Bellingham, WA · Whatcom County
Special Inspection & Testing Agreement
This agreement records the special inspections and tests for a project and is completed by the owner, contractor, and inspection agency.
What this form is
This agreement records the types of special inspections and tests for a project, including whether they are periodic or continuous and the applicable IBC reference sections. The engineer or architect of record identifies special inspection requirements on the plans and specifications, and the agreement must receive Building Services Division approval before permit issuance. It asks for project, permit, company, approval, and inspection details and includes terms for the parties.
Who needs it
Owners, contractors, and inspection agencies involved in a project requiring special inspections complete and agree to the document’s terms.
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 without a notary; the signers acknowledge the terms and sign and date the agreement.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Agreement
Download the Special Inspection & Testing Agreement PDF.
- 2
Complete Project Details
Fill in the project address, permit number, project name, company, and inspection and testing details.
- 3
Review And Sign
Have the parties review the terms and sign and date the agreement.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed agreement to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Special Inspection & Testing Agreement?
- It records the types of special inspections and tests planned for a project and includes terms for the owner, contractor, and inspection agency.
- Who completes this agreement?
- The form identifies the owner, contractor, and inspection agency as parties to the agreement. The signers acknowledge that they have read and agree to its terms.
- Do I need a notary for the Special Inspection & Testing Agreement?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the signers acknowledge the terms and sign and date the agreement.
- How do I submit the Special Inspection & Testing Agreement?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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