Idaho · Building code

The building code in force in Idaho now.

2018 International Building Code (IBC), with Idaho amendments incl. 2021 IBC mass-timber provisions. Enforced by Idaho Building Code Board (DOPL) sets statewide code; local jurisdictions adopt and enforce, including permits/inspections. Verified on the primary source, re-checked weekly.

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Building code in Idaho

Verified on the source
In force

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.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

Idaho Building Code Board (DOPL) sets statewide code; local jurisdictions adopt and enforce, including permits/inspections

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; the building view resolves them from your ZIP.

What changes next

In force

In force; no further edition adoption confirmed

Questions about the building code in Idaho

Which building code applies in Idaho today?

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.

Who enforces the building code in Idaho?

Idaho Building Code Board (DOPL) sets statewide code; local jurisdictions adopt and enforce, including permits/inspections.

What changes next for the building code in Idaho?

Nothing is scheduled. The rule above stays in force until the state adopts a newer edition or amends the program; AHJ Radar re-checks the source weekly.

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