Who enforces each one, what edition applies, and what changes next. 5 of 7 areas verified on primary sources. Federal OSHA state.
| Area | In force | Authority | Next |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | 2018 International Fire Code (IFC), with Idaho amendmentsAdopted by the State Fire Marshal via bulletin, effective Jan 1, 2021; incorporates dozens of NFPA standards (NFPA 13, 25, 72) with Idaho amendments to access, water supply, and sky lantern rules. SourceVerified on the source | Idaho State Fire Marshal (Dept. of Insurance) statewide; enforced locally by municipal/county fire departments where they exist | In forceIn force; no newer edition bulletin identified this run |
| Building | 2018 International Building Code (IBC), with Idaho amendments incl. 2021 IBC mass-timber provisionsState Building Code Board sets the code (IDAPA 24.39.30, current text effective 7/1/2024); Idaho amendments cover occupancy thresholds, plumbing fixtures, and mass-timber construction types. SourceVerified on the source | Idaho Building Code Board (DOPL) sets statewide code; local jurisdictions adopt and enforce, including permits/inspections | In forceIn force; no further edition adoption confirmed |
| Elevators | ASME A17.1-2022 (elevators/escalators); ASME A17.3-2015 (existing elevators)DOPL Elevator Program adopted updated codes effective July 1, 2025 (post-2025 session); changes include buffer-testing procedure updates and optional pit sump pumps; audio communication still mandatory. SourceVerified on the source | Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), Elevator Program | In forceIn force (adopted 7/1/2025) |
| Boilers | unknown — no current mandatory state inspection program confirmedA secondary source reports Idaho repealed its Boiler and Pressure Vessel Rules effective 3/29/2010 and does not mandate boiler/pressure-vessel inspections statewide; not corroborated on a reachable official current agency page. SourceReported, in verification | unknown (Idaho Industrial Commission held rulemaking authority historically; no boiler program found on its current site) | Unconfirmedunknown |
| Pools | IDAPA 16.02.14, Rules Governing Construction and Operation of public swimming pools/spasIdaho Dept. of Health & Welfare rule (current text effective 3/15/2022) references the state plumbing/electrical codes and NSF 14/50; enforced by the 7 Public Health Districts. SourceVerified on the source | Idaho Dept. of Health & Welfare; enforced by the 7 regional Public Health Districts | In forceIn force; chapter is up for 2026 zero-based-regulation legislative review |
| Lodging | No dedicated statewide hotel/lodging safety-license law foundIdaho Code Title 39 Ch.18 covers only innkeeper civil-liability/guest-property law, not licensing or safety inspection; hotels fall under the general statewide Fire and Building codes plus local business licensing. SourceReported, in verification | None dedicated; general Fire Marshal / Building Code Board authorities plus local jurisdictions apply | Unconfirmedunknown |
| Workplace | Federal OSHA jurisdiction (no Idaho State Plan)Idaho has no OSHA-approved State Plan; federal OSHA covers private-sector employers, but state and local government employees are not covered by federal OSHA and have no state-plan alternative. SourceVerified on the source | U.S. Dept. of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (federal) | In force |
No dated statewide items in the next 24 months beyond the federal layer.
2018 International Fire Code (IFC), with Idaho amendments. Adopted by the State Fire Marshal via bulletin, effective Jan 1, 2021; incorporates dozens of NFPA standards (NFPA 13, 25, 72) with Idaho amendments to access, water supply, and sky lantern rules. Enforced by: Idaho State Fire Marshal (Dept. of Insurance) statewide; enforced locally by municipal/county fire departments where they exist.
2018 International Building Code (IBC), with Idaho amendments incl. 2021 IBC mass-timber provisions. State Building Code Board sets the code (IDAPA 24.39.30, current text effective 7/1/2024); Idaho amendments cover occupancy thresholds, plumbing fixtures, and mass-timber construction types. Enforced by: Idaho Building Code Board (DOPL) sets statewide code; local jurisdictions adopt and enforce, including permits/inspections.
Elevators: Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), Elevator Program (ASME A17.1-2022 (elevators/escalators); ASME A17.3-2015 (existing elevators)). Boilers: unknown (Idaho Industrial Commission held rulemaking authority historically; no boiler program found on its current site) (unknown — no current mandatory state inspection program confirmed).
Idaho is a federal-OSHA state: the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforces workplace safety rules directly.
Boilers: Unconfirmed (unknown); Lodging: Unconfirmed (unknown).
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