Building Inspections

Note: City Approved Plans must be on the site for Inspector use during inspections.

New Residential Construction/ADU's and Additions

• Public Works (PW) Subgrade Approval* (if within a hillside zone)
• Footing Inspection (excavated piers, trenches, forms in place, required reinforcing steel in place, prior to placing concrete)
• Foundation Inspection (forms in place, required reinforcing steel in place, prior to placing concrete)
• Energy Efficiency* Inspection (if slab on grade - rigid insulation)(foundation/sill plate seal)
• Wall Bracing Inspection (bracing, sheathing, attachments in place, prior to weather barrier installation)
• Framing/Rough-in Inspection (roof, framing, firestopping, draftstopping, bracing in place, air sealing, and all trade rough-in inspections are approved)
• Energy Efficiency Inspection (air sealing, insulation, windows, after framing/rough-in, prior to gypsum board installation)
• Other* Inspection (such as for soffit/exterior cladding/roofing for fire protection if in WUI zone, or walls/projections closer than 3 ft. to property line)
• Public Works (PW) Occupancy Approval* (if within a hillside zone)
• Planning Inspection* (Zoning)(if within historic district)
• Final Inspection (once everything is completed, prior to occupancy)

New Residential Townhouses/Duplexes

• Public Works (PW) Subgrade Approval* (if within a hillside zone)
• Footing Inspection (excavated piers, trenches, forms in place, required reinforcing steel in place, prior to placing concrete)
• Foundation Inspection (forms in place, required reinforcing steel in place, prior to placing concrete)
• Conference Inspection (review fire related walls/draft stop construction, fire and smoke rated penetrations, pre-rock prior to vertical construction)
• Energy Efficiency* Inspection (if slab on grade - rigid insulation)(foundation/sill plate seal)
• Wall Cover Inspection (for fire rated walls, base layer attachment and then face layer attachment)
• Wall Bracing Inspection (bracing, sheathing, attachments in place, prior to weather barrier installation)
• Framing/Rough-in Inspection (roof, framing, firestopping, draftstopping, bracing in place, air sealing, and all trade rough-in inspections are approved)
• Energy Efficiency Inspection (air sealing, insulation, windows, after framing/rough-in, prior to gypsum board installation)
• Other* Inspection (such as for soffit/exterior cladding/roofing for fire protection if in WUI zone, or walls/projections closer than 3 ft. to property line)
• Public Works (PW) Occupancy Approval* (if within a hillside zone)
• Planning Inspection* (Zoning)(if within historic district or per planning conditions)
• Final Inspection (once everything is completed, prior to occupancy)

Interior Remodel - Single-family Dwellings/Duplexes/Townhouses/ADU

• Framing/Rough-in Inspection (roof, framing, firestopping, draftstopping, bracing in place, air sealing, and all trade rough-in inspections are approved)
• Energy Efficiency* Inspection (air sealing, insulation, windows, after framing/rough-in, prior to gypsum board installation)
• Final Inspection (once everything is completed, prior to occupancy)

Detached Accessory Structures Greater than 200 Square Feet

• Public Works (PW) Subgrade Approval* (if within a hillside zone)
• Footing Inspection (excavated piers, trenches, forms in place, required reinforcing steel in place, prior to placing concrete)
• Foundation Inspection (forms in place, required reinforcing steel in place, prior to placing concrete)
• Energy Efficiency* Inspection (if slab on grade and space is being conditioned - rigid insulation and foundation/sill plate seal)
• Wall Bracing Inspection (bracing, sheathing, attachments in place, prior to weather barrier installation)
• Framing/Rough-in Inspection (roof, framing, firestopping, draftstopping, bracing in place, air sealing if conditioned, and all trade rough-in inspections are approved)
• Energy Efficiency* Inspection (air sealing, insulation, windows, after framing/rough-in, prior to gypsum board installation)
• Other* Inspection (such as for soffit/exterior cladding/roofing for fire protection if in WUI zone, or walls/projections closer than 3 ft. to property line)
• Public Works (PW) Occupancy Approval* (if within a hillside zone)
• Planning Inspection* (Zoning)(if within historic district)
• Final Inspection (once everything is completed, prior to occupancy)

