Windsor, CA · Sonoma County
Special Inspection and Testing Procedure
This procedure and its attached requirements and acknowledgement forms guide owners, contractors, and design professionals on special inspections for building permit projects.
What this form is
The document sets out special inspection and testing responsibilities for building permit projects that require them, including inspector approval, inspection records, reports, and final reporting. Before a permit is issued, the owner or the owner’s Engineer or Architect of record must read the policy and complete two copies of the Special Inspection Acknowledgement; the completed form becomes part of the approved construction documents. The attached requirements section identifies inspection types and asks project representatives to specify requirements and sign.
Who needs it
Owners or their agents for building permit projects requiring special inspection or testing must complete the acknowledgement, with the project team identifying applicable inspection requirements.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the acknowledgement asks responsible parties to print their names, sign, and date.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The PDF
Download the Special Inspection and Testing Procedure and review its policy and attached requirements.
- 2
Complete The Acknowledgement
The owner or the owner’s Engineer or Architect of record completes two copies of the Special Inspection Acknowledgement before permit issuance.
- 3
Identify Inspection Requirements
Specify applicable inspection and testing requirements and have the responsible parties complete the listed name, signature, and date fields.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Special Inspection and Testing Procedure?
- No. The document has no notary block; responsible parties print their names, sign, and date the acknowledgement.
- Who completes the Special Inspection Acknowledgement?
- The owner, or the Engineer or Architect of record acting as the owner’s agent, reads the policy and completes two copies before a permit is issued.
- What does the attached requirements section cover?
- It lists possible inspection and testing requirements, including concrete, masonry, structural steel, structural wood, geotechnical and fireproofing items, with spaces to specify requirements.
- How do I submit the procedure?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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