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Codes, exemptions & field inspections

Build to the adopted code. Verify every exception.

This guide translates the available agency record into a preconstruction checklist for structural scope, minor work, and inspection release. The adopted code and the issuing official control when a field condition is disputed.

Regulatory framework

The code baseline for Teton County.

2024 International Building Code, 2024 International Residential Code, 2024 International Plumbing Code, 2024 International Mechanical Code, 2024 International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, 2024 International Existing Building Code, limited 2024 International Property Maintenance Code provisions, and the 2023 National Electrical Code, all with County amendments. Jackson Hole Fire/EMS separately enforces the County's 2024 International Fire Code and 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

Inspection lane

The permit holder or agent must request inspections. Register and sign in to the SmartGov portal, open My Portal and My Inspections, or leave a message on the inspection line at 307-732-5745. Contact the Permit Technician at 307-733-7030 if the permit is not linked or an inspection is unavailable; do not request same-day inspections online. Fire Department electrical, sprinkler and other fire inspections must be scheduled directly with Jackson Hole Fire/EMS. An inspection must occur at least once every 180 days to keep the permit active.

Minor-work playbook

Understand what may be exempt—and what is not.

County amendments exempt one one-story detached accessory structure per parcel when its floor area does not exceed 200 square feet; one qualifying private-use agricultural building per parcel on more than two acres when roof area is at most 600 square feet and eave height at most 10 feet; qualifying utility-free hoop houses up to 3,500 square feet and 16 feet high; swings and playground equipment; nonstructural sidewalks and slabs; decks or patios no more than 30 inches above grade with no permanent construction above; agricultural fences and fences under six feet; and nonstructural landscaping. Exempt work must still meet setbacks and Land Development Regulations, and separate electrical, plumbing, mechanical, septic or planning permits may apply.

Field rule

A permit exemption generally addresses one narrow construction trigger. It does not automatically waive zoning, land-use, floodplain, shoreline, fire, energy, electrical, utility, septic, or right-of-way requirements. Obtain written confirmation when the project involves a new structure, structural alteration, change in occupancy, or concealed work.

Inspection pipeline

Keep the work visible at every release point.

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    Request with lead time

    The permit holder or agent must request inspections. Register and sign in to the SmartGov portal, open My Portal and My Inspections, or leave a message on the inspection line at 307-732-5745. Contact the Permit Technician at 307-733-7030 if the permit is not linked or an inspection is unavailable; do not request same-day inspections online. Fire Department electrical, sprinkler and other fire inspections must be scheduled directly with Jackson Hole Fire/EMS. An inspection must occur at least once every 180 days to keep the permit active.

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    Preserve access

    Do not cover framing, reinforcement, wiring, piping, damp-proofing, or life-safety work until the required inspection has been completed and documented.

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    Close the record

    Retain the approved plans, inspection approvals, correction responses, and final certificate or occupancy release with the property file.

Contractor verification

Verify the builder before the contract is signed.

Use the state licensing system to verify active registration, trade credentials, bond status, and liability coverage where available. Match the legal business name to the proposal and permit application.

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Planning reference

Keep the parcel rules beside the building plans.

A building permit is only one part of statutory compliance. Check the local zoning, ordinance, map, or land-use reference before finalizing setbacks, height, lot coverage, access, drainage, or accessory structure placement.

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Source trail

Official sources for this profile

Use these direct agency or licensing links to confirm current instructions before you file, pay, or schedule work. External pages control if their information differs from this directory.

Agency websiteOpen official source ↗Permit portalOpen official source ↗Fee scheduleOpen official source ↗Planning or zoning referenceOpen official source ↗Contractor license lookupOpen official source ↗

Project questions

Frequently asked questions for Teton County

Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?

Teton County Planning and Building Services Department, Building Division is the identified county-level authority for this profile. Confirm that the property is in its service area before filing.

How should I begin an application?

Begin with the online permit gateway listed in the application guide. If the portal does not recognize the address or project type, contact 307-733-3959; Building Division information: 307-733-7030; inspection line: 307-732-5745.

How long might review take?

N/A for general building permits; the County states review and processing time depends on the project. Correctly submitted mechanical, plumbing, reroof and demolition trade permits are typically issued within 48 hours.

How are inspections scheduled?

The permit holder or agent must request inspections. Register and sign in to the SmartGov portal, open My Portal and My Inspections, or leave a message on the inspection line at 307-732-5745. Contact the Permit Technician at 307-733-7030 if the permit is not linked or an inspection is unavailable; do not request same-day inspections online. Fire Department electrical, sprinkler and other fire inspections must be scheduled directly with Jackson Hole Fire/EMS. An inspection must occur at least once every 180 days to keep the permit active.

Which codes and exemptions should I review?

2024 International Building Code, 2024 International Residential Code, 2024 International Plumbing Code, 2024 International Mechanical Code, 2024 International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, 2024 International Existing Building Code, limited 2024 International Property Maintenance Code provisions, and the 2023 National Electrical Code, all with County amendments. Jackson Hole Fire/EMS separately enforces the County's 2024 International Fire Code and 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code. County amendments exempt one one-story detached accessory structure per parcel when its floor area does not exceed 200 square feet; one qualifying private-use agricultural building per parcel on more than two acres when roof area is at most 600 square feet and eave height at most 10 feet; qualifying utility-free hoop houses up to 3,500 square feet and 16 feet high; swings and playground equipment; nonstructural sidewalks and slabs; decks or patios no more than 30 inches above grade with no permanent construction above; agricultural fences and fences under six feet; and nonstructural landscaping. Exempt work must still meet setbacks and Land Development Regulations, and separate electrical, plumbing, mechanical, septic or planning permits may apply.

Field sequencing matters

The inspector needs to see the work at the right moment.

Code compliance is not only a plan-review exercise. Footings, reinforcement, framing, fireblocking, wiring, piping, insulation, weather protection, and life-safety systems each have points where the work must remain accessible. Build the inspection calendar into the trade schedule instead of treating it as a final administrative step.

When a project qualifies for a narrow minor-work exemption, keep a written explanation of why it qualifies and confirm that related zoning, utility, fire, energy, or environmental rules do not create a separate approval requirement.

Closeout file

Keep the approved plan set, inspection approvals, correction responses, contractor license verification, final certificate, and any occupancy release together. A clean record protects the owner, builder, lender, insurer, and future buyer.