Chubbuck building inspections

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Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Chubbuck, Idaho.

Verified 2026-07-04 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address: 290 East Linden Ave, Chubbuck, ID 83202 (mailing: PO Box 5604, Chubbuck, ID 83202)
Phone: (208) 417-7176 (Permits/Inspections); main line (208) 237-2430
Email: permits@cityofchubbuck.us
Office hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30am-5:30pm; Friday 7:30am-11:30am. Certified Building Official: Ron Osborn (rosborn@cityofchubbuck.us, (208) 317-7161) — commercial plan reviews/inspections and department oversight. Building Inspector: Becka Sidell (bsidell@cityofchubbuck.us, (208) 417-7176) — residential plan reviews and building/infrastructure inspections. Permit Technician: Katie Lish (permits@cityofchubbuck.us, (208) 417-7176) — permit/application intake and general inquiries.
Website: Official site

Published scheduling rules

Initial ESC inspection must be requested prior to grading/excavation; final ESC inspection required prior to Certificate of Occupancy — call (208) 234-6275 (Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) Permit)

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit

1
Footing/Foundation
Prior to concrete pour; verify footing dimensions per the City's frost line (36 inches) and seismic zone C design criteria
2
Framing
Structural framing per approved plans
3
Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) — Initial (if grading/site-disturbance involved)
Requested prior to beginning grading or excavation; call (208) 234-6275. Commercial ESC fees are not waived, unlike the single-family-residence waiver
4
Final / Certificate of Occupancy
Final building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical verification prior to occupancy

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

1
Footing/Foundation
Prior to concrete pour; verify footing dimensions per the City's frost line (36 inches) and seismic zone C design criteria
2
Framing
Structural framing per approved plans
3
Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) — Initial
Requested prior to beginning grading or excavation; call (208) 234-6275
4
Final / Certificate of Occupancy
Final building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical verification; final ESC inspection also required (call 208-234-6275)

Applies to: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

1
Footing/Framing (Building, if ground-mount or structural reinforcement required)
Structural mounting verified per approved plans
2
Electrical Rough-In
Wiring and conduit installed prior to cover
3
Final Electrical
Interconnection, grounding, and disconnects verified prior to energization

Applies to: Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger / EVSE Permit

1
Rough-In
Prior to covering wiring
2
Final
Final electrical inspection prior to energization

Applies to: Electrical Permit

1
Rough-In
Prior to covering wiring
2
Final
Final electrical inspection prior to certificate of occupancy or service energization

Applies to: Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) Permit

1
ESC — Initial
Requested prior to beginning grading or excavation; call (208) 234-6275
2
ESC — Final
Requested prior to Certificate of Occupancy; call (208) 234-6275

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

1
Rough-In
Ductwork, gas piping, and equipment rough-in prior to cover
2
Final
Final mechanical inspection including appliance connections and combustion-air/venting verification

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

1
Rough-In
Prior to covering plumbing lines
2
Final
Final plumbing inspection including fixture connections and water heater installation

Final inspection only: Sign Permit

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-04.

City of Chubbuck Building Division (Community Services Department) — official building department

Fee schedules

Resolution No. 2021-04, Building and Plan Check Fees / Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E (Community Services Department Fees) (PDF) | City of Chubbuck

Applications & forms

Checklists & handouts

Online permit portal

City of Chubbuck, ID SmartGov Public Portal

Codes & ordinances

Department & other records

Building Division | City of Chubbuck

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Chubbuck building permits

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