New Multi-Family Buildings, Addition, or Alteration

• Public Works (PW) Subgrade Approval* (if within a hillside zone or if required)
• Footing Inspection (excavated piers, trenches, forms in place, required reinforcing steel in place, prior to placing concrete)
• Foundation Inspection (forms in place, required reinforcing steel in place, prior to placing concrete)
• Energy Efficiency* Inspection (if slab on grade - rigid insulation)(foundation sill plate seal)
• Conference Inspection (review fire rated walls/draft stop construction, fire and smoke rated penetrations, pre-rock prior to vertical construction)
• Wall Bracing Inspection (bracing, sheathing, attachments in place, prior to weather barrier installation)
• Wall Cover Inspection (for fire rated walls, base layer attachment and then face layer attachment)
• Framing/Rough-in Inspection (roof, framing, firestopping, draftstopping, bracing in place, air sealing, and all trade rough-in inspections are approved)
• Fire and Smoke Penetrations Inspection (rated/listed joints, penetrations in rated assemblies)
• Energy Efficiency Inspection (air sealing, insulation, windows, after framing/rough-in, prior to gypsum board installation)
• Other* Inspection (such as for soffit/exterior cladding/roofing for fire protection if in WUI zone, or walls/projections close to property line)
• Public Works (PW) Drainage Inspection (drainage systems)
• Public Works (PW) Streetlights* Inspection (if streetlights installed)
• Planning Inspection (Zoning)(if within historic district, per planning conditions, design, site, landscaping)
• Fire-Fire Life Safety (Fire Inspector) (sprinklers, alarms, egress, fire access, hydrants)
• Final Inspection (once everything is completed, prior to occupancy)

New Commercial Construction, Addition, or Alteration

• Public Works (PW) Subgrade Approval* (if within a hillside zone or if required)
• Footing Inspection (excavated piers, trenches, forms in place, required reinforcing steel in place, prior to placing concrete)
• Foundation Inspection (forms in place, required reinforcing steel in place, prior to placing concrete)
• Energy Efficiency* Inspection (if slab on grade - rigid insulation)(foundation sill plate seal)
• Conference* Inspection (review fire rated walls/draft stop construction, fire and smoke rated penetrations, pre-rock prior to vertical construction)
• Concrete Slab* Inspection (elevated slabs on deck/post-tension, prior to placing concrete)
• Wall Bracing Inspection (bracing, sheathing, attachments in place, prior to weather barrier installation)
• Framing/Rough-in Inspection (roof, framing, firestopping, draftstopping, bracing in place, air sealing, and all trade rough-in inspections are approved)
• Other* Inspection (such as for soffit/exterior cladding/roofing for fire protection if in WUI zone, or walls/projections close to property line)
• Fire and Smoke Penetrations Inspection (rated/listed joints, penetrations in rated assemblies)
• Energy Efficiency Inspection (air sealing, insulation, windows, after framing/rough-in, prior to gypsum board installation)
• Ceiling Grid* Inspection (if installing a grid ceiling, bracing, prior to ceiling panels installed)
• Public Works (PW) Drainage Inspection (drainage systems)
• Public Works (PW) Streetlights* Inspection (if streetlights installed)
• Planning Inspection (Zoning)(if within historic district, per planning conditions, design, site, landscaping)
• Fire-Fire Life Safety (Fire Inspector) (sprinklers, alarms, egress, fire access, hydrants)
• Final Inspection (once everything is completed, prior to occupancy)

*Asterisks indicate inspections that MAY be required (or can be requested) depending on the scope of work in the permit. This will be dependent on the design, location, and construction of the building/structure.

