Inspection Requirements

Valley County requires soil/ site inspection before placing forms for footings.  An excavation inspection is required for all projects.

This is done after forms are set up, reinforcing is tied in place and before placing concrete.  The property lines must be clearly marked at the time of this inspection.  Pole Structures require hole inspections and masonry inspections are also required if applicable.

This is done after the forms and reinforcing materials are in place but before placing concrete.

This is done before house wrap or siding is placed.  Wall and roof nailing pattern is required to be checked.

Please note that as of 11-01-17 Valley County Building Department will be inspecting all solid fuel burning factory built fireplaces (inserts).  Permits are required and can be obtained online or at our office.

This is done after roof and wall sheathing, all framing, fire blocking, bracing, draft stops, resistive weather barrier is in place on exterior walls (no siding should be installed), and all pipes (including electrical, plumbing, heating, and gas), chimneys and vents are complete.  This inspection is required before installation is placed but after electrical plumbing, and HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) rough ins have been signed off by the state inspectors.  If engineered trusses are used, a copy of the truss manufacturer’s specifications must be given to the inspector at the frame inspection.  Pole sheds with interior finish require a frame inspection prior to cover.

This is done before the interior of structures is covered.

Please note  Insulation installers shall provide a certification listing the type, manufacturer and R-value of insulation installed in each element of the building thermal envelope, as per 2018 International Energy Conservation Code.

This is your last inspection and is done after all code related work has been completed and before occupying the building.  Electrical plumbing, and HVAC final inspections must be complete and approved before the final inspection can be done by the Building Department.  Carpet, linoleum, and paint do not have to be completed before this inspection.

Permanent sets require excavation, footing, foundation, and final inspections; standard sets require excavation, footing, and final inspections.  Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC must be signed off before this department can final the home.  A copy of the Idaho Manufactured Home Installation Standard is available in this office.

Setbacks are measured from the EAVE of the building to the property line.  Setbacks and construction may also be regulated by subdivision covenants.  The more restrictive is required.  Property lines MUST be clearly marked before the footing inspection.