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Boise Planning & Development Services

Boise, ID

Avg Review

22d

Rejection Rate

35%

Skill Files

8

Status

Medium

Ventilation — Boise Type I Hood

2018 IMC w/ ID amendments (IDAPA 07.03.01) / NFPA 96
ventilation

Type I hoods per IMC with Idaho amendments. Exhaust 400 CFM/LF. Makeup air required. Cold/dry climate — heated makeup air. Idaho energy code (IDAPA 24.39.35) applies.

Examiner Note: Boise follows IDAPA amendments. Heated makeup air for Boise winter design temp. Show energy compliance.

Common rejection: Heated makeup air not sized for Boise winter; Idaho energy code not addressed

Correction: Size heated makeup air for Boise design temp. Include Idaho energy code compliance. Show exhaust CFM on M-1.

Fire Suppression — Boise NFPA 96

NFPA 96 / UL 300 / Boise Fire Code
fire

UL 300 suppression for Type I hoods. Boise Fire reviews fire plans. Automatic gas shutoff. Manual pull station.

Examiner Note: Boise Fire reviews as part of building permit. Include fire details.

Common rejection: UL 300 documents missing; gas shutoff not shown

Correction: Include UL 300 documents. Show gas shutoff and nozzle layout on FP-1.

Plumbing — Boise Grease Interceptor

2018 IPC w/ ID amendments / Boise Public Works
plumbing

Grease interceptor per IPC with ID amendments. Boise Public Works may review FOG. 3-comp sink. Handwash within 25 feet.

Examiner Note: Boise follows IDAPA plumbing amendments. Submit interceptor details with permit.

Common rejection: Interceptor sizing missing; IDAPA plumbing references not used

Correction: Show interceptor sizing per IPC/IDAPA on P-1. Submit to Boise Public Works if required.

Electrical — Boise Kitchen Circuits

2017 NEC / IDAPA 07.03.01
electrical

NEC with Idaho amendments. GFCI within 6 feet of water. Emergency disconnect. ID electrical license required.

Examiner Note: Boise follows NEC with IDAPA amendments. ID electrical license on application.

Common rejection: GFCI not shown; ID electrical license missing

Correction: Add GFCI within 6 feet of water on E-1. Include ID electrical license. Show emergency disconnect.

Health — Boise Food Facility

IDAPA 16.02.19 / Central District Health
health

Central District Health Department reviews food facility plans per IDAPA 16.02.19. Handwash, 3-comp sink, FRP, sealed floors. Separate health permit.

Examiner Note: Central District Health requires plan review. 2-3 week turnaround.

Common rejection: Health review not submitted; food facility specs incomplete

Correction: Submit food facility plan to Central District Health per IDAPA 16.02.19. Specify finishes.

Structural — Boise Seismic & Snow

2018 IBC w/ IDAPA / ASCE 7-16
structural

Seismic Design Category D for Boise (active seismic zone). Snow load 25 PSF. Equipment anchorage critical for seismic. ID PE required.

Examiner Note: Boise is in Seismic Design Category D — this surprises many applicants. Thorough seismic review. ID PE stamp required.

Common rejection: Seismic design category D not properly addressed; ID PE stamp missing

Correction: Provide ID PE-stamped calculations for SDC D per ASCE 7. Show detailed seismic equipment anchorage on S-1. Include snow loads.

ADA — Boise Accessible Design

2018 IBC Ch. 11 w/ IDAPA / ADA 2010
ada

IBC Chapter 11 with ID amendments. Accessible route, restroom. Idaho follows federal ADA closely.

Examiner Note: Boise follows IBC/IDAPA accessibility. Standard ADA compliance.

Common rejection: Accessible route not dimensioned; restroom details incomplete

Correction: Show accessible route on A-1. Detail restroom per IBC Ch. 11.

Egress — Boise Exit Requirements

2018 IBC §1006 / §1017 w/ IDAPA
egress

IBC egress with IDAPA amendments. Two exits for 50+ occupants. Travel distance 250/300 feet.

Examiner Note: Boise follows IBC egress with IDAPA amendments.

Common rejection: Occupant load not on plans; exit signs not on emergency power

Correction: Add occupant load per IBC 1004 on A-1. Show exit signs on emergency power.