Reno, NV Building Safety: Childcare Center Rules (2026)

(a)Compliance with technical codes. All child care facilities must comply with all applicable sections of the currently adopted Uniform Building Code, National Electrical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Fire Code, Life Safety Code, environmental health and zoning codes. Where there is a difference between the state and local code, the more stringent will apply.(b)Submittal of building plans to county welfare department. Whenever applying for a building permit for construction of or additions or alterations to, or remodeling of a child care facility, a draft copy of the building plans shall be submitted to the county welfare department for review.(c)Inspections. At the time of original application, the child care facility shall be inspected and approved by the fire department and the building and safety department having jurisdiction. Thereafter and at least annually, the designated department will inspect the child care facility to insure that applicable fire and safety standards are being met and maintained. The department may request a fire inspection at any time it deems appropriate.(d)Use of ground floor only for children; exception. Only the ground floor of any building of a child care facility shall be used by children unless a specific exception is granted by the fire marshal, the director of building and safety and the director of social services. (Ord. No. 3818, 6-12-89)