Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 24 - Occupational and Professional Licenses, Division of
Rule 24.39.31 - RULES FOR FACTORY BUILT STRUCTURES
Section 24.39.31.500 - PERMITS, PLAN REVIEWS, AND INSPECTIONS

Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 24.39.31.500

Current through September 2, 2024

01. Modular Building Permit Fees. Permits must be obtained from the Division prior to the construction of structures governed by 39-4303, Idaho Code. Other than as specified in this section, the permit fee schedule for Modular Buildings is as provided in Table 1-A plus ninety dollars ($90) and two and one-half percent (2.5%) of the plumbing, electrical, and HVAC installation costs. The determination of value or valuation is based on the total value of all construction work for which a permit is issued.

TABLE 1-A - MODULAR BUILDING PERMIT FEES

TOTAL VALUATION

FEE

$1 to $500

= $23.50

$501 to $2,000

= $23.50 for the first $500 plus $3.05 for each additional $100, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000

$2,001 to $25,000

= $69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $14 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000

$25,001 to $50,000

= $391.75 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000

$50,001 to $100,000

= $643.75 for the first $50,000 plus $7 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000

$100,001 to $500,000

= $993.75 for the first $100,000 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000

$500,001 to $1,000,000

= $3,233.75 for the first $500,000 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000

$1,000,001 and up

= $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.65 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof

02. Modular Plan Review. The Modular Building fee includes an additional amount equal to sixty-five percent (65%) of the permit fee calculated in accordance with Table 1-A. A fee of sixty-five dollars ($65) per hour applies to additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions to plans.

03. Manufactured/Mobile Home Installation Permit Fees. Permits must be obtained from the Division prior to the site installation governed by 44-2202, and 39-4004, Idaho Code in accordance with the following schedule:

a. Single Section Unit. The permit fee is one hundred fifty dollars ($150).

b. Double Section Unit. The permit fee is two hundred dollars ($200).

c. More Than Two Sections. The permit fee for a home consisting of more than two (2) sections is two hundred fifty dollars ($250).

04. In-Plant Inspection Agency Fees. In-plant inspection fees for manufactured homes produced by Idaho Manufactures as per 39-4003A and 39-4004 of Idaho Code is set at forty-five dollars ($45) per floor.

05. Inspections at Manufacturing Plants. The Division conducts inspections at the manufacturing plant to determine compliance with codes adopted by Title 39, Chapters 40 and 41, Idaho Code, and Title 54, Chapters 10, 26, and 50, Idaho Code.

06. Manufactured Home Site Installation Inspections. Installation permits must be obtained from the Division for installations in areas where there is no approved local program, or from a city or county that has by ordinance adopted building codes pursuant to Section 39-4116, Idaho Code, and whose installation program has been approved by the Division. All installations must be inspected and approved by the authority having jurisdiction before the manufactured home is occupied.

a. Installation inspections shall be conducted in accordance with the Idaho Manufactured Home Installation Standard or the Design Approval Primary Inspection Agency of the manufactured home.

07. Modular Site Installation Inspection. In order to complete the installation of an Idaho approved Modular Building, approval and inspection of the installation by the enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the site location is required.

08. Qualifications of Inspectors. All inspectors must be properly certified for the type of inspection Certification Program Construction Code Inspector program (NCPCCI), the National Inspection Testing Certification program (NITC), the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI), and the International Code Council (ICC).

09. Minimum Training Requirements for Inspectors. All manufactured home installation inspectors must complete eight (8) hours of training or instruction germane to the profession.

10. Rights and Limitations of Local Enforcement Agencies for Modular Buildings.

a. A local enforcement agency has the right to require a complete set of plans and specifications approved by the Division for each Modular Building to be installed within its jurisdiction, to require that all permits be obtained before delivery of any unit.

b. A local enforcement agency does not have the right to: open for inspection any Modular Building or component bearing an Insignia to determine compliance with any codes or ordinances; require by ordinance or otherwise that Modular Buildings meet any requirements not equally applicable to on-site construction; or to charge permit or plan review fees for any portion of the structure prefabricated or assembled at a place other than the Building Site.

11. Division Approval. A city or county that has by ordinance adopted a building code pursuant to Section 39-4116, Idaho Code, is eligible to participate in the inspection of manufactured and mobile homes. Such local installation inspection program must be approved by the Division to provide inspection services if the following minimum criteria is met:

a. Inspections are conducted by the city or county employing inspectors holding a valid certification as residential building inspector from the International Code Council;

b. Inspectors attended training sessions provided or approved by the Division and receive a certificate evidencing successful completion thereof.

c. Voluntary Withdrawal. A city or county may voluntarily withdraw from participation in the program to inspect manufactured homes upon providing to the Administrator of the Division thirty (30) days written notice of its intention to do so.

d. Quality Assurance. Any inspected installation is subject to quality assurance reviews by Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses. Findings made by the Division pursuant to such reviews will be forwarded to the inspection authority having jurisdiction.
i. All inspectors and approved programs are subject to review.

12. Modular Insignia and Serial Number.

a. Assigned Insignia are not transferable and are void when not affixed as assigned.

b. Each Modular Building must bear a legible identifying serial number. Each section of a multiple Modular Building must have the same identifying serial number followed by a numerical sequence identifier or a letter suffix, or both.

Effective July 1, 2024

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