Idaho Building Code, Permit and Licensing Information
Updated: May 24, 2024
Idaho Code Agency:
Idaho Building Code Boards
Department of Building Safety
1090 E. Watertower Street
Meridian, ID 83642
Phone: (208) 334-3951
Contact: Chris Jensen, Administrator, 208-334-395
Website: https://dbs.idaho.gov/
Email: [email protected]
What Is The Current Adopted Idaho Building Code?
- 2020 Idaho Residential Code
- 2020 Idaho Energy Conservation Code
- 2018 International Building Code (IBC) with amendments
- 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
- 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
- 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
- 2018 International Fire Code (IFC)
- 2015 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)
- 2017 National Electric Code (NEC) – 2017 NEC effective July 1, 2017
- State Energy Code 2018 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2016
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 Life Safety Code 2018
Building codes in Idaho are adopted by state statute, but rules adopting new editions must be passed by the legislature. Local governments have the option to adopt additional codes in addition to those codes named in statute. Local amendments to state codes must be no less than the requirements as adopted by the state. The state of Idaho requires all electrical installations to comply with the NEC, which they adopt on a traditional three-year cycle. Based on past adoptions, they are also likely to be adopting the NEC-2020 within the year
Additional Building Codes by State
| State Website | https://www.idaho.gov/ |
| State Licensing | Specialty contractor licensing may be required but general contractor licensing is not required by the State of Idaho. Local jurisdictions may also require licensing. |
| State Fire Marshal | https://doi.idaho.gov/state-fire-marshal/ |
| State Environmental Permit | https://www.deq.idaho.gov/ |
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