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EV Charger / EVSE Permit in Fruitland, Idaho

Required for installation of a residential or commercial electric vehicle charging station (EVSE) in Fruitland. As with all electrical work in this jurisdiction (see solar-pv-permit and mechanical-permit entries), the City of Fruitland does not administer electrical permits at all — a standalone EVSE circuit is a state-issued permit from the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) Electrical Bureau, billed under DOPL's 'Other Installation' catch-all fee schedule since no EV/solar-specific line item exists in the rule. No separate City of Fruitland permit is required for an EVSE circuit alone (unlike solar PV, which also has a City structural/racking permit component) unless the installation is bundled with new construction, an addition, or a panel/service scope the City otherwise regulates.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • State electrical permit purchased through DOPL's online permit system, billed under the 'Other Installation' fee schedule (IDAPA 24.39.10, Section 0206) since no EV-charger-specific line item exists
  • Installer must hold a valid Idaho electrical contractor license (a general electrical contractor license is sufficient; no EV-specific license classification exists), per IDAPA 24.39.10 Section 09 Contractor
  • Idaho Code Chapter 22 of Title 55 requires calling 811 not less than 2 nor more than 10 business days before any excavation, relevant if trenching is needed to reach a detached garage or carport charging location
  • If the EVSE installation is bundled with new construction, an addition, or requires a City-regulated panel/service scope, confirm with the City of Fruitland Building Department (208-452-4946) whether an additional City permit applies

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Fee schedule

State Electrical Permit — 'Other Installation' fee (wiring cost not exceeding $10,000)IDAPA 24.39.10, Section 0206.a — the Idaho electrical fee schedule's catch-all category that an EVSE circuit is billed under, since no dedicated EV-charger line item exists in the rule. Same category documented on this jurisdiction's solar-pv-permit entry for the electrical/interconnection scope of a solar installation.
$60 plus 2% of total wiring cost
State Electrical Permit — 'Other Installation' fee (wiring cost $10,000-$100,000)IDAPA 24.39.10, Section 0206.b — applies if the EVSE installation is bundled with a larger electrical scope (e.g., a significant panel/service upgrade).
$260 plus 1% of wiring cost in excess of $10,000

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    State Electrical Inspection

    Performed by DOPL, covering circuit wiring, disconnect, breaker sizing, and grounding for the EVSE installation per the adopted NEC edition

See the full Fruitland inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Fruitland does not administer electrical permits — an EV charger circuit is a State of Idaho permit issued directly by DOPL, not a City of Fruitland permit, unlike solar PV which also requires a separate City structural/racking permit.
  • There is no EV-specific electrical contractor license in Idaho — any licensed Idaho electrical contractor can perform the installation. Contractor
  • If the EVSE circuit is installed as part of new construction or an addition the City is otherwise permitting, confirm with the City Building Department whether the electrical scope still routes through DOPL separately or is coordinated as part of the City's plan review.

Frequently asked questions

Fruitland requires an ev charger / evse permit for: State electrical permit purchased through DOPL's online permit system, billed under the 'Other Installation' fee schedule (IDAPA 24.39.10, Section 0206) since no EV-charger-specific line item exists; Installer must hold a valid Idaho electrical contractor license (a general electrical contractor license is sufficient; no EV-specific license classification exists), per IDAPA 24.39.10 Section 09; Idaho Code Chapter 22 of Title 55 requires calling 811 not less than 2 nor more than 10 business days before any excavation, relevant if trenching is needed to reach a detached garage or carport charging location; If the EVSE installation is bundled with new construction, an addition, or requires a City-regulated panel/service scope, confirm with the City of Fruitland Building Department (208-452-4946) whether an additional City permit applies. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Fruitland Building Department at (208) 452-4946 before starting work.

In Fruitland, the published State Electrical Permit — 'Other Installation' fee (wiring cost not exceeding $10,000) is: $60 plus 2% of total wiring cost. Additional published fees: State Electrical Permit — 'Other Installation' fee (wiring cost $10,000-$100,000) — $260 plus 1% of wiring cost in excess of $10,000. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Fruitland does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Fruitland Building Department at (208) 452-4946 for current turnaround.

You'll need: State of Idaho Electrical Permit (DOPL). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Fruitland requires 1 inspection(s) for an ev charger / evse permit, in order: State Electrical Inspection. Schedule each through City of Fruitland Building Department ((208) 452-4946).

Apply through City of Fruitland Building Department at 200 S. Whitley Drive, Fruitland, ID 83619. Phone: (208) 452-4946, email: bearles@fruitland.org. Office hours: Inspections requested by phone; calls received before 3:00 PM are scheduled for the next business day, calls after 3:00 PM scheduled for the second business day. Building Official: Danny Little (dlittle@fruitland.org); Building Inspector: Brandon Tarvin (btarvin@fruitland.org); Building Clerk: Beth Earles (bearles@fruitland.org).. Official information: https://www.fruitland.org/building.

Fruitland, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC); 2018 International Residential Code (IRC); 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2012 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2015 International Fire Code (IFC); Current version of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings; Current version of the Uniform Sign Code; Plumbing and electrical permits/inspections are administered directly by the State of Idaho, not the City of Fruitland. Local amendments apply — see the Fruitland overview page for the full list.

No. Fruitland does not administer electrical permits at all — a standalone EVSE circuit is a State of Idaho permit issued by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), billed under DOPL's general 'Other Installation' fee schedule ($60 plus 2% of wiring cost up to $10,000), since no EV-charger-specific line item exists.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-20.

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

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