Melba building inspections
Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Melba, Idaho.
Reviewed 2026-07-08 · Source
How to schedule
Inspections are requested through the building department below.
- Address
- 401 Carrie Rex Ave, PO Box 209, Melba, ID 83641
- Phone
- (208) 495-2722
- Office hours
- Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon and 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Website
- Official site
Inspection sequence
Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Dwelling / Addition / Remodel)
- 1
Footings
Before concrete pour
- 2
Floor Framing
- 3
Shear 1 – Nailing
- 4
Shear 2 – House Wrap, Windows, and Flashing
- 5
Framing
- 6
Insulation
- 7
Final
Applies to: Solar PV Permit
- 1
Footings (if new foundation/racking piers)
Before concrete pour, consistent with the City's general Footings inspection practice
- 2
Framing/Structural
Racking and roof-penetration/structural attachment inspection
- 3
Electrical Inspection (State of Idaho)
Wiring, inverter, and interconnection inspected by DOPL's assigned state trade inspector
- 4
Final
Final City inspection of the completed structural/racking work
Final inspection only: EV Charger / EVSE Permit, Mechanical Permit (New Residential / Retro-Residential / Commercial)
Sources & verification
Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.
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