Preston building inspections

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

Verified 2026-07-04 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address: 70 West Oneida, Preston, ID 83263
Phone: (208) 852-1817
Email: curtf@prestonid.us
Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, per prestonidaho.net main contact info. Building Inspector: Curt Fuller (208-540-0417, curtf@prestonid.us). Permit Administrator: Shawn Oliverson (208-852-1817, shawno@prestonid.us), per the city's Building Department page and Employee Directory. Note: the city's Employee Directory lists Shawn Oliverson's title as 'Director of City Planning and Land Use' rather than 'Permit Administrator' — both titles appear on different city-published pages and are reported here without resolving the discrepancy. No separate 'City Engineer' position appears in the Employee Directory despite being referenced in the Building Permit Application Instructions document; Public Works Director is Scott Montgomery.
Website: Official site

Inspection sequence

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 penetrations verified against approved plans (City of Preston building inspection)

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)

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-04.

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

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