Inspections

Inspection Scheduling

NOTICE:  Beginning January 1, 2027, all inspections will need to be called in by 3:00 pm the day before the inspections.

Inspections must be called in to the Inspection Line at 208-455-4605.  Inspections must be called in by 7:00 AM for same day inspections. All inspections called in after 7:00 AM will be scheduled for the following day, effective immediately. Permits must be paid for and issued prior to scheduling of inspections can occur.

All projects should be ready for inspection at the time of the request. Any project that is not ready for inspection at the time of the request, should be scheduled for the following business day to avoid any possible re-inspection fees. In the event that a project is not ready when the inspector arrives, the inspection will need to be rescheduled for the following business day. Please call the office as early as possible to cancel any inspections that will not be ready.

Depending on the number of inspections on a given day, inspectors will continue their efforts to accommodate with scheduled concrete pours, and unusual situations that require our services on a timelier schedule. When scheduling a time for a concrete pour, please make sure that the project is ready at the requested time, to avoid rescheduling for the next business day.

Special Inspection Policy

Special inspections and tests shall be required where specified by the adopted International Building Code, approved construction documents, or as required by the Building Official in accordance with applicable code provisions.

The requirements of this policy apply to commercial and other buildings and structures subject to IBC Chapter 17.

Special inspections shall be performed by an approved special inspection agency(PDF, 63KB) .  Special inspections may include, but are not limited to:

  • Structural steel construction
  • Concrete construction.
  • Masonry construction.
  • Wood construction.
  • Soils and foundation preparation.
  • Deep foundations.
  • Driven and cast-in-place piles.
  • Sprayed fire-resistant materials.
  • Smoke-control systems.
  • Fire-resistant penetrations and joints.
  • Special inspections for seismic resistance, where applicable.
  • Special inspections for wind resistance, where applicable.
  • Testing of materials and construction components.

Special inspections shall be performed in accordance with the approved Statement of Special Inspections, approved construction documents, and applicable provisions of IBC Chapter 17.

Inspections shall be performed as follows:

Continuous Special Inspection: The special inspector shall be present during the performance of the activity or work requiring inspection.

Periodic Special Inspection: The special inspector shall be present at appropriate intervals to observe the work being performed and determine compliance with approved construction documents and applicable code requirements.

The special inspection agency shall coordinate inspection schedules with the contractor to ensure inspections occur before the work is concealed or covered.

Manufactured Home Inspection Policy

Section 110.1 of the International Building Code requires all work to remain exposed for inspection. Therefore, skirting is not permitted to be installed until Setbacks, Block & Tie, Electrical and Plumbing inspections have been approved. Once approved, and skirting, steps, landings, underfloor ventilation, and address numbers have been installed, a final inspection may be requested.

Note:  Any newly installed or replaced mechanical equipment shall require the appropriate permits and inspection. Any additions, porches, carports, or decks do require separate permits and inspections.

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