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Steel & concrete modular homes in Idaho
Modular homes are built to state and local building codes and set on a permanent foundation. Here is what applies in Idaho.
Idaho program
- Administering agency
- Idaho Division of Building Safety (Building Bureau)
- Program / authority
- Idaho Code Title 39, ch. 43 (Idaho Building Code Act); IDAPA 07.03.03
- Code basis
- Not verified. Confirm with the local building department.
- Inspection & seal
- Division issues a label/insignia showing a modular building meets applicable codes; it has inspection authority including plumbing inspections on manufacturer request.
- Good to know
- A Modular Building Advisory Board (Idaho Code 39-4302) advises on the rules; commercial coaches are limited to nonresidential use.
- Official source
- https://adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/2005/07/0303.pdf
Summarised from public sources; rules change. Confirm with Idaho’s agency and your local building department before ordering.
Your project in Idaho
Step 1
Confirm zoning & permits
Local jurisdiction sets lot, setback and design rules. See Permits & Zoning.
Step 2
Plans reviewed to state code
We stamp plans for the code that applies in Idaho.
Step 3
Factory build & inspection
Third-party or state inspection happens in the factory, then final on site.
Step 4
Set, connect, certify
Modules crane in, joints are torqued and inspected, and local sign-off issues the CO.