Building

Department Overview

The mission of the Building Department is to provide quality services to the community in a manner that is comprehensive, efficient, knowledgeable and helpful to the public. The Building Department promotes and insures that all new development in Eagle is constructed in accordance with the highest standards of safety and that all existing structures are maintained in a safe condition.

Attention! As of January 1 2021, the City of Eagle will be enforcing the ICC 2018 Codes adopted by the State of Idaho

UPDATE EFFECTIVE APRIL 3, 2020

DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ALL “COMMERCIAL BUILDING INSPECTIONS” HAVE BEEN AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Attention Commercial Builders and Contractors, 

As many local jurisdictions are taking precautionary measures to reduce and minimize the risk of spread and exposure to Inspectors, City Staff and Community, the City of Eagle Building Department will be suspending commercial site inspections on Fridays until further notice. In compliance with Governor’s Order to Self-Isolate, all Commercial Building Inspections shall be performed with Social Distancing orders as defined by Section 8.j. to the extent possible. Inspections will resume Monday through Thursday. Inspection of structural concrete placement should be scheduled late on a Thursday.

This measure will also provide improved service and efficiency with permit processing and plan reviews as alternate work schedules, including work-from-home, are being implemented. 

Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing inspections will occur Monday through Friday as usual. Safety precautions and preparedness should be coordinated with your inspector prior to arrival.

REQUESTING AN INSPECTION

ALL inspection requests must be called in prior to 4:00 PM to receive an inspection the next business day. All inspections called in after 4:00 PM will not be scheduled for the following business day. This is including any online inspection requests and any online permit applications requesting inspections. Online permit applications received after 4:00 PM will only be processed that day if time allows.

- Steve Nash
City of Eagle Building Official

RESIDENTIAL PLAN REVIEW TURN AROUND TIME:

The estimated time for a residential plan review is 20 business days without revisions.

 SMALL PROJECTS (RESIDENTIAL) TURN AROUND TIME:

The estimated time for small projects plan review is 7-10 business days.

 COMMERCIAL PLAN REVIEW TURN AROUND TIME:

The estimated time for commercial plan review is 4-6 weeks.

"Foundation Only Permits" are issued on Commercial Projects ONLY.

Adopted Codes:

  • 2018 International Building Code (IBC)
  • 2018 International Residential Code (IRC)
  • 2018 International Energy Code (Residential)
  • 2018 International Energy Code (Commercial)
  • 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
  • 2018 International Fuel and Gas Code (IFGC)
  • 2018 International Fire Code (IFC)
  • 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC)
  • 2017 Idaho State Plumbing Code (ISPC)

All Codes listed are effective January 1, 2018, and all local amendments.