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Mechanical Permit (New Residential / Retro-Residential / Commercial) in Melba, Idaho

Required through the City of Melba for HVAC, gas piping, fireplace/stove, and related mechanical work, separate from the general building permit. Melba publishes fixed and percentage-based fees directly on its own mechanical permit application forms.

Verified 2026-07-08 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Required for new dwelling HVAC systems, additions/remodels/shops, additional HVAC systems, radiant floor heat, pool heaters, heat pumps/AC for manufactured homes, gas piping (underground and house), fireplaces/stoves (wood/pellet/gas), and venting-only installations
  • For commercial mechanical work: new or retrofit application, with permit fee calculated as 2% of the commercial bid price (minimum fee $60.00)
  • Payment (cash, check, or money order) due at time of submittal
  • It is the duty of the Contractor or Owner to notify the City when the project is ready for inspection
  • Permits are issued subject to the Building, Mechanical, and Zoning Codes of Melba City, Idaho; commercial permits expire in 180 days if work is not started or is abandoned

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Fee schedule

New Dwelling (residential mechanical, does not include fireplaces/stoves or gas piping)City of Melba New Residential Construction Mechanical Permit Application, revised 12/23/2020
$150.00
New Addition / Remodel / Shop (residential mechanical, does not include fireplaces/stoves or gas piping)
$60.00
Any additional HVAC system
$75.00 each
Radiant floor heat
$60.00 each
Pool heater (gas only)
$40.00 each
New heat pump / air conditioner for manufactured home
$40.00 each
Gas piping — underground
$60.00 each
Gas piping — house piping
$60.00 each
Fireplace (wood / pellet / gas)
$40.00 each
Stove (wood / pellet / gas)
$40.00 each
Venting only for fireplace/stove
$40.00 each
Commercial Mechanical Permit (new or retrofit)City of Melba Commercial Mechanical Permit Application, revised 12/23/2020
2% of commercial bid price, minimum fee $60.00

Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Mechanical Inspection

    Scheduled via the inspection line; completed after 5:00 PM or on weekends. It is the duty of the Contractor or Owner to notify the City when the project is ready for inspection.

See the full Melba inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • New dwelling mechanical permits ($150) exclude fireplaces/stoves and gas piping — those are billed separately per item.
  • Commercial mechanical permits are billed as 2% of the bid price with a $60 minimum — get your contractor's bid price ready before applying.
  • A copy of the Manual J load calculation must be kept on site for new residential construction.
  • These fees were last revised 12/23/2020 per the form's own revision date — confirm no more-recent update with City Hall before budgeting.

Frequently asked questions

Melba requires a mechanical permit (new residential / retro-residential / commercial) for: Required for new dwelling HVAC systems, additions/remodels/shops, additional HVAC systems, radiant floor heat, pool heaters, heat pumps/AC for manufactured homes, gas piping (underground and house), fireplaces/stoves (wood/pellet/gas), and venting-only installations; For commercial mechanical work: new or retrofit application, with permit fee calculated as 2% of the commercial bid price (minimum fee $60.00); Payment (cash, check, or money order) due at time of submittal; It is the duty of the Contractor or Owner to notify the City when the project is ready for inspection; Permits are issued subject to the Building, Mechanical, and Zoning Codes of Melba City, Idaho; commercial permits expire in 180 days if work is not started or is abandoned. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Melba — Building Department (Development Services) at (208) 495-2722 before starting work.

$150.00 flat fee for a new dwelling's core HVAC system (per the City of Melba's New Residential Construction Mechanical Permit Application, revised 12/23/2020). This does not include fireplaces, stoves, or gas piping, which are billed separately at $40-$60 per item.

Melba does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Melba — Building Department (Development Services) at (208) 495-2722 for current turnaround.

You'll need: New Residential Construction Mechanical Permit Application; Commercial Mechanical Permit Application; Retro-Residential Mechanical Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Melba requires 1 inspection(s) for a mechanical permit (new residential / retro-residential / commercial), in order: Mechanical Inspection. Schedule each through City of Melba — Building Department (Development Services) ((208) 495-2722).

Apply through City of Melba — Building Department (Development Services) at 401 Carrie Rex Ave, PO Box 209, Melba, ID 83641. Phone: (208) 495-2722, email: cityclerk@cityofmelba.org. Office hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon and 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Official information: https://cityofmelba.org/planning-zoning/.

Melba, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), with Idaho amendments — Melba City Code §9-2-1 adopts "the International Building Code" by reference and binds the Building Department to it and State laws pertaining to buildings; Idaho Code §39-4116 requires local building-permit-issuing jurisdictions to enforce the edition currently adopted by the Idaho Building Code Board, which is the 2018 IBC (per DOPL's 2025 Updated Idaho Adopted Codes notice); 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), Parts I, II, III, and IX — Idaho Residential Code (2020 Edition amendments), statewide baseline applicable in Melba absent a more specific local amendment; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Idaho Energy Conservation Code (2020 Edition amendments); 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) and 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — statewide baseline; Melba additionally requires its own separate Mechanical Permit (with published flat fees) per city practice; 2017 Idaho State Plumbing Code (based on the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), with Idaho amendments; Melba City Code Title 9, Chapter 2 ("General Building Regulations"), §9-2-1 (Building Permits and Fees) and §9-2-2 (Fences). Local amendments apply — see the Melba overview page for the full list.

Yes. Melba requires a separate Mechanical Permit for HVAC, gas piping, fireplace, and stove installations, in addition to the general Building Permit. Fees are itemized directly on the City's own mechanical permit application forms.

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 Melba building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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