What is involved in the building permit process?
• Talk to a representative from the Building Department. The experts of the city building code want your project to be a success and will help you avoid potential problems that could cost you time and money. You will be asked some basic questions (What are you planning to do? Where?), advised of any requirements, and, if necessary, referred to other departments for their approval. Representatives from the Building Department will provide you with the resources and information needed for compliance with the applicable building codes. You will then receive an application for a building permit. • Submit Application. At this stage you will document the “Who, What, When, Where and How” of the job, along with any sketches or plans of the proposed work. • Contractor’s registration. Other than homeowners working on their own homes, only licensed plumbers, electricians, and HVAC are legally allowed to do plumbing, electrical and HVAC work in Idaho. Professional licenses in these areas of work r
