Contractors & Manufactured Home Installers

Definition List

Notice of Correction (NOC)
A formal notice of items found during the course of an inspection which must be corrected before approval is granted.

Notice of Violation (NOV)
Notice of Violation: a formal notice of at least one specific area of non-compliance with the Idaho Statutes & Rules as administered by the Division of Building Safety.

Enforcement Permit
An Enforcement Permit is issued only by a state inspector and only in cases where a contractor or homeowner has failed to purchase a required permit for work already completed. Fees charged for an Enforcement Permit are double the original amount due to the failure to permit.

Permitting

What is a permit?
A permit grants the holder authorization to perform specific construction and/or installation work. Permits are assigned a unique document number which is required when requesting inspections and approval of the work.

The law requires you to permit your manufactured home, electrical, plumbing & HVAC work with the Division of Building Safety to ensure compliance with proper installation & safety standards.
Call 1-800-955-3044 to verify what permits are required for your jobsite.
Apply for permits online or visit any of our offices.

What is an Installation Tag? An installation tag is used to maintain a registry of new manufactured home installations in the State of Idaho.

Inspections

Call 1-800-839-9239 and request an inspection. To do this you will need your permit number and Inspection Code for the IVR.
OR
Go to eTRAKiT online and log in
Select “permits” to search for your permit
Enter your permit number
Click on your permit number
Under actions (on the left) choose “Request Inspection”
Fill in the required information
Choose your inspection type
Choose the date
Click on “Add inspection”
Click “Submit”
Verify the inspection and click “OK”

Licensing

Contractors and their employees must be properly licensed with the Division of Building Safety in order to perform the requested work.
Apply for licenses at any of our offices or view the licensing information for your trade online.

Jurisdiction Info

Public Works Contractors licensees and Construction Manager licensees have statewide jurisdiction on any project that involves public funding. A list of electrical, plumbing, HVAC and Manufactured Housing inspectors is available for your reference. You may also contact (800) 955-3044.

Payment Options

Online: Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, E-check or eGov Express. Please review DBS payment methods for further information.
In our office: Cash, Check, Master card or Visa