Additional notes:

• Separate Trade Inspections are to occur under separate Trade Permits (plumbing, mechanical, electrical, fire, erosion) during construction and are to be completed prior to Final Inspection of the building permit.
• If project is within a floodplain, elevation certificates shall be submitted to Planning for approval upon submittal of application, prior to Framing/Rough-in Inspection, and prior to Final Inspection of the building permit.
• Where applicable, separate inspections from separate agencies, such as Central District Health Department (for food service or food storage), Ada County Highway District (ACHD)(for streets other than state highways), or Idaho Transportation Department (ITD)(for state highways), shall occur prior to Final Inspection of the building permit.

Note: City Approved Plans must be on the site for Inspector use during inspections.

Homeowner Permit, New Residential Construction, Residential Addition or Alteration

• Temporary Service* Inspection (temporary service connection)(separate permit required)
• Other* Inspection (may be used for anything not listed, provide notes or description in comment box on request)
• Conference Inspection (prior to starting electrical work)
• Rough-in Inspection (after conference completed, prior to covering anything)
• Rough-in-Permanent Service Inspection (cover permanent service connection)
• Permanent Service Inspection (permanent service connection)
• Final Inspection (once everything is completed)

Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems Permits

• Other* Inspection (may be used for anything not listed, provide notes or description in comment box on request)
• Conference* Inspection (if wanting a conference to discuss installation with inspector)
• Rough-in Inspection (prior to start, PV equipment and Boise City approved plans on site, verify listing and labeling)
• Final Inspection (once everything is completed)

Contractor New Residential Construction, Residential Addition or Alteration, Permits

• Temporary Service* Inspection (temporary service connection)(separate permit required)
• Other* Inspection (may be used for anything not listed, provide notes or description in comment box on request)
• Conference* Inspection (if wanting a conference to discuss installation with inspector)
• Rough-in Inspection (prior to covering anything)
• Rough-in-Permanent Service Inspection (cover permanent service connection)
• Permanent Service Inspection (permanent service connection)
• Final Inspection (once everything is completed)

Contractor New Commercial Construction, Addition, or Alteration, and Multi-Family Permits

• Temporary Service* Inspection (temporary service connection)(separate permit required)
• Other* Inspection (may be used for anything not listed, provide notes or description in comment box on request)
• Conference* Inspection (if wanting a conference to discuss installation with inspector)
• Rough-in Inspection (prior to covering anything, can be done in phases)
• Rough-in-Permanent Service Inspection (cover permanent service connection)
• Permanent Service Inspection (permanent service connection)
• Elevator/Escalator* Inspection (for wiring methods, service gear, overcurrent devices, service light, etc.)(Other mechanical operations are to be inspected by the State of Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses)
• Final Inspection (once everything is completed)

Sign Permits

• Other* Inspection (may be used for anything not listed, provide notes or description in comment box on request)
• Conference* Inspection (if wanting a conference to discuss installation with inspector)
• Rough-in* Inspection (prior to covering wiring installation)
• Final Inspection (once everything is completed)

*Asterisks indicate inspections that MAY be required (or can be requested) depending on the scope of work in the permit. This will be dependent on the design, location, system, equipment, etc, installed.

Note: City Approved Plans must be on the site for Inspector use during inspections.

New Residential Construction/Residential Additions or Alterations (only if within 50 feet of the Boise River or tributary, Hillside New Residential, or Residential Rough Grading

• Site Preparation Inspection (scheduled by contractor/ESC Responsible Person during site mobilization, prior to significant grading/earthwork. BMPs should be installed prior to earthwork and scheduling this inspection)
• General Inspection (are automatically scheduled by the City of Boise between the Site Preparation Inspection and the Site Final Inspection - every 21 days for site priority ranking of Medium, or every 14 days for site priority rating of High)
• Conference* Inspection (if wanting a conference to discuss the site or installations with inspector)
• Site Final Inspection (scheduled by contractor/ESC Responsible Person at the end of construction when the project has been landscaped/stabilized, cleaned up, and temporary controls have been removed)

