Post Falls building inspections

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

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address: 1st Floor of City Hall, 408 N Spokane St, Post Falls, ID 83854
Phone: (208) 773-8708
Email: permits@postfalls.gov
Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Dedicated Building Inspections line: (208) 457-3334 — leave permit number, job address, inspection type, and desired inspection date; requests left after midnight the night before cannot be scheduled for the following day.
Website: Official site

Published scheduling rules

To request an inspection, call the dedicated Building Inspections line at (208) 457-3334 with permit number, job address, inspection type, and desired date; requests left after midnight cannot be scheduled for the next day. (Residential Building Permit (New Construction))

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit

1
Foundation
Before concrete pour, per standard Residential Building Permit inspection sequence
2
Framing
Structural framing per approved plans
3
Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Rough-In
Verifies the ADU's independent electrical, kitchen, and sanitary facilities are properly roughed in
4
Final
Confirms independent electricity, kitchen, and sanitary facilities; parking space; setback and lot-coverage compliance; and only one street-visible entrance

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

1
Foundation
Before concrete pour — footing/foundation cross-sections, reinforcement, anchor bolts, and embedment depth per approved plans; frost depth minimum 24 inches
2
Framing
Floor, wall, and roof framing per plans; braced wall panels; egress windows; one-hour fire separation between house and garage; smoke/CO detector rough-in
3
Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Rough-In
Ductwork, wiring, and piping rough-in before wall closure
4
Final
All work complete per approved plans; smoke/CO detectors interconnected and installed per code; furnace/water heater location and fuel type verified; attic and crawlspace access confirmed

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

1
Underground/Slab
Before concrete pour — pipe slope, materials, and cleanouts
2
Rough-In
After pipes are installed, before walls are closed
3
Final
All fixtures connected, water heater verified, cleanouts exposed, no leaks

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel / Alteration Permit

1
Footing/Foundation
Required before concrete pour for deck posts, garage foundations, or addition footings
2
Framing
Structural framing and connections to the existing structure per plans
3
Final
All work complete per approved plans

Applies to: Electrical Permit

1
Rough-In
Wiring, box placement, and service connections before walls are closed
2
Final
Devices installed, panel labeled, protections verified per the 2023 NEC

Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit

1
Rough-In
EVSE circuit wiring, box placement, and service connections before walls are closed
2
Final
Charger installed, panel labeled, protections verified per the 2023 NEC

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

1
Rough-In
Ductwork and mechanical equipment rough-in before walls closed; gas piping pressure test before concealment
2
Final
Equipment operational; exhaust vents verified; gas appliance clearances and shutoff valves verified

Applies to: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

1
Rough Electrical
Conduit runs, wire sizing, and disconnect placement before energizing, per NEC Article 690
2
Final
Panel mounting, racking attachment, roof penetration sealing, electrical connections, inverter, and interconnection point verified

Final inspection only: Demolition Permit, Fence and Retaining Wall Permit, Re-Roofing Permit

Re-inspection fees

Electrical PermitReinspection · City of Post Falls Fee Schedule, rev 10-1-2025

Fee equal to the permit fee

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.

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

Post Falls building permits

Post Falls building permits Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit Residential Building Permit (New Construction)Plumbing Permit Residential Addition / Remodel / Alteration Permit Electrical Permit EV Charger / EVSE Permit Mechanical / HVAC Permit Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit Demolition Permit Fence and Retaining Wall Permit Re-Roofing Permit

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