Priest River building inspections
VerifiedInspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Priest River, Idaho.
Verified 2026-08-02 · Source
How to schedule
Inspections are requested through the building department below.
- Address
- 552 High St, P.O. Box 415, Priest River, ID 83856
- Phone
- (208) 448-2123
- Office hours
- Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (City Hall; closed holidays)
- Website
- Official site
Inspection sequence
Applies to: Commercial & Industrial Building Permit (New Construction, Additions, Remodel/TI, Change of Use)
- 1
Foundation / Footings
Before concrete pour — footing size, rebar schedule, and 24-inch minimum frost depth verified
- 2
Framing
After framing and rough-in trades, before insulation or wall cover — structural components, header/beam sizes verified
- 3
Fire/Life-Safety (if applicable)
Verified where the project's Occupancy Group and Division trigger a fire-sprinkler requirement — the shared Building Permit and Sign Application form includes a 'Fire Sprinklers Required? Yes/No' field completed during plan review
- 4
Final
All work complete per approved plans, ready for occupancy
Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
- 1
Foundation / Footings
Before concrete pour — footing size, rebar schedule, and 24-inch minimum frost depth verified
- 2
Framing
After framing and rough-in trades, before insulation or wall cover — structural components, header/beam sizes verified
- 3
Final
All work complete per approved plans, ready for occupancy
Applies to: Solar PV Permit (State-Issued Electrical + City Building Permit)
- 1
Electrical Rough-In
Grounding and listing of all components verified before the system is covered or energized (DOPL electrical inspection)
- 2
Electrical Final
Wiring methods, labeling at the shut-off, working clearances, and system operation verified (DOPL electrical inspection)
- 3
Building Final
Panel mounting and roof/structural attachment verified against approved plans (City building inspection, performed by James A. Sewell & Associates under contract)
Applies to: EV Charging Station Permit (State-Issued Electrical Permit)
- 1
Electrical Rough-In (if applicable)
Required only if new circuit wiring is enclosed before final; conduit runs, wire sizing, and grounding verified (DOPL electrical inspection)
- 2
Electrical Final
EVSE circuit breaker sizing, GFCI protection (where applicable), working clearances, and charger mounting verified against NEC Article 625 (DOPL electrical inspection)
Final inspection only: Sign Permit
Re-inspection fees
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-08-02.
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