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Unincorporated Power County building inspections

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

Verified 2026-07-08 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
73 Fort Hall Ave., Ste. A, American Falls, ID 83211
Phone
208-226-7625
Office hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Published scheduling rules

  • Schedule inspection through the DOPL electrical inspection request line/portal; Power County is served by a state-assigned electrical inspector, not a county inspector (EV Charger / EVSE Permit)

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Addition)

  1. 1

    Footing

    After excavation for footings is complete and any required reinforcing steel is in place

  2. 2

    Foundation

    Once forms, reinforcing steel, and materials are on-site; all components must be ready before inspection for concrete foundations

  3. 3

    Concrete Slab / Under-Floor

    After all in-slab or under-floor building service equipment, conduit, piping accessories, and other ancillary equipment items are in place, but before any concrete is placed

  4. 4

    Frame

    After the roof, all framing, fire-blocking, and bracing are in, and all pipes, electric, and ducts are approved

  5. 5

    Lath / Gypsum Board

    After all lathing and/or gypsum board joints and fasteners are in place, but before it is taped and finished

  6. 6

    Final

    After finish grade and building is completed and ready for occupancy

Applies to: Solar PV Permit

  1. 1

    Building Department Final Inspection

    Mounting/structural work inspected per the approved building permit

  2. 2

    State Electrical Inspection (DOPL)

    Performed by Idaho DOPL, not the county — verifies wiring, combiners, disconnects, and point of connection

Re-inspection fees

Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Addition)Miscellaneous/after-hours inspections, reinspection, plan changes · Power County Building Code Ordinance, Appendix B (Additional Fees)
$47.00 per hour (minimum charge 30 min–2 hrs depending on service)

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