What does the Statement of Required Special Inspections do?

It records project details and identifies applicable special inspection types and their extent. The owner and registered design professional in responsible charge also acknowledge responsibilities stated on the form.

Who completes the special inspections statement?

The registered design professional in responsible charge, acting as the owner's agent, may complete the statement. The form includes information and signatures for the owner or representative and the design professional.

Do I need a notary for the Statement of Required Special Inspections?

No. The owner and registered design professional sign and date the statement; it does not identify a notarized attachment or sworn step.

North Richland Hills, TX · Tarrant County

No notary required

Statement of Required Special Inspections

This statement identifies required special inspections for a building project and is completed by the owner or the registered design professional in responsible charge.

What this form is

The statement records project and permit details and identifies which types of special inspections apply, including whether inspections are continuous or periodic. The owner or the registered design professional in responsible charge may complete it as part of fulfilling the stated building code requirements. It also documents their acknowledgment that the owner is responsible for hiring inspectors and that a final report will be submitted at construction completion.

Who needs it

An owner or the registered design professional in responsible charge may complete this statement for a project with required special inspections.

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 statement is signed and dated without a notary; the owner and responsible design professional sign it, and no notarized attachment or sworn step is identified.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Statement
Download the Statement of Required Special Inspections PDF.
2
Complete Project Details
Enter the date, permit number, project name, address, and requested owner and design professional information.
3
Identify Applicable Inspections
Mark the applicable inspection types and extent, and review the acknowledgments about hiring inspectors and the final report.
4
Sign And Submit
The owner and registered design professional sign and date the statement, then submit it to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Statement of Required Special Inspections do?: It records project details and identifies applicable special inspection types and their extent. The owner and registered design professional in responsible charge also acknowledge responsibilities stated on the form.
Who completes the special inspections statement?: The registered design professional in responsible charge, acting as the owner's agent, may complete the statement. The form includes information and signatures for the owner or representative and the design professional.
Do I need a notary for the Statement of Required Special Inspections?: No. The owner and registered design professional sign and date the statement; it does not identify a notarized attachment or sworn step.
How do I submit the Statement of Required Special Inspections?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

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This Statement of Required Special Inspections doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.