Rigby building inspections

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (Single-Family Dwelling, Townhouse, New Construction & Additions)

1. 1

   Layout Inspection

   Verifies structure layout on the site matches the approved site plan

2. 2

   Footing Inspection

   Must occur before concrete is poured

3. 3

   Foundation Inspection

   Must occur before concrete is poured

4. 4

   Water Service Pit / Water & Sewer Line Inspection (City of Rigby Public Works)

   City-specific inspection before water/sewer lines are covered; curb stop and service pit must be exposed for this inspection before final grade

5. 5

   Sheathing Inspection

   Building cannot be wrapped/house-wrapped before this inspection

6. 6

   Mechanical (HVAC) Rough-In Inspection

   Performed by Jefferson County PZ&B inspectors as of June 1, 2026 (previously Idaho DOPL)

7. 7

   State Rough-In Inspections (Electrical, Plumbing)

   Performed by Idaho DOPL — required before framing/insulation cover; plumbing and electrical had not yet transitioned to county inspectors as of the March 2026 reporting on the joint powers agreement

8. 8

   Framing Inspection

   After structural framing complete

9. 9

   Insulation Inspection

   Before drywall/wall cover

10. 10

    Drywall Inspection

    Seams cannot be taped or mudded before this inspection

11. 11

    Sidewalk/Curb Base Inspection (City of Rigby Public Works)

    Sidewalk base must be inspected by city Public Works before concrete is poured

12. 12

    State/County Final Inspections (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing)

    Final mechanical sign-off by Jefferson County PZ&B; final electrical/plumbing sign-off by Idaho DOPL pending further county transition

13. 13

    Health Department Final

    If applicable — e.g., septic system final from Eastern Idaho Public Health

14. 14

    Final Inspection by Jefferson County Building Department

    Final building-code sign-off by county inspectors under the Joint Powers Agreement. Minimum 24 hours' notice required to schedule any inspection.

15. 15

    Final Grade and Certificate of Occupancy / Certificate of Completion Issuance (City of Rigby)

    Property must be brought to final grade before CO/CC issuance. Per Jefferson County's own process document: 'If the property is within incorporated city limits, the documentation will be forwarded to the city, and they will issue the CO or CC' — Rigby, not the county, issues the final CO/CC.