Mechanical / HVAC Permit in Pocatello, Idaho

Pocatello requires a mechanical / hvac permit for: Mechanical permit required for installation, alteration, or repair of HVAC systems, appliances, ductwork, fuel gas piping, and hydronic systems; Governed by the 2018 IMC and 2018 IFGC as adopted by the City of Pocatello; Mechanical contractors must present a copy of their State of Idaho (DOPL) mechanical contractor license; the City does not issue a separate city mechanical contractor license; Manual D, J, and S HVAC sizing calculations required with new residential building plans (effective Oct. 1, 2021); every fifth home built by a builder must be blower-door tested; New residential mechanical fee scales by square footage for new construction; itemized per-unit fees apply for appliances, ducts, fuel gas piping, and hydronic zones in other cases; Apply through the eTRAKiT portal. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Pocatello Building Department (Development Services Center) at (208) 234-6158 before starting work.

In Pocatello, the published New Residential Mechanical — up to 1,500 sq ft is: $130. Additional published fees: New Residential Mechanical — 1,501 to 2,500 sq ft — $195; New Residential Mechanical — 2,501 to 3,500 sq ft — $260; New Residential Mechanical — 3,501 to 4,500 sq ft — $325; New Residential Mechanical — over 4,500 sq ft — $325 plus $65 for each additional 1,000 sq ft or portion thereof; Residential Base Permit (existing structure) — $65; Appliances — $20 per appliance; Exhaust or ventilation ducts — $15 for the first duct plus $5 per additional duct; Fuel gas piping — $5 per appliance outlet; Hydronic system — $5 per zone; Commercial — up to $20,000 installation cost — $65 minimum plus 2% of total costs up to $400; Commercial — over $20,000 installation cost — $65 minimum plus $400 plus 1.5% of said costs over $20,000. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Pocatello's published plan-review target for a mechanical / hvac permit is 10–20 business days.

You'll need: Mechanical Permit Application; Copy of State of Idaho DOPL Mechanical Contractor License. Depending on your project, Pocatello may also ask for: Manual D, J, and S Calculations. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Pocatello requires 2 inspection(s) for a mechanical / hvac permit, in order: Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through City of Pocatello Building Department (Development Services Center) ((208) 234-6158).

Apply through City of Pocatello Building Department (Development Services Center) at 911 N 7th Avenue, Pocatello, ID 83201 (mailing: PO Box 4169, Pocatello, ID 83205-4169). Phone: (208) 234-6158. Office hours: Building Official: Marc Howell. Inspection scheduling hotline: (208) 234-6275 / (208) 234-6580 (erosion & sediment control inspections). Permits and Licensing Division: (208) 234-6285. Planning & Development Services (land use, ADUs, zoning): (208) 234-6184.. Official information: https://pocatello.gov/163/Building.

Pocatello, Idaho has adopted: Idaho has a mandatory statewide building code framework under the Idaho Building Code Act (Idaho Code Title 39, Chapter 41), administered by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses' Building Safety Program, which sets the statewide-adopted editions of the IBC, IRC, IECC, and related codes; local jurisdictions administer and enforce permitting and inspections within their boundaries and may adopt local amendments. Source: City of Pocatello General Building Information page (pocatello.gov/164/General-Building-Information).; The City of Pocatello operates its own Building Department and Development Services Center — it is not a DOPL-administered jurisdiction for permit issuance. The Building Department 'ensures the safety of all buildings and structures in the city of Pocatello through the administration and enforcement of codes and ordinances regarding new construction, remodeling, and the abatement of dangerous buildings,' and 'coordinates plan checks and issues building permits for all construction including electrical, plumbing, mechanical and gas installation; building demolitions; excavations; signs and sidewalks.' Source: City of Pocatello Building Department page (pocatello.gov/163/Building).; 2018 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted by City of Pocatello. Source: City of Pocatello General Building Information page.; 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — adopted by City of Pocatello. Source: City of Pocatello General Building Information page.; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) — adopted by City of Pocatello. Source: City of Pocatello General Building Information page.; 2017 Idaho State Plumbing Code (Idaho's state-amended plumbing code, administered locally) — adopted by City of Pocatello. Source: City of Pocatello General Building Information page.; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — adopted by City of Pocatello. Source: City of Pocatello General Building Information page.; 2018 Idaho Fire Code — adopted by City of Pocatello. Source: City of Pocatello General Building Information page.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — adopted by City of Pocatello. Source: City of Pocatello General Building Information page.; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — adopted by City of Pocatello. Source: City of Pocatello General Building Information page.; 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — adopted by City of Pocatello. Source: City of Pocatello General Building Information page.; 2018 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC) — referenced on the City's Residential Plan Checklist for fire access/turnaround review. Source: City of Pocatello Residential Development Application & Plan Checklist (PDF), pocatello.gov/DocumentCenter/View/81.; All codes amended per the 2018 Idaho Administrative Code (IDAPA rules). Source: City of Pocatello General Building Information page.; Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) administers statewide contractor/tradesperson licensing (electrical, plumbing, mechanical contractors and journeymen) — DOPL issues the underlying trade licenses, but the City of Pocatello Building Department issues the construction permits and performs inspections within city limits. Source: City of Pocatello Contractor Licenses page (pocatello.gov/166/Contractor-Licenses), which requires electrical/mechanical/plumbing contractors to hold and present 'a copy of State of Idaho license' (DOPL) rather than issuing a separate city trade license for those disciplines.. Local amendments apply — see the Pocatello overview page for the full list.