Beachwood, OH · Cuyahoga County
Footer Certification
Registered surveyors and city engineers complete this certification to document footing conditions and conformance with an approved topographic survey.
What this form is
This form records a registered surveyor’s findings after checking footing forms at a property, including building footprint conformance, setbacks, footer elevation, and erosion-protection measures. It also provides space for additional notes and records conformance with an approved topographic survey and the City Engineer’s authorization to proceed. The form states that completed copies must be submitted to the Beachwood Building Department.
Who needs it
A registered surveyor completing the footing-form check and the City Engineer providing authorization to proceed use this certification.
How to submit it
Submit completed copies to the Beachwood Building Department, as stated on the form; it provides no address, email, or online submission option.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the registered surveyor and City Engineer sign and date it, and no sworn attachment is identified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Footer Certification PDF.
- 2
Complete The Certification
Enter the property address and footing findings, including footprint conformance, setbacks, footer elevation, and site protection.
- 3
Add Signatures And Notes
Complete the additional notes and survey information, then obtain the registered surveyor’s and City Engineer’s signatures and date.
- 4
Submit Copies
Submit completed copies to the Beachwood Building Department, as directed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Footer Certification record?
- It records footing-form findings, including footprint conformance, setbacks, footer elevation, silt fence and inlet protection, and conformance with an approved topographic survey.
- Who completes the Footer Certification?
- The form identifies a registered surveyor as the person checking the footing forms and a City Engineer as the signer for authorization to proceed.
- How do I submit the Footer Certification?
- The form says completed copies must be submitted to the Beachwood Building Department. It does not list an address, email, or online submission option.
- Do I need a notary for the Footer Certification?
- No. This form is signed without a notary; the registered surveyor and City Engineer sign and date it, and no sworn attachment is identified.