Idaho Admin. Code r. 24.39.70.500

Current through September 2, 2024

Section 24.39.70.500 - PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS

01.Permits.

a. Permits will be furnished to a HVAC contractor upon submission of a complete application and proper permit fee. For commercial or industrial HVAC work, a verified copy of bid acceptance must be submitted with the application. Permit serial numbers must be registered in the name of the HVAC contractor and are transferable only as provided herein these rules.

b. Homeowners making HVAC installations on their own premises under the provisions of Section 54-5002(1)(a), Idaho Code, must secure a HVAC permit by making application to the Division as provided by Section 54-5016, Idaho Code.

c. Expiration. Every permit issued shall expire and become null and void after three hundred sixty-five (365) days from the purchase date or last inspection. A permit may be renewed for an additional year upon receipt of Division approval and payment of a sixty-five dollar ($65) renewal fee.

d. Transferring a Permit. A HVAC permit may be transferred to another eligible party if such party provides to the Division written authorization signed and notarized by the original permit holder consenting to the transfer itself and assigning all responsibilities and conditions incorporated into the original permit issuance. A permit may be transferred to the owner of the property on which the HVAC work is to be performed and for which the permit was issued, or such owner's designated legal agent in cases where the property owner has terminated his legal relationship with the HVAC contractor who originally obtained the permit. An administrative fee in the amount of forty-five dollars ($45) for the transfer of a permit must be paid to the Division.

02.Permit Fee Schedule.

a. Residential. Includes all buildings with HVAC systems being installed on each property. The following permit fees apply to all residential single and duplex installations:

Type	Fee
Base permit	$100
Furnace, furnace-air conditioner combination, heat pump, air conditioner, evaporative cooler, unit heater, space heater, decorative gas-fired appliance, incinerator, boiler, pool heater, mini-split system, free-standing solid-fuel stove, factory-built gas fireplace, or similar fixture or appliance, including ducts, vents, and flues attached thereto	Plus $30 per first fixture or appliance Plus $15 per additional fixture or appliance
Exhaust duct or ventilation duct, including dryer vents, range hood vents, cook stove vents, bath fan vents, and similar exhaust ducts or ventilation ducts	Plus $15 per first duct Plus $5 per additional duct
Fuel gas piping system	Plus $5 per appliance outlet
Hydronic systems	Plus $5 per zone

b. Miscellaneous. The following permit fees apply for the types of permits listed:

Type	Fee
Requested inspection	$65 per hour or portion thereof plus costs of out-of-state travel
Mobile or manufactured home	$65 per inspection
Modular building
Plan check or technical service	$65 per hour or portion thereof

c. Other Installations Including Multifamily, Industrial and Commercial. The following fees shall apply to multifamily, industrial, and commercial installations and installations not specifically mentioned elsewhere in this Fee Schedule. The HVAC system cost is the cost to the owner of labor charges and other costs incurred to complete the installation of equipment and materials installed as part of the HVAC system. All permit fees calculated under this Subsection are based on the total HVAC system cost, which must be listed on the permit:

HVAC System Cost	Fee
Up to $10,000	$60 plus 2% of HVAC system cost
$10,000 to $100,000	$260 plus 1% of HVAC system cost exceeding $10,000
Over $100,000	$1,160 plus 5% of HVAC system cost exceeding $100,000

d. Additional Fees. A fee of sixty-five dollars ($65) per hour or portion thereof shall apply to trips to inspect when the permit holder has given notice to Division that the work is ready for inspection and it is not; if the permit holder has not accurately identified the work location; if the inspector cannot gain access to make the inspection; if corrections are required by the inspector as a result of the permit holder improperly responding to a corrective notice; or when corrections have not been made in the prescribed time, unless an extension has been requested and granted.

03.Required Inspections.

a. Inspection Tags. Inspectors certify to the permit holder that an inspection was completed by securely attaching the inspection tag in a prominent location.

b. Final Inspection Tags. An inspection tag indicating a final inspection was performed is attached when the HVAC installation as specified on the permit is complete and conforms to the requirements of the code and rules.

c. Inspection Tags for Unacceptable HVAC Installations. "Notice of Correction" inspection tags are attached to indicate that the HVAC installation is not acceptable and corrections are required. A reinspection and reinspection fee for such installations shall be required.

d. Work-in-Progress Tag. An inspection tag indicating a work-in-progress inspection was performed is attached following inspection of groundwork, rough-in work, or any portion of the installation that is to be covered or otherwise concealed before completion of the entire HVAC installation as specified on the permit.

Idaho Admin. Code r. 24.39.70.500

Effective March 28, 2023