A statement of special inspections (PDF) is submitted as a condition for permit issuance in accordance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. It includes a schedule of special inspections applicable to the project.

Records & Process

The special inspections engineer of record shall keep records of specified special inspections and testing and shall furnish copies of inspection and testing reports to the Building Inspector's Office and to the appropriate registered design professionals of record. Discrepancies from the approved plans and specifications and code violations observed during the conduct of special inspections services shall be brought to the immediate attention of the contractor for correction and to the attention of Building Inspector's Office and to the appropriate registered design professionals of record.

A final report of special inspections documenting completion of specified special inspections and correction of any discrepancies and observed code violations noted in the inspection and testing reports shall be submitted to and approved by Building Inspector's Office prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.