Engineer Affidavit Letter for Missed Building Inspections
Affidavit letters are used when a project has an open permit and a required inspection was missed during construction. Instead of reopening finished walls, floors, or ceilings, a licensed engineer can review the work and provide an affidavit letter verifying that the work complies with applicable building standards.
This letter is submitted to the local building department to help close out permit inspections without destructive removal of completed finishes.
Common Situations
Missed rough framing inspections
Missed rough plumbing or electrical inspections
Work completed before inspection was scheduled
Inspection cannot occur without opening finished areas
Service Includes
Review of project scope and permit records
Engineer review of construction work (based on photos, documentation, or site visit if required)
Preparation of Engineer Affidavit Letter
Documentation formatted for building department submission
Important Notes
Acceptance of affidavit letters is at the discretion of the local building department
Some jurisdictions may still require partial exposure of work
Additional engineering review or site visit may increase cost
