submit To The City
Select an approved agency at application and upload applicable items to permit center attachments before final inspection.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Special Inspection and Testing Form for?
- It records the approved agency for required special inspections and testing and acknowledgments from the design professional, contractor, and property owner.
- Who completes this form?
- The form includes signature sections for the design professional in responsible charge or an approved qualified person, the contractor or owner-builder, and the property owner.
- Do I need a notary for the Special Inspection and Testing Form?
- No. The form is signed and dated without a notary. It calls for statements and compliance documents but does not say they must be sworn or notarized.
- How do I submit the Special Inspection and Testing Form?
- At application, select an approved agency from the dropdown list. Contact Building Safety staff at [email protected] if the agency is not recognized; upload applicable items to permit center attachments before final inspection.
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