Plumbing Board Information
Rules and Legislation

 Proposed Rules & Legislation

1.     Amendment to Idaho Code § 54-2602 and 54-2622A (RS17411) (HB481) Passed, effective 7/1/08

--Amends existing law relating to plumbing and plumbers to revise a definition; and to remove an exception to the certificate of competency requirements.

2.     Adoption of Pending Rule IDAPA 07.02.06 Passed, effective 4/2/08

--The proposed rule change is needed to authorize the plumbing industry to utilize improvements and advanced techniques in plumbing installations. The changes specify when and under what circumstances sidewall venting and air admittance valves may be used in plumbing systems.

3.     Adoption of Pending Rule IDAPA 07.02.07 Passed, effective 4/2/08

--The proposed change is needed to eliminate confusion and misunderstanding regarding whether a provision for civil penalties applies to licensed plumbing contractors. The proposed change adds language to the rule to clarify that a person holding a valid plumbing contractor license is not subject to certain civil penalties.

4.     Adoption of Pending Fee Rule IDAPA 07.02.03 Passed, effective 3/26/08

--The changes in fees for plumbing permits simplify the calculation of residential permit fees by basing fees on the square footage of the residence and associated outbuildings constructed at one time. Permit fees for non-residential installations increase in cost, but bring them into conformance with electrical which have been adjusted to match these fees, and HVAC permit fees which decrease substantially in cost versus their current costs. By adopting a common fee basis for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC permits, the programming and implementation costs associated with the new software system are minimized. The structure is also more easily understood by staff and customers alike. The proposed rule adopts a new square footage-based permit fee schedule for new residential construction, and also imposes an increased permit fee schedule for non-residential construction.

 Existing Rules & Legislation

Idaho Statutes Title 54 Chapter 26 - Plumbing and Plumbers
Administrative Rules - IDAPA 07.02 - Established rules regarding plumbing permits, inspections and licenses.
Idaho Statutes & Rules Packet (pdf) (unofficial copy)