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Inspection Information

Special Inspection and Testing Form

Qualified Special Inspection Agencies
Special Inspection Joint Review Procedural Guidelines
Special Inspection Qualification Guidelines
Participating Jurisdiction's Contact Names
Renewal Qualification of Special Inspection Agencies

Field Inspection Areas (Map) & List of Building Inspection Supervisors
Stormwater & required Jobsite Mud Control –link to ESD
Inspection Records- Go to Online Permits
Housing or Code Enforcement Inspections- Call (408) 277-4528  9-4 M-F (separate division)

Handouts- General information

Required Inspections for Single Family Dwellings
To Schedule an Inspection   (408) 535-3555   7-5  M-F
Meter Survey (Utility Meter Re-Installation)
Pre-Final Electric Meter Release Requirements
Pre-Final Meter Release Application Form Certificate of Occupancy Procedure

Inspection Checklists

Building

  Reroof Inspections- Requirements     - Reroof Inspection Checklist
  Fireplace / Chimney Repair Inspection Checklist

Electrical

  Electrical Service Inspection Checklist
  Light, Switch Electrical Inspection Checklist
  Photovoltaic Checklist

Plumbing

  Property Line Clean-out Inspection Checklist   -  Drawing
  Sewer Replacement Inspection Checklist
  Repipe Inspection Checklist
  Water Service Change Inspection Checklist
  Water Heater Replacement Inspection Checklist
  Gas line Modification / Repair Inspection Checklist

Mechanical

  Decorative Fireplace Inspection Checklist
  Furnace Change Out Inspection Checklist
  Air Conditioning Inspection Checklist
  Exhaust Fans Inspection Checklist

Pools & Misc

  Required Inspections for Swimming Pools
  Portable Spa Inspection Checklist

Questions

Specific job or inspection: (408) 535-3555  7-4 M-F; ask for the Supervisor for your Inspection Area or a certain Inspector.

Note: The Supervisor’s direct phone number is also in the upper right-hand corner of your latest inspection slip.

General Questions: Inspector.Building@sanjoseca.gov or (408) 535-3555

Calls are generally returned within one business day.    Field Inspectors are in the office 7am-8am only.

 

 

Last Modified Date: 4/16/2008

 
 

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