Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
The city of Las Vegas, NV has adopted the following codes:
- The International Building Code, 2018 edition. Clark County, NV Muni. Code § 22-05-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 22-05-30.
- The International Residential Code, 2018 edition. Clark County, NV Muni. Code § 22-05-10 (adopted) with amendments at § 22-05-30.
Helpful resources for Las Vegas, Nevada include the following.
Residential Building Code
Nevada has yet to adopt a statewide residential code. Local laws will control.See PLRB,
Nevada Building Codes for more information on state level codes.
Las Vegas adopted the 2018 IRC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.
You can find a copy of the model code here.
You can find information about amendments to the model code
here.
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2018 IRC(Las Vegas, NV 16.04.010 - Building code, standards, supplement adopted.)
...(C)
The publication entitled the "International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family
Dwellings, 2018 Edition" (also known as the "International Residential Code, 2018
Edition"), as modified herein, including all chapters and Appendices, except as otherwise...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Las Vegas ? No
Citation: https://files.clarkcountynv.gov/clarknv/Building%20&%20Fire%20Prevention/Codes/2018_IRC_Amendments.pdf?t=1687304050303&t=1687304050303
Comments:
Ice barriers are generally not required except in areas where there is "a history of ice forming."
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Commercial Building Code
Las Vegas adopted a code that is yet to be identified .Please contact PLRB if you would like us to research this for you.
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2018 IBC with Nevada amendments(Las Vegas, NV 16.04.010 - Building code, standards, supplement adopted.)
...(C)
The publication entitled the "International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family
Dwellings, 2018 Edition" (also known as the "International Residential Code, 2018
Edition"), as modified herein, including all chapters and Appendices, except as otherwise...