Building Safety in Bonner County, ID (2026)
5 rules for unincorporated Bonner County, Idaho.
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Fire Sprinkler Requirements
In unincorporated Bonner County, Idaho, a subdivision can satisfy its fire protection requirement with a final plat note stating that an approved IFC residential fire suppression sprinkler system is required in all newly constructed residences. It is one of four options in Bonner County Revised Code § 12-623 D, not a countywide sprinkler mandate.
Residential Fire Sprinkler Plat Note in Unincorporated Bonner County, Idaho
Light RestrictionsBonner County Revised Code § 12-623
2. A note on the final subdivision plat stating: "The installation of an approved IFC residential fire suppression sprinkler system is required in all newly constructed residences". 3. Prior to final plat, a manmade or natural water source with a dry hydrant capable of delivering adequate water supply as prescribed by IFC.
Childcare Center Rules
In unincorporated Bonner County, Idaho, child and adult daycare centers need a conditional use permit in the Agricultural/Forestry, Rural, Suburban, Rural Service Center, Recreation and Alpine Village zones. They are a permitted use in the Commercial zone, and the use table lists them in no other district.
Daycare Center Zoning Rules in Unincorporated Bonner County, Idaho
Significant RestrictionsBonner County Revised Code § 12-333
Use Zoning District F A/F R S C I RSC REC AV ... Nurseries and daycare centers, C (2) C (2) C P C C C child/adult (16) ... (2) Where access to the site is by road, the road shall be located within a recorded easement or public right of way, and constructed to provide adequate emergency vehicle access (including, but not limited to, fire, medical, and law enforcement), except where subject to th...
Building Permits
In unincorporated Bonner County, Idaho, no structure subject to Title 11 can be erected, constructed, set, placed, installed, enlarged, extended, moved or converted without first getting a building location permit from the Bonner County Planning Department before construction starts. Manufactured structures need one too under § 11-102 A.
Building Location Permit Requirements in Unincorporated Bonner County, Idaho
Some RestrictionsBonner County Revised Code § 11-101
Except as otherwise provided in this title, no structure subject to the provisions of this title shall be erected, constructed, set, placed, installed, enlarged, extended, moved or converted in unincorporated Bonner County without first procuring a building location permit from the Bonner County planning department prior to the start of construction. Applications for such permit shall be made o...
Plumbing Permits
Section 11-120 of the Bonner County Revised Code says a building location permit does not excuse an applicant from other requirements, and it names sewage disposal, electrical and plumbing permits as separate obligations. In unincorporated Bonner County, Idaho, the Planning Department's Title 11 permit is a location permit, so plumbing approval is its own step.
Plumbing Permit Requirements in Unincorporated Bonner County, Idaho
Light RestrictionsBonner County Revised Code § 11-120
Nothing in this title shall be construed to relieve an applicant for a building location permit from compliance with any other requirements contained within this code, Idaho Code, or state or federal regulations, such as obtaining sewage disposal, electrical and plumbing permits.
Building Inspections
Before construction starts on any structure in unincorporated Bonner County, Idaho, the permit holder posts the building location permit at the job site entrance, sets up temporary erosion control where applicable, and requests an initial inspection from the Planning Department. Bonner County Compliance has to approve that initial inspection, and a final inspection is required before the structure is occupied.
Building Inspection Steps in Unincorporated Bonner County, Idaho
Some RestrictionsBonner County Revised Code § 11-113
Prior to the commencement of the construction of any structure the permit holder or the permit holder’s representative shall: A. Post the building location permit at the job site’s vehicular entrance to the public right-of-way or public or private easement at a location that is clearly visible at said entrance. The permit shall remain posted until construction has ceased or the structure has be...
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