Palo Alto Municipal Code Part 6 Local Modifications to CHAPTER 7 - INSTALLER AND SPECIAL INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS

Section 702.2 of Chapter 7 of the California Green Building Standards Code is amended to read:

702.2 Green building special inspection. When required by the enforcing agency, the owner or responsible entity acting as the owner’s agent shall employ one or more Green Building Special Inspectors to provide inspection or other duties necessary to substantiate compliance with this code. Green Building Special Inspectors shall demonstrate competence to the satisfaction of the enforcing agency for the particular type of inspection or task to be performed. In addition to other certifications or qualifications acceptable to the enforcing agency, the following certifications or education may be considered by the enforcing agency when evaluating the qualifications of a Special Inspector. The City shall maintain a list of pre-approved Special Inspectors in accordance with this section. The owner shall contract a Special Inspector from the pre-approved list meeting one of the following:

• 1. Certification by a national or regional green building program:

• ICC Certified CALGreen Inspector/Plans Examiner

• 2. Other programs acceptable to the enforcing agency.

Note: Special Inspectors shall be independent entities with no financial interest in the materials or the project they are inspecting for compliance with this code.

(Ord. 5678 § 2 (part), 2025)