Building Safety in Meridian, ID (2026)

Meridian City Code § 10-5-4(C) (new IRC § M1203.1)

Carbon Monoxide Alarms. For new construction, an approved carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms in dwelling units within which fuel-fired appliances are installed and in dwelling units that have attached garages. D.A new section, section M1203.2, shall be added, to read as follows: Where Required In Existing...

Meridian City Code § 10-1-2(A)

IBC section 105.2, exception 1 under "Building," shall be amended to read as follows: Building: 1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, emissions testing facilities, and similar uses, provided that the floor area is not greater than 120 square feet (11m2).

Meridian City Code § 10-3-3

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to place or install in any building, structure, or premises any wiring, apparatus or fixture for the use of electric current for light, heat or power, or to make any alterations or changes in, or additions to any wiring, apparatus or fixtures for such use, without first obtaining from the city a written permit to do such work. Permits sha...

Meridian City Code § 10-2-3

Such permit shall state the kind of work to be done and the amount, and shall cover only work so specified. The contractor, person, firm or corporation shall submit a plan of the plumbing system to be followed, if deemed necessary by the plumbing inspector. Said permit shall also state the location by street and number of the building where such work is to be done, and shall be valid only for t...