Building Department

ATTENTION! The Inspection Request Phone Line will be going away after August 25, 2023. To request an inspection after said date, you will have to use the "Contractor Portal". Please contact the Permit Techs for directions on how to set up inspections through this portal.


Our Mission Statement

The mission of the Eagle Building & Safety Department is to protect the lives and safety of the residents and visitors of Eagle, preserve the City's quality of life, and contribute to the City's economic development. This is accomplished through the implementation of the Eagle Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical Codes as well as Energy, Accessible Design, and Zoning Regulations for construction and maintenance of Commercial, Industrial, and Residential development within the City.

Building Permits: A building permit is required for New Construction, Additions, Alterations, Relocation, Enlargement, Replacement, Repair, Equipment, Use and Occupancy, Location, Maintenance, Removal, and Demolition of every Residential and Commercial structure or any Appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.


Requesting an Inspection


How to use the Contractor Portal

 Permit and inspection information can be searched through the contractor portal, accessible through the City's website. To search and schedule inspections, please complete the following steps:

Using a Computer:

  • Go to www.cityofeagle.org
  • Click on the 4th circle across the green banner that says "Forms & Permits"
  • Click on the tab that says "Building Permits Applications and Forms".
  • Click on the green link that says, "Click Here to Open Contractor Portal".
  • In the Contractor Portal on the left there is a blank search bar and in the center, there is a "search by" option.  The "search by" is a drop-down box for you to choose to search the portal by permit number, contractor, address, etc. 
    • Enter the name of the contractor, address, or permit number in the search bar.
    • Set the "search by" option to the desired criteria (permit number, contractor, address, etc. )
    • Click the "search" button on the right and matching results will populate. 
  • Click on "Request an inspection" and fill out all of your information, including your access code. 

Using a mobile device:

  • Go to www.cityofeagle.org
  •  Scroll down until you see "Building Department". Click this link
  • On the Building Department page, scroll to "Contractor Portal" and click this link. 
  • Once on the "Contractor Portal", you will see a search bar and a "search by" option.  The "search by" is a drop-down box for you to choose to search the portal by permit number, contractor, address, etc.
    • Enter the name of the contractor, address, or permit number in the search bar.
    • Set the "search by" option to the desired criteria (permit number, contractor, address, etc. )
    • Click the "search" button  on the right and matching results will populate. 
  • Click on "Request an inspection" and fill out all of your information, including your access code. 


CLICK HERE FOR THE CONTRACTOR PORTAL


Only footing and foundation inspections can use the time box and pour times must be scheduled from 9am-4pm.  All other inspections will occur between 8 am - 5 pm.

To cancel an inspection, please email the Building Department 

All inspection requests must be submitted online by 4:00 pm to receive an inspection the next business day.  

Inspection requests submitted online after 4:00 pm will be scheduled for the following (not next) business day. For example, an inspection request submitted online after 4:00 pm on Monday will be scheduled for Wednesday. 

"FOOTING INSPECTIONS" shall be submitted online before 4:00 pm to receive the inspection the next day and shall be approximately one (1) hour prior to pouring the concrete. 

Inspection Requests submitted online through the Contractor Portal after 4:00 pm on Friday will be scheduled for the following Tuesday. If a holiday lands on a Monday, then all inspections received after 4:00 pm on a Friday will be scheduled for the following Wednesday. ALL INSPECTION REQUESTS RECEIVED ON A WEEKEND WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR THE FOLLOWING TUESDAY.




CURRENT PLAN REVIEW TURNAROUND TIMES

RESIDENTIAL:

Single Family Home, Accessory Dwelling Units, Detached Garage/Shops, Sheds, Additions, Swimming Pools: 3 - 4 WEEKS

TOWNHOMES: Design Review Approval by Planning & Zoning is required. 4 - 6 WEEKS

NOTE! Plan Review Turn Around Times are based on NO REVISIONS. If revisions are required, it could extend the turnaround time.


 COMMERCIAL

Due to volume Commercial Construction Plan Review Turnaround time: 6 – 8 Weeks

NOTE: Turnaround time does not include the design review process through Planning & Zoning.

"FOUNDATION ONLY PERMITS": Commercial Projects ONLY.


Adopted Codes:

  • 2018 International Building Code (IBC)
  • 2018 International Residential Code (IRC)
  • 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (with State Amendments – Residential)
  • 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (Commercial)
  • 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
  • 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
  • 2018 International Fuel and Gas Code (IFGC)
  • 2018 International Fire Code (IFC)
  • 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC – NFPA 70)
  • 2017 Idaho State Plumbing Code (ISPC - IAPMO)
  • 2018 Geographical Design Criteria (IBC) (IRC)

All Building Codes and State Amendments are effective January 1, 2021.



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