Idaho Code § 39-4119: LIVE virtual re-inspections.

(1) Except as otherwise provided for in this section, the division and local governments shall be authorized to perform live virtual re-inspections at their discretion.

(2) When conducting a live virtual re-inspection pursuant to this section, the division or a local government shall, with respect to each re-inspection, verify the address or physical location of such re-inspection. Such verification may be made by showing the physical address or other identifying features of the location where the live virtual re-inspection is taking place.

(3) Neither the division nor local governments shall use live virtual re-inspections for structural inspections on buildings that are three (3) stories or greater.

(4) For purposes of this section:

(a) "Live virtual inspection" means a form of visual inspection that uses real time visual or electronic aids to allow an inspector who is enforcing a building code to perform an inspection without having to be physically present at the job site during the inspection.

(b) "Live virtual re-inspection" means a live virtual inspection performed following a previous inspection by an inspector who was physically present at the location subject to such re-inspection.