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County staff flag conflict with fire district over hydrant requirement that could halt permitted construction
Summary
Kootenai County building staff told commissioners they face a potential stop‑work order from the fire district after the district required fire hydrants be installed and flowing before any vertical construction, a requirement staff said differs from prior practice.
County building and planning staff told commissioners on Aug. 28 they are handling an emerging conflict with the local fire authority that could stop inspections and in‑progress construction on a permitted house.
Community Development Director David Callahan and Building Official Chris Garland described the issue: building permits and inspections were issued and a foundation was set under the county's process, but Kootenai County Fire Rescue (KCFR) informed staff that, under the fire code, hydrants must be installed, tested and flowing before any vertical construction (framing) begins. The…
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