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Unincorporated Franklin County building inspections

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Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Unincorporated Franklin County, Idaho.

Verified 2026-07-13 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
561 West Oneida, Preston, ID 83263
Phone
(208) 221-6149
Email
plans@fcidaho.us
Office hours
Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, per franklincountyidaho.org/departments/building_department.php. Building Inspector: Randy Henrie, who also serves as the county's Planning and Zoning Administrator, per the county's own Building Permit Information and Process document (fax: 208-852-1096).
Website
Official site

Published scheduling rules

  • The permit holder must call the Building Inspector at (208) 221-6149 between 9 AM and 5 PM, Monday-Friday, giving 24-hour notice to schedule each required inspection, per the county's own Inspection Process document. (Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Remodel Changing Outside Dimensions))

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Remodel Changing Outside Dimensions)

  1. 1

    Footing/Setback

    Excavation to proper depth (30 inches below final grade); excavation must be a minimum of 80 feet from the center of the county road or 50 feet from the fence, whichever is furthest; rebar tied and lifted approximately 3 inches; UFER electrical ground in place; no frost in the ground; rebar dowels set 24 inches on center after concrete is poured. Per the county's own Inspection Process document.

  2. 2

    Foundation

    Forms in place, rebar in position both horizontal and vertical (24 inches o.c.), any blockouts in place, cold joints doweled. Per the county's own Inspection Process document.

  3. 3

    Framing/Mechanical

    Sheathing inspection before house-wrap is applied; framing/fire-blocking/bracing inspection after roof and windows are in but before insulation; rough electrical and plumbing inspected in place; rough mechanical (ducts, flues, appliances) in place. Per the county's own Inspection Process document.

  4. 4

    Sheetrock

    After sheetrock is installed, before taping. Per the county's own Inspection Process document.

  5. 5

    Final

    Prior to moving in, with finish grade and building completed; final electrical, plumbing, and mechanical finals completed. Per the county's own Inspection Process document.

Final inspection only: EV Charger / EVSE Electrical Permit, Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

Sources & verification

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

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

Unincorporated Franklin County building permits

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