Nevada Building Codes
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of Nevada.
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Additional Resources
• Nevada's building codes are mandatory minimum requirements for all buildings unless otherwise indicated.. Local jurisdictions may amend the codes to make them more stringent or adopt more stringent codes.
Nevada Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2003 | Office of the State Fire Marshal, (775) 684-7500 and online |
| Structural Code | IBC 2003 | Office of the State Fire Marshal, (775) 684-7500 and online |
| Plumbing Code | UPC 2003 | Office of the State Fire Marshal, (775) 684-7500 and online |
| Mechanical Code | UMC 2003 | Office of the State Fire Marshal, (775) 684-7500 and online |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2002 | No amendments |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2003 | Office of the State Fire Marshal, (775) 684-7500 and online |
| Accessibility Code | ADAAG (Nevada Revised Statutes, Title 28, Chapter 338.180) | Nevada Public Works Board, (775) 684-4141 |
 | Applies to public buildings and facilities, state-owned buildings and public schools | |
| Gas Code | None | N/A |
Nevada Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Structural | Jason Cosby Plans Chief, P.E. Phone: (775) 684-7531 Fax: (775) 684-7518 |
| Plumbing | State Public Works Board Phone: (775) 684-4141 Fax: (775) 684-4142 |
| Mechanical | Jason Cosby Plans Chief, P.E. Phone: (775) 684-7531 Fax: (775) 684-7518 |
| Electrical | State Public Works Board Phone: (775) 684-4141 Fax: (775) 684-4142 |
| Accessibility | State Public Works Board Phone: (775) 684-4141 Fax: (775) 684-4142 |
| Plan Review | Jason Cosby Plans Chief, P.E. Phone: (775) 684-7531 Fax: (775) 684-7518 |
| Energy | Energy Office, Dept. of Business & Industry Phone: (775) 687-9700 Fax: (775) 687-7914 |
| Fire Marshal | State Fire Marshal' Office Phone: (775) 684-7500 Fax: (775) 684-7507 |
Nevada Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Nevada:
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