Suisun City, CA · Solano County
Special Inspections And Structural Observations
This form sets out special inspection and structural observation requirements for a building project and is completed by the project’s A/E and permittee.
What this form is
The form identifies the special inspections or structural observations required for a project and names the testing agency, structural observer, or approved fabricator for each applicable item. When special inspection is required, the owner or the Architect or Engineer of Record completes Part 1 and submits two copies to the Building Department for approval before a building permit is issued. The permittee completes Part 2, and the listed parties sign Part 3.
Who needs it
Owners or their Architect or Engineer of Record and permittees use this form when special inspections or structural observations are required for a building project.
How to submit it
The A/E submits two copies of the inspection program to the Building Department for approval before a building permit is issued. Part 3 may be completed before permit issuance or submitted for approval before requesting an inspection.
About notarization
This form is signed without a notary; it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step, and the required parties sign and date it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Special Inspections and Structural Observations form.
- 2
Complete Part 1
The A/E fills in project details, selects applicable inspection items, and identifies the responsible agency or observer.
- 3
Complete Parts 2 And 3
The permittee selects an option in Part 2; the owner, contractor, and testing agency sign and date Part 3.
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Submit To The Building Department
The A/E submits two copies for approval before building permit issuance; Part 3 may be submitted before requesting an inspection.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Special Inspections and Structural Observations form for?
- It records the inspections or structural observations required for a building project and identifies the testing agency, structural observer, or approved fabricator.
- Who completes this form?
- The owner or Architect or Engineer of Record completes Part 1. The permittee completes Part 2, and the owner, contractor, and testing agency sign Part 3.
- How do I submit the Special Inspections and Structural Observations form?
- The A/E submits two copies of the inspection program to the Building Department for approval before a building permit is issued. Part 3 may be submitted before requesting an inspection.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- No. This form has no notarized attachment or sworn step; the required parties sign and date it.