PERMITS & INSPECTIONS

FIRE CODE NOTICE: 

Effective January 1, 2021, the Middleton Rural Fire District & Star Fire Protection District will be adopting the 2018 International Fire Code.

Thank you for choosing to build within the Middleton/Star Fire District.  We look forward to working with you during the construction process. 

Please note that all residential structures will require water supply within our fire district based on the 2018 Internal Fire Code. 

Commercial and multi-family buildings being constructed within the Middleton/ Star Rural Fire District require review and permits issued by the Fire Code Offical  

Please note all fees will apply.

Open burning of the following is permitted only under the provisions set below and after notifying the Middleton/Star Fire Fire Districts: 

1. Fires used to keep irrigation ditches and fencerows clear of plant and weed growth.  
2. Fires used to dispose of or reduce dry vegetative waste materials, such as but not limited to, tree branches, gardening waste, weeds, or other dry vegetation, where mulching or other types of disposal are impractical.  
3. Fires shall be ignited and attended between the hours of one-half (1/2) hour before sunrise and extinguished no later than one-half (1/2) hour after sunset.
4. Daily Air Quality Index allows for outdoor burning

NOTICE: Applications are due May 24, 2021 by 5:00 pm 

The application provided above is for Temporary Stands and Storage of Nonaerial Common Fireworks as per  Idaho Code Title 39 Chapter 26 and Middleton/Star City Codes. Temporary Stand is within the Middleton/Star City limits additional permitting is required by the City.  

Middleton City (208) 585-3133            City of Star (208) 286-7247

THE DISCHARGE OF NONAERIAL COMMON FIREWORKS IS PROHIBITED WITHIN THE MIDDLETON/STAR FIRE DISTRICTS 

The Middleton/Star Fire Districts require all commercial buildings have a Knox Box Rapid Entry System.  We have been working with local businesses to bring all buildings up to code.  

If your building does not currently have a Knox Box you can click the button below to online. 

For a complete list of available Knox, options click on the file center to view the information page. 

The Middleton and Star Fire District provides a verify of initial and annual inspections. To schedule, an inspection contact our Fire Code Offical at (208) 585-6650 or email permits@starfirerescue.org 

• Life Safety Inspection for Licensing
• Mobile Food Preparation Vehicle Inspections 
• Daycare Inspections