Sandpoint building inspections

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

Verified 2026-07-13 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address: 1123 Lake St, Sandpoint, ID 83864
Phone: 208-263-3423 (Building); 208-263-3370 (Planning & Community Development general line)
Email: Building Official Pete Skon, pskon@sandpointidaho.gov; Department Head Jason Welker, jwelker@sandpointidaho.gov; City Planner Bill Dean, bdean@sandpointidaho.gov
Office hours: Not published as a specific daily schedule on the City's Building or Planning & Community Development pages as of this review (contact 208-263-3423 to confirm); Bonner County Planning Department (a separate, non-city department) publishes Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. for its own office, but that hours listing does not apply to the City of Sandpoint's Building team.
Website: Official site

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Single-Family Construction)

1
Foundation/Footing
Before placing concrete or grout (standard IRC-based inspection sequence; specific checklist not separately itemized beyond the Design Criteria/Framing plan requirements published by the City)
2
Framing
Floor and roof framing, fire separations, prior to concealment
3
Final
Final inspection required prior to occupancy

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

1
Rough-In
Ductwork, gas piping, and mechanical equipment rough-in before concealment
2
Final
Equipment operational, gas appliance shutoff/combustion air verified

Applies to: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

1
City Building Inspection(s)
Structural/roof-mount racking and roof-penetration compliance, per the City's standard/single inspections per phase included in the Building Fee/Valuation
2
DOPL Electrical Rough-In/Final
State-inspected; project valuation verified against actual cost at Final

Final inspection only: EV Charger / EVSE Permit

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-13.

City of Sandpoint Planning & Community Development Department (Building team) — official building department

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