Idaho Falls building inspections

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit (New Construction / Addition)

1. 1

   Footing

   Before concrete pour

2. 2

   Foundation

   Foundation wall and rebar schedule verification

3. 3

   Underground / Groundwork Plumbing

   Underground/under-slab plumbing before backfill or slab pour; "Plumbing Groundwork Inspection" is a named inspection type in the City's Cityworks system

4. 4

   Wall Sheathing / Framing

   Structural framing and wall sheathing before covering

5. 5

   Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Rough-In

   Combined MEP rough-in inspection; "Electrical Temporary Service Inspection" and "Electrical Trench Inspection" are named inspection types in the City's Cityworks system

6. 6

   Fire Alarm / Fire Sprinkler (if applicable)

   Required for occupancies with fire alarm or fire sprinkler systems, reviewed and inspected per Fire Department Fee Schedule items 3.1.h-3.1.k

7. 7

   Insulation

   Insulation installed per energy code before drywall

8. 8

   Drywall

   Drywall/fire-taping verification, including fire-rated assemblies

9. 9

   Final

   Combined Building, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing final inspection

Applies to: Commercial Remodel / Tenant Improvement (TI) Permit

1. 1

   Demolition (if applicable)

   Verification of approved demolition scope before new work begins, per the stamped demolition/code-analysis plan set

2. 2

   Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Rough-In

   Combined MEP rough-in inspection for altered/new systems within the tenant space

3. 3

   Fire Alarm / Fire Sprinkler (if applicable)

   Required where the TI scope includes fire alarm or fire sprinkler system work, reviewed and inspected per Fire Department Fee Schedule items 3.1.h-3.1.k

4. 4

   Framing / Structural

   Any new structural modifications called out on the stamped architectural/structural drawings

5. 5

   Drywall

   Drywall/fire-taping verification, including fire-rated assemblies and area/occupancy separations

6. 6

   Final

   Combined Building, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing final inspection, including verification of accessible features and means of egress

Applies to: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit

1. 1

   Footing/Foundation

   For detached ADU construction, before concrete pour

2. 2

   Framing

   Structural framing per approved plans

3. 3

   Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Rough-In

   Combined MEP rough-in for the ADU's independent systems

4. 4

   Final

   Combined Building, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing final inspection, including verification of the separate entrance and functional independence from the principal dwelling

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit

1. 1

   Footing/Foundation

   Required before concrete pour for additions, garages, and patio cover footings

2. 2

   Framing

   Structural framing and connections to existing structure

3. 3

   Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Rough-In

   For additions/remodels affecting MEP systems

4. 4

   Final

   Combined Building, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing final inspection

Applies to: Electrical Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In

   Wiring, box placement, and service connections before walls are closed

2. 2

   Electrical Service

   Required before the utility (Idaho Falls Power) will energize the service

3. 3

   Final

   Devices installed, panel labeled, protections verified per adopted NEC

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

1. 1

   Underground Plumbing

   Before backfill or slab pour — verify pipe slope, materials, and cleanouts

2. 2

   Rough-In

   After pipes installed, before walls closed

3. 3

   Final

   All fixtures connected, no leaks, verified at combined Building/Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing final

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

1. 1

   Rough-In

   Circuit, conduit, and disconnect placement before concealment, if applicable

2. 2

   Final

   Charger mounted, circuit labeled, and installation verified per the adopted NEC (Article 625)

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In

   Ductwork per approved duct design; venting for exhaust fans/HVAC equipment; gas pressure verification; duct sealing; PVC vent pressure testing and labeling

2. 2

   Final

   Equipment sizing matches approved duct design; all venting/registers/grills installed; gas equipment fully operational; air balance report uploaded; A/C equipment fully charged and connected

Applies to: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

1. 1

   Rough Electrical

   Conduit runs, wire sizing, and disconnect placement before energizing

2. 2

   Final

   Panel mounting, racking attachment, roof penetration sealing, electrical connections, and inverter interconnection verified

Final inspection only: Demolition Permit, Re-Roofing Permit