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Nevada Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of Nevada. To change to another state, click on the map to the right.
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Notes Concerning Nevada Building Codes
• 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 2006 | Office of the State Fire Marshal, (775) 684-7500 and online |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 | Office of the State Fire Marshal, (775) 684-7500 and online |
| Plumbing Code | UPC 2006 | Office of the State Fire Marshal, (775) 684-7500 and online |
| Mechanical Code | UMC 2006 | Office of the State Fire Marshal, (775) 684-7500 and online |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2008 | No amendments |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2006 | 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 | Gustavo Nunez, P.E. Manager State Public Works Board Phone: (775) 684-4141 Fax: (775) 684-4142 |
| Plumbing | Gustavo Nunez, P.E. Manager State Public Works Board Phone: (775) 684-4141 Fax: (775) 684-4142 |
| Mechanical | Gustavo Nunez, P.E. Manager State Public Works Board Phone: (775) 684-4141 Fax: (775) 684-4142 |
| Electrical | Gustavo Nunez, P.E. Manager State Public Works Board Phone: (775) 684-4141 Fax: (775) 684-4142 |
| Accessibility | Gustavo Nunez, P.E. Manager State Public Works Board Phone: (775) 684-4141 Fax: (775) 684-4142 |
| Plan Review | Gustavo Nunez, P.E. Manager State Public Works Board Phone: (775) 684-4141 Fax: (775) 684-4142 |
| 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 Building Code Website