Rupert building inspections

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

Verified 2026-07-19 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address: 715 G Street, Rupert, ID 83350 (P.O. Box 368, Rupert, ID 83350)
Phone: (208) 436-7183 (Building Department); (208) 436-7180 (Building & Zoning general line)
Email: Building@minidokacounty.id.gov
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., per the Minidoka County Building and Zoning page. Building Official: Rick Nay (also the City of Rupert's Zoning Administrator, per the Residential and Manufactured Home Building Permit Guides). Building Inspectors: Taylor Podunovich, Kortnie Kent.
Website: Official site

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Solar PV Permit (Building Permit + State-Issued Electrical)

1
Foundation/Roof-Mount Structural (Minidoka County)
Verifies racking/mounting and any structural modification per the county-adopted 2018 IRC/IBC
2
Electrical Rough-In (Idaho DOPL)
Grounding and listing of all components verified before the system is covered or energized
3
Electrical Final (Idaho DOPL)
Wiring methods, labeling at the shut-off, working clearances, and system operation verified
4
Building Final (Minidoka County)
Final building inspection prior to occupancy/use of the completed installation

Applies to: Commercial / Multi-Family Building Permit

1
Foundation
Per the county-adopted 2018 IBC, including required structural steel reinforcing and special inspection criteria noted on the Foundation Plan.
2
Framing/Structural
Covers roof framing, floor framing, header/beam schedules, shear walls, and other structural elements per the submitted Structural Plans.
3
Final
Final inspection prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy or completion, per IBC Section 111.1 as adopted.

Applies to: Residential Building Permit

1
Footing/Foundation
Per the county-adopted 2018 IRC; the Residential Application Packet's own itemized inspection sequence/checklist is not separately published online beyond the plan-review submittal requirements as of 2026-07-19.
2
Framing
Structural framing inspection consistent with the adopted 2018 IRC.
3
Final
Final building inspection prior to occupancy; a Certificate of Occupancy is required before use/occupancy per IRC R110.1 as adopted.

Applies to: Manufactured Home Permit

1
Foundation/Blocking and Anchoring
Verifies the foundation or blocking-and-anchoring design (spacing, sizing, locations) matches the submitted Foundation Plan.
2
Final
Final inspection prior to occupancy, including verification of landings/egress and skirting details.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-19.

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