Priest River building inspections

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

Verified 2026-07-08 · 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
Email: jgabell@priestriver-id.gov
Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (City Hall; closed holidays)
Website: Official site

Inspection sequence

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

Residential Building Permit (New Construction)Re-Inspection Fee · Resolution No. 25-056, Appendix A

$47/hour

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Priest River building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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