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Driggs building inspections

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

Verified 2026-07-23 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
60 South Main Street, P.O. Box 48, Driggs, ID 83422
Phone
(208) 354-2362
Office hours
Mon–Thu 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed Fridays and Federal Holidays)

Published scheduling rules

  • Contact the Building Inspector (Al Russo, (208) 709-5740) or Mechanical Inspector at least 24 hours in advance for inspections; requests made before 3:00 PM are scheduled for the next working day. (Residential Building Permit)

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Building Permit

  1. 1

    Foundation / Footings

    Before concrete pour — footing and foundation wall dimensions, reinforcing steel verified against stamped plans

  2. 2

    Framing

    After framing and rough-in trades, before insulation or wall cover — structural members, egress, smoke detector wiring locations verified

  3. 3

    Mechanical Rough-In

    HVAC, gas line, and related mechanical equipment inspected by the City Mechanical Inspector before concealment

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete per approved plans; proof of State Electrical and Plumbing inspection compliance required prior to Certificate of Occupancy

Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit (State of Idaho Electrical Permit)

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Wiring and conduit installed before walls closed (if applicable)

  2. 2

    Final

    Charger circuit/unit installed, breaker sized correctly, energized

Applies to: Solar PV Permit (Split City/State Jurisdiction)

  1. 1

    City Building Inspection (Structural/Racking)

    City of Driggs inspects the structural/racking portion of the installation

  2. 2

    State Electrical Inspection

    Idaho Division of Building Safety inspects the interconnection/electrical work, since this is not handled by the City

Final inspection only: Demolition Permit

Re-inspection fees

Residential Building PermitGeneral Re-inspection / Inspection not associated with a building permit (residential)
$85 per inspection

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-23.

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