Idaho Falls, ID Building Safety: Building Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Adopted code
- 2018 IBC
- Copy on file
- City Clerk's office
- Default penalty
- up to $1,000 / 6 mo
- Administered by
- Community Development Services
Summary
Idaho Falls adopts the 2018 International Building Code as its official building code, so covered construction, alteration, and repair work needs a City-issued permit before it starts.
The International Building Code, 2018 Edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted as an official code of the City, except the portions deleted, modified or amended by the provisions of this Chapter.
(B) Code on File: One (1) copy of the International Building Code, 2018 Edition, shall be retained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public.
Full Breakdown
City Code Section 7-1-1(A) adopts the International Building Code, 2018 Edition, as the City's official building code, incorporating that code's permit requirements for construction, alteration, repair, and change of occupancy citywide. One certified copy is kept on file with the City Clerk for public review. The Department of Community Development Services administers permitting and inspections under the adopted code, except where Chapter 1 of Title 7 deletes, modifies, or amends specific IBC sections.
Violations & Fines
Building without a required permit is a Code violation; absent a specific penalty, it is a misdemeanor punishable by up to $1,000 and six months in jail under Section 1-4-1.
Frequently Asked Questions
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