Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Helpful resources for Washoe County, Nevada include the following.

• PLRB, Ordinance and Law Coverage Discussion for Nevada

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.

Washoe County 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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See Muni. Code(Washoe County, NV 100.101.2.3 - International Residential Code.)

...The provisions of the International Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above-grade in height...

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Commercial Building Code

Washoe County 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(Washoe County, NV [100.1] - [Legislative history of Washoe County Building Code.])

...No. 1508, Ordinance No. 1329. An ordinance amending the Washoe County Code by adding thereto provisions creating building permit valuations under the international residential code, by increasing fees for building, grading, solar, and pool permits, increasing fees for related inspections and licenses, adding plan review fees, modifying...