Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 24 - Occupational and Professional Licenses, Division of
Rule 24.39.20 - RULES GOVERNING PLUMBING
Section 24.39.20.500 - PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS

Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 24.39.20.500

Current through September 2, 2024

01. Permits.

a. Permits will be furnished to a plumbing contractor upon submission of a complete application and proper permit fee. For commercial or industrial plumbing, a verified copy of bid acceptance must be submitted with the application. Permit serial numbers must be registered in the name of the plumbing contractor and are transferable only as provided herein these rules.

b. Homeowners making plumbing installations on their own premises under the provisions of Section 54-2602(1)(a), Idaho Code, must secure a plumbing permit by making application to the Division as provided by Section 54-2620, Idaho Code.

c. Expiration. Every permit issued shall expire and become null and void after three hundred sixty-five (365) days from the purchase date or last inspection. A permit may be renewed for an additional year upon receipt of Division approval and payment of a sixty-five dollar ($65) renewal fee.

d. Transferring a Permit. A plumbing permit may be transferred to another eligible party if such party provides to the Division written authorization signed and notarized by the original permit holder consenting to the transfer itself and assigning all responsibilities and conditions incorporated into the original permit issuance. A permit may be transferred to the owner of the property on which the plumbing work is to be performed and for which the permit was issued or such owner's designated legal agent in cases where the property owner has terminated his legal relationship with the plumbing contractor who originally obtained the permit. An administrative fee in the amount of forty-five dollars ($45) for the transfer of a permit must be paid to the Division.

02. Permit Fee Schedule.

a. New Residential. Includes all buildings with plumbing systems being constructed on each property.

The following fees shall apply to new residential construction:

One-and two-Family Dwelling Units

Square Feet

Fee

Up to 1,500 - $130

1,501 to 2,500 - $195

2,501 to 3,500 - $260

3,501 to 4,500 - $325

Over 4,500 - $325 plus $65 for each additional 1,000 square feet or portion thereof

b. Miscellaneous. The following fees shall apply for the types of permits listed:

Type

Fee

Existing residential

$65 per inspection plus $10 for each additional fixture

Requested inspection

$65 per hour or portion thereof plus costs of out-of-state travel

Technical service

$65 per hour or portion thereof

Plan check

Mobile home, manufactured home, or recreational vehicle park

Calculated under Subsection 500.02.c. of these rules

Sewer or water service line - nonresidential (new construction, installations, and replacements)

Reclaimed water system

Lawn sprinkler system - nonresidential

Lawn sprinkler system - residential

$65 per inspection

Sewer or water service line - residential (new con- struction, installations, and replacements)

Mobile or manufactured home

Modular building

Multipurpose residential fire sprinkler

$65 or $4 per fire sprinkler head, whichever is greater

Gray water system

$130 per inspection

c. Other Installations Including Multifamily, Industrial and Commercial. The following fees shall apply to multifamily, industrial, and commercial installations and installations not specifically mentioned elsewhere in this Fee Schedule. The plumbing system cost is the cost to the owner of labor charges and other costs incurred to complete the installation of equipment and materials installed as part of the plumbing system. All fees calculated under this Subsection must be based on the total plumbing system cost, which must be listed on the permit.

Plumbing System Cost

Fee

Up to $10,000

- $60 plus 2% of plumbing system cost

$10,000 to $100,000

- $260 plus 1% of plumbing system cost exceeding $10,000

Over $100,000

- $1,160 plus .5% of plumbing system cost exceeding $100,000

d. Additional Fees. A fee of sixty-five dollars ($65) per hour or portion thereof shall apply to trips to inspect when the permit holder has given notice to Division that the work is ready for inspection and it is not; if the permit holder has not accurately identified the work location; if the inspector cannot gain access to make the inspection; if corrections are required by the inspector as a result of the permit holder improperly responding to a corrective notice; or when corrections have not been made in the prescribed time, unless an extension has been requested and granted.

03. Required Inspections.

a. Ground Work Inspection Tags. For groundwork to be covered, with acceptance by the inspector. A tag will be attached in a prominent location, preferably to a vertical riser.

b. Rough-In Inspection Tags. For rough-in, prior to covering or concealing, with acceptance by the inspector. A tag will be placed in a prominent location.

c. Final Inspection Tags. For final, attached when the plumbing as specified on the permit is complete and conforms to the requirements of the code and rules.

d. Inspection Tags for Unacceptable Plumbing. "Notice of Correction" inspection tags are attached to indicate the plumbing installation is not acceptable and corrections are required. A reinspection and reinspection fee for such installations shall be required.

Effective March 28, 2023

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