New Residential Construction (not in hillside or near river)

• General Inspection (are automatically scheduled by the City of Boise - every 35 days for site priority ranking of Low, or if a complaint is received)

New Commercial Construction/Additions, New Multi-Family, Tenant Improvements (with exterior work and >500 sq. feet ground floor addition), Commercial Grading/Drainage with Utilities, Commercial Rough Grading, or Demolition

• Site Preparation Inspection (scheduled by contractor/ESC Responsible Person during site mobilization, prior to significant grading/earthwork. BMPs should be installed prior to earthwork and scheduling this inspection)
• General Inspection (are automatically scheduled by the City of Boise between the Site Preparation Inspection and the Site Final Inspection - every 21 days for site priority ranking of Medium, or every 14 days for site priority rating of High)
• Conference* Inspection (if wanting a conference to discuss the site or installations with inspector)
• Site Final Inspection (scheduled by contractor/ESC Responsible Person at the end of construction when the project has been landscaped/stabilized, cleaned up, and temporary controls have been removed)

*Asterisks indicate inspections that MAY be required (or can be requested) depending on the scope of work in the permit. This will be dependent on the design, location, systems, BMPs, etc, installed.

Note: City Approved Plans must be on the site for Inspector use during inspections.

Fire Alarm Permit

• Rough-in* Inspection (prior to anything being covered)
• Conference* Inspection (if wanting a conference to discuss testing or installation with inspector)
• Final Inspection (once everything is tested and completed)

Fire Alarm Quick Permit

• Rough-in* Inspection (prior to anything being covered)
• Conference* Inspection (if wanting a conference to discuss testing or installation with inspector)
• Final Inspection (once everything is tested and completed)

Fire Sprinkler Permit

• Rough-in* Inspection (prior to anything being covered)
• Supply Line Flush* Inspection (if system has new underground, and not permitted separately)
• Rough-in/Hydro Inspection (can be done separately or as one inspection)
• Conference* Inspection (if wanting a conference to discuss testing or installation with inspector)
• Final Inspection (once everything is tested and completed)

Fire Sprinkler Quick Permit

• Rough-in Inspection (prior to anything being covered)
• Supply Line Flush* Inspection (if system has new underground, and not permitted separately)
• Rough-in/Hydro* Inspection (if for underground piping)
• Conference* Inspection (if wanting a conference to discuss testing or installation with inspector)
• Final Inspection (once everything is tested and completed)

Hood Fire Extinguishing System Permit

• Rough-in* Inspection (if for hood or paint booth with fire sprinkler or clean agent, prior to anything being covered)
• Supply Line Flush* Inspection (if fire sprinkler is used with new underground)
• Rough-in/Hydro* Inspection (if hood or paint booth with clean agent system or fire sprinkler with new underground)
• Conference* Inspection (if wanting a conference to discuss installation with inspector)
• Final Inspection (once everything is completed)

*Asterisks indicate inspections that MAY be required (or can be requested) depending on the scope of work in the permit. This will be dependent on the design, location, system, equipment, etc, installed.

Note: City Approved Plans must be on the site for Inspector use during inspections.

New Residential Construction

• Pressure Test/Gas Piping* Inspection (if installing new gas piping, prior to anything being covered)
• Fireplace/Gas* Inspection (if installing a gas fireplace, once installed and prior to being covered, request a Final inspection once finishes are completed)
• Fireplace/Solid Fuel* Inspection (if installing a solid fuel fireplace, once installed and prior to being covered, request a Final inspection once finishes are completed)
• Hydronic Piping* Inspection (pressure test if installing radiant heat, prior to cover, request a Final inspection once completed)
• Flue Pressure Test* Inspection (if a PVC flue is installed inside of the thermal envelope, test prior to covering piping)
• Boiler* Inspection (if installing a boiler once the unit has been installed)
• Duct Pressure Test* Inspection (if a contractor or homeowner is completing their own duct blast, once installation is complete)(third-party testing not required)
• Mini Split* Inspection (if installing a mini split system, ductless or ducted; prior to anything being covered)
• Conference* Inspection (if wanting a conference to discuss installation with inspector)
• Other* Inspection (may be used for anything not listed, provide notes or description in comment box)
• Rough-in Inspection (prior to anything being covered)
• Final Inspection (once everything is completed)

