Special Inspection Program

The City of Bend collaborates with approved Special Inspection Agencies and Individual Special Inspectors to conduct specific special inspections. Please note that these inspections are not handled by our own inspectors. When applying for a building permit that needs special inspections, the Special Inspection Agency and the Individual Special Inspectors listed on the Special Inspections Agreement must be on our approved rosters or have applied for and received approval. 

The Special Inspection Program is utilized to ensure that the Building Safety Division can verify that Special Inspectors and Agencies have the right qualifications for the work they will inspect under Chapter 17 of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code. 

1. Determine Your Need
   • Does your project require special inspections?
   • Do you want to perform special inspections?
2. Check Approved Rosters
   • Look up the approved rosters for Special Inspection Agencies and Individual Special Inspectors.
3. Apply if Not Listed
   • If you or your agency are not on the approved rosters, you need to apply.
   • Remember, agency applications and individual applications are separate.
4. Administrative Review
   • We will review your application.
5. Approval and Eligibility
   • If approved, you will be added to the appropriate roster.
   • You will then be eligible to perform special inspections for City-permitted projects.

To apply to become an approved Special Inspection Agency or Individual with the City of Bend:

1Step: Download and fill out the appropriate application

• Agency Registration Application
  *NOTE: Agency’s must apply for a renewal in January of each calendar year.
• Individual Inspector Registration Application
  *NOTE: Individual’s must re-apply after an expiration of ICC Special Inspector Certification (or other accrediting agency)

2Step: Submit the completed application via email

• Email your completed application to:
  Assistant Building Official, Brad Mandal
  bmandal@bendoregon.gov

After review by our staff, you will be contacted concerning your application.

• Special Inspection Initiative Standard Operating Procedure
• Firestopping Special Inspectors:
  • For the Building Official to approve you, you will need to pass one of the listed Technical Examinations for Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints.

Please contact Brad Mandal, Assistant Building Official:
(541) 312-4901 or bmandal@bendoregon.gov