Residential Addition or Alteration

• Furnace/Air Conditioner* Inspection (if just installing a furnace and/or air conditioner, once installed)
• Mini Split* Inspection (if installing a mini split system, ductless or ducted; prior to anything being covered)
• Pressure Test/Gas Piping* Inspection (if modifying or installing new gas piping, prior to anything being covered)
• Fireplace/Gas* Inspection (if installing a gas fireplace, once installed and prior to being covered, request a Final inspection once finishes are completed)
• Fireplace/Solid Fuel* Inspection (if installing a solid fuel fireplace, once installed and prior to being covered, request a Final inspection once finishes are completed)
• Hydronic Piping* Inspection (pressure test if installing radiant heat, prior to cover, request a Final inspection once completed)
• Flue Pressure Test* Inspection (if a PVC flue is installed inside of the thermal envelope, test prior to covering piping)
• Conference* Inspection (if wanting a conference to discuss installation with inspector)
• Other* Inspection (may be used for anything not listed, provide notes or description in comment box)
• Rough-in Inspection (prior to anything being covered)
• Final Inspection (once everything is completed)

New Commercial Construction, Addition, or Alteration, and Multi-Family

• Pressure Test/Gas Piping* Inspection (if modifying or installing new gas piping, prior to anything being covered)(can be done in phases)
• Hydronic Piping* Inspection (pressure test if installing radiant heat, prior to cover)(can be done in phases)
• Fireplace/Gas* Inspection (if installing a gas fireplace, once installed and prior to being covered, request a Final inspection once finishes are completed)
• Fireplace/Solid Fuel* Inspection (if installing a solid fuel fireplace, once installed and prior to being covered, request a Final inspection once finishes are completed)
• Boiler* Inspection (if installing a boiler once the unit has been installed)
• Grease Duct* Inspection (if installing any grease duct, once installed and after each layer of fire wrap)(can be done in phases)
• Mini Split* Inspection (if installing a mini split system, ductless or ducted; prior to anything being covered)
• Conference* Inspection (if wanting a conference to discuss installation with inspector)
• Other* Inspection (may be used for anything not listed, provide notes or description in comment box)
• Rough-in Inspection (prior to anything being covered)(can be done in phases)
• Final Inspection (once everything is completed)

Equipment Changeouts

• Furnace/Air Conditioner* Inspection (if just installing a furnace and/or air conditioner, once installed)
• Pressure Test/Gas Piping* Inspection (if modifying or installing new gas piping, prior to anything being covered)
• Flue Pressure Test* Inspection (if a PVC flue is installed inside of the thermal envelope, test prior to covering piping)
• Fire Conference Inspection or Fire Testing Inspection (if changing out a commercial unit that has an in-duct smoke detector)
• Conference* Inspection (if wanting a conference to discuss installation with inspector)
• Other* Inspection (may be used for anything not listed, provide notes or description in comment box)
• Final Inspection (once everything is completed)

*Asterisks indicate inspections that MAY be required (or can be requested) depending on the scope of work in the permit. This will be dependent on the design, location, system, equipment, etc, installed.

Note: City Approved Plans must be on the site for Inspector use during inspections.

New Residential Construction

• Water Service Inspection (prior to burying the piping)
• Sewer Service Inspection (prior to burying the piping)
• Water and Sewer Service* Inspection (if doing the sewer and water piping at the same time, prior to burying the piping)
• Ground Work* Inspection (prior to burying any piping installed below grade that is not water and sewer service piping)
• Backflow Preventer* Inspection (if installing a backflow assembly, once the assembly is installed and tested)
• Roof Drains* Inspection (if installing roof drain piping inside the structure, prior to covering any piping)
• Storm Drains* Inspection (if installing storm drains below grade exterior of the structure, prior to covering any piping)
• Water Softener* Inspection (if installing a water softener, once installation is complete)
• Flue Pressure Test* Inspection (if a PVC flue is installed inside of the thermal envelope, test prior to covering piping)
• Conference* Inspection (if wanting a conference to discuss installation with inspector)
• Rough-in Inspection (prior to anything being covered)
• Final Inspection (once everything is completed)

Residential Addition or Alteration

• Water Service* Inspection (if installing or replacing water service piping, prior to burying any piping)
• Sewer Service* Inspection (if installing or replacing sewer service piping, prior to burying the piping)
• Water and Sewer Service* Inspection (if doing the sewer and water piping at the same time, prior to burying the piping)
• Ground Work* Inspection (prior to burying any piping installed below grade that is not water and sewer service piping)
• Backflow Preventer* Inspection (if installing a backflow assembly, once the assembly is installed and tested)
• Roof Drains* Inspection (if installing roof drain piping inside the structure, prior to covering any piping)
• Storm Drains* Inspection (if installing storm drains below grade exterior of the structure, prior to covering any piping)
• Water Softener* Inspection (if installing a water softener, once installation is complete)
• Flue Pressure Test* Inspection (if a PVC flue is installed inside of the thermal envelope, test prior to covering piping)
• Conference* Inspection (if wanting a conference to discuss installation with inspector)
• Rough-in Inspection (prior to anything being covered)
• Final Inspection (once everything is completed)

New Commercial Construction, Addition, or Alteration, and Multi-Family

• Water Service* Inspection (if installing or replacing water service piping, prior to burying any piping)
• Sewer Service* Inspection (if installing or replacing sewer service piping, prior to burying any piping)
• Water and Sewer Service* Inspection (if doing the sewer and water piping at the same time, prior to burying the piping)
• Ground Work Inspection (prior to burying any piping installed below grade that is not water and sewer service piping)
• Roof Drain* Inspection (if installing roof drain piping inside the structure, prior to covering any piping)
• Storm Drains* Inspection (if installing storm drains below grade exterior of the structure, prior to covering any piping)
• Water Softener* Inspection (if installing a water softener, once installation is complete)
• Backflow Preventer* Inspection (if installing a backflow assembly, once the assembly is installed and tested)
• Flue Pressure Test* Inspection (if a PVC flue is installed inside of the thermal envelope, test prior to covering piping)
• Med Gas* Inspection (if medical gas piping is being installed, prior to covering any piping)
• Conference* Inspection (if wanting a conference to discuss installation with inspector)
• Rough-in Inspection (prior to anything being covered)(can be done in phases)
• Final Inspection (once everything is completed)

Equipment Changes

• Water Softener* Inspection (if installing a water softener, once installation is complete)
• Water Heater* Inspection (if just changing out a water heater, once installation is complete)
• Flue Pressure Test* Inspection (if a PVC flue is installed inside of the thermal envelope, test prior to covering piping)
• Water Service* Inspection (if installing or replacing water service piping, prior to burying any piping)
• Sewer Service* Inspection (if installing or replacing sewer service piping, prior to burying any piping)
• Water and Sewer Service* Inspection (if doing the sewer and water piping at the same time, prior to burying the piping)
• Backflow Preventer* Inspection (if installing a backflow assembly, once the assembly is installed and tested)
• Conference* Inspection (if wanting a conference to discuss installation with inspector)
• Final Inspection (once everything is completed)

*Asterisks indicate inspections that MAY be required (or can be requested) depending on the scope of work in the permit. This will be dependent on the design, location, system, equipment, etc